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Spotify to buy Megaphone, which offers technology for podcast publishers and advertisers seeking targeted slots on podcasts
The company said Tuesday it signed an agreement to acquire advertising technology company Megaphone in a $235 million deal. The companies declined to say whether the deal was cash, st...
Nov 20, 2020
Reasons why your online startup is failing
Have you ever wondered why your online startup is failing? Despite all the efforts and capital you have put in, you never seem to generate enough profit or retain your customers.
Nov 20, 2020
Railsbank, which aims to be a “utility” on which other companies can build financial services, raises a cool $37 million
London-based fintech Railsbank, a member of Lhoft, announced on Thursday that it has raised $37 million, including from Luxembourg-based MiddleGame Ventures. Heading for America!
Nov 20, 2020Finutive, the startup that helps more than 300 startups manage their finances digitally
One of the great challenges that every company has to know how to face in order to make businesses prosper is to correctly manage the world of accounting. Thanks to a good management ...
Nov 20, 2020
EU files antitrust charges against Amazon
European Union regulators filed antitrust charges against Amazon, accusing the e-commerce giant of using data to gain an unfair advantage over vendors using its platform.
Nov 20, 2020
Amazon Restricts How Rival Device Makers Buy Ads
As initially reported by the WSJ, Amazon will be mitigating the competition against their own devices like door bells and smart speaker being sold on their platform. This comes at a t...
Nov 20, 2020Airkit, a low-code customer engagement service for DTC businesses, comes out of stealth with $28M in funding
Airkit is a “low-code” development platform designed to enhance customer engagement. Their business model is to charge users on a subscription-based model, in which the subscribor has...
Nov 20, 2020Adobe says it will acquire Workfront, maker of employee collaboration and project management software for marketers, for $1.5B
Adobe has just announced that it is acquiring a start-up marketing workflow management solution for $1.5 billion. Bloomberg first reported the sale would be happening earlier today.
Nov 20, 2020
Fireblocks, a service that ensures secure movement of blockchain-based digital assets, raises $30M
Fireblocks, a digital asset security company with offices in New York and Tel Aviv, claims to have launched a multi-part secure computing (MPC) algorithm that drives digital asset tra...
Nov 19, 2020Federal Investigators Are Preparing to Bring Antitrust Charges Against Facebook for Buying Rivals Instagram and Whatsapp
US authorities file antitrust lawsuits against Facebook. The company will be challenged, says The Washington Post, over the acquisition of two rivals, WhatsApp and Instagram.
Nov 19, 2020