Startup links: the seed slump
Thursdays at Abnormal Returns are all about startup and venture capital links. You can check out last week’s links including a look... CompaniesHow Gumroad went from venture-backed, to lifestyle business, and back. (medium.com)A.....»»
Chapel Hill startup targets seed funding after working to diversify Novavax Covid-19 vaccine trial
A Chapel Hill startup with UNC ties is looking to raise cash to grow its headcount as it aims to help clinical trials become more diverse......»»
Metafy increases seed funding round
The coaching platform startup plans to hire new employees with some of the funding......»»
Duke spin-out raises $7 million to advance gene therapy purification technology
A Durham biotech startup that spun out of Duke University has raised $7 million in seed funding to scale up its purification technology for biotherapeutics. Isolere Bio Inc. announced Wednesday it has raised $7 million in equity from lead inve.....»»
Minnesota-based startup Yardbird makes beautiful outdoor furniture from ocean plastic - it has intercepted more than 100,000 pounds to date
Yardbird is an outdoor furniture startup with an environmental conscience, making stylish and affordably priced pieces from intercepted ocean plastic. If you buy through our links, we may earn money from affiliate partners. Learn more. Yardbi.....»»
This Bay Area startup is linking eager parents-to-be with willing egg donors
The new online egg donor exchange was recently boosted with $1.7 million in seed-stage funding......»»
Vertical farming startup Unfold leases office, lab space in Davis
Vertical farming seed technology startup Unfold has leased an office, laboratory and research and development space in Davis......»»
Madison firm developing lab-grown seafood raises $1.6M in pre-seed round
Cultured Decadence, a Madison startup specializing in cell-cultured seafood products such as lab-grown lobster meat, said it has closed a $1.6 million pre-seed round of funding. The round was led by investors including Bluestein Ventu.....»»
Thursday links: macro predictions
MarketsPenny stock trading is booming. So are penny stock scams. (nytimes.com)What it's like to sell your Tesla ($TSLA) shares way too early. (monevator.com)CryptoBNY Mellon ($BK) is investing in crypto startup Firebloc.....»»
Birmingham startup raises pre-seed round, eyes growth in unique niche
A Birmingham startup that focuses on remote workers, expats and global travelers has raised a pre-seed round and is planning more growth.....»»
Ohio Third Frontier has $101M left after sending $73M to regional seed funds
Rev1 Ventures is launching its largest pre-seed startup investment fund yet after the latest round of funding from Ohio Third Frontier......»»
Aerospace startup Boom Supersonic hires president with links to Alaska Air and Amazon
Boom Supersonic announced Thursday two executives with Seattle ties have joined its ranks. The Denver-based aerospace startup that's valued at more than $1 billion brought on Kathy Savitt as president and chief commercial officer, and Joe Massa.....»»
This jewelry startup takes the stress out of shopping with its customizable wedding rings that start at just $250
You can customize every aspect of your wedding ring at Holden. Choose your style, metal, finish, and even add an engraving inside the ring. When you buy through our links, we .....»»
WTIA unveils newest cohort for seed-stage startup program
The nonprofit has selected 22 Washington-based startups for the six-month program, which is designed to help the companies grow and scale......»»
Popular jewelry startup Mejuri is one of the most affordable places to buy everyday pieces, from solid gold hoops to stacking rings
If you're looking for delicate, affordable fine jewelry you can wear every day, then you should consider Mejuri. When you buy through our links, we may earn money f.....»»
Dallas Diversity Startup Kanarys Wins $3m Seed Round
Kanarys, a startup aiming to help employees and companies build diverse workplaces, has won a $3 million seed funding round, bringing its total backing to $4.6m. The Dallas, Texas-.....»»
DeepSurface Security closes 2020 with wide release of flagship product
The startup emerged from stealth in September with a $1 million seed round. Now its product is widely available to help securities automate vulnerability management......»»
This home paint startup is a millennial haven - it offers highly curated colors and bundles supplies for easy shopping
Backdrop sells paint in a small, curated selection of colors, and pairs them with all the supplies you need. Here's how it works. When you buy through our links, we may earn money from our a.....»»
Startup links: respect and followership
Thursdays at Abnormal Returns are all about startup and venture capital links. You can check out last week’s links inc.....»»
Proptech startup planning fund to seize opportunities during economic slump
Real estate technology startup Cadre is planning to launch a new fund to seize on property-market opportunities that arise from the economic downturn in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic,... To view the full story, click the title link......»»
Startup links: a more resilient future
Thursdays at Abnormal Returns are all about startup and venture capital links. You can check out last week’s links including a look... FintechRobinhood raised a Series E round to help fund overseas expansion. (fortune.....»»