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52 Boston Startups Net $1.5 Billion+ In May

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Boston’s biotech industry raised more than $1.5 billion in venture capital funding in May, BostInno reported. BostInno reported that fundraising for new investments by venture capital and private equity firms was less but still evident. LaunchPad Medical of Lowell received a $2.5

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Tracksmith: Taking DTC Running From Heartbreak Hill To The Global Market

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Boston is home to the world’s “statement race” — the Boston Marathon. you’d be hard-pressed to find a Chowdahead who doesn’t think Boston is the running capital of the world. you’d be hard-pressed to find a Chowdahead who doesn’t think Boston is the running capital of the world.

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Cybersecurity Firm Cybereason Snags Another $200M From SoftBank

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This latest round of funding brings Cybereason’s total amount raised to approximately $400 million, with previous investors including CRV, Spark Capital and Lockheed Martin, according to a press release. Cybereason has announced it has received a series of investments and commitments totaling $200 million by SoftBank Group Corp.

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Caesars Puts Stake In Online Betting Co DraftKings

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“This alliance is the latest initiative by Caesars to capitalize on our database, generate a new revenue stream in a growth market and raise our profile in sports, in part by creating new sports-themed guest experiences at our resorts across the country.” and Australia.

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Why One Startup Is Desperately Seeking Regulation

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Said charter will mean that Circle will face tighter scrutiny but great ease operating on a national scale. Officials at the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), the national bank regulator, told the Boston startup they would weigh its request. Kennedy School of Government.

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The Buyers: Omnichannel Customer’s Impact On Retailers

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Even as consumer expectation rises, a mere 25 percent of retailers are confident that they’re meeting the omnichannel demands of the retail industry, according to Boston Retail Partner research. The ability for retailers to capitalize on omnichannel shoppers seems to not quite be in the optimal spot yet.

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Retailers Team With Providers For eCommerce Payments’ Tear

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Etsy is hardly alone: eCommerce is experiencing year-over-year growth of 14 percent, according to the Payments Powering Platforms Tracker , and merchants looking to capitalize on this rise must accept the preferred payment methods of their customers, which include everything from credit cards to PayPal to Venmo and everything outside and in between.

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