Silicon Valley Journals 
Verizon, the largest mobile carrier in the U.S., has announced plans to lay off nearly 5,000 employees as part of its ongoing restructuring efforts. The telecom giant expects around 4,800 workers, roughly 4.5% of its workforce, to depart by March 2024. Half of those affected will leave by September, with the remaining employees exiting by … Read more
Managing and sharing URLs efficiently is crucial. Long, cumbersome links can clutter communication, whether you’re sending an email, posting on social media, or sharing content via text messages. URL shorteners provide a streamlined solution by converting lengthy links into concise, easy-to-share versions. Beyond just shortening, these tools often come with features that enhance link functionality, … Read more
Generative AI startup Typeface has made two significant acquisitions, purchasing Treat and Narrato to enhance its suite of enterprise-focused tools. The move comes just over a year after the company secured $165 million in funding at a $1 billion valuation. Typeface announced on Monday that it acquired Treat, a company specializing in AI-powered personalized photo … Read more
Ares Management Corporation announced the final closing of Ares U.S. Real Estate Opportunity Fund IV, raising over $3.3 billion to invest in opportunistic real estate across the U.S. This marks the largest closed-end fundraise in Ares Real Estate’s history, significantly surpassing the $2.2 billion raised for the previous fund. Combined with capital from Ares’ European … Read more
EasyDMARC, a leading email security firm, has raised $20 million in a Series A funding round led by New York-based Radian Capital. This investment positions the Armenia-founded company to scale its operations globally, enhance product offerings, and strengthen its email authentication technology. Founded in 2018, EasyDMARC simplifies the implementation of Domain-based Message Authentication, Reporting, and … Read more
TeamBridge, a rapidly growing workforce operating system (Workforce OS) designed to empower hourly workforces, has raised $28 million in a Series B funding round led by Mayfield, with continued support from existing investors General Catalyst and Abstract Ventures. The funds will accelerate product development, enhance AI capabilities, and scale its enterprise infrastructure. Founded by former … Read more
Wealth.com, the leading platform for end-to-end estate planning, has raised $30 million in a Series A funding round led by GV (formerly Google Ventures), with participation from Citi Ventures, Outpost Ventures, 53 Stations, and Firebolt Ventures. This investment will accelerate Wealth.com’s product innovation and expansion, solidifying its role as the go-to estate planning solution for … Read more
Toronto-based AI startup Aucctus has secured $1.5 million in seed funding to transform how large corporations innovate. Led by Four Cornerstones Capital, this funding will help Aucctus further develop its AI-powered platform that enables employees to generate, validate, and launch innovative ideas quickly. Traditional corporate innovation processes often take months or years and involve hefty … Read more
Two Boxes, a software provider focused on optimizing return logistics for brands and third-party logistics providers (3PLs), has raised $5.3 million in an oversubscribed funding round. Led by Peterson Ventures, the round more than doubled the company’s valuation, with participation from Assembly Ventures and existing backers Vinyl, Range Ventures, and Matchstick Ventures. Unlike many return … Read more
Formo, a German startup specializing in animal-free cheese alternatives, has secured $61 million in a Series B funding round, bringing its total raised to $115.3 million. The funding round was backed by existing investors like Foodlabs, EQT Ventures, Lowercarbon Capital, and new players such as Sazaby League, Seven Ventures, and The Nature Conservancy. Formo uses … Read more