Silicon Valley Journals 
Mining company Core Scientific has announced its successful emergence from Chapter 11 bankruptcy after a U.S. court confirmed its reorganization plan. The confirmation of the plan is seen as a significant milestone for the company, and Core Scientific is now poised to exit bankruptcy proceedings. Core Scientific CEO Adam Sullivan expressed optimism about the company’s … Read more
In response to ongoing challenges in resolving issues impacting Google Ads accounts, Google has reportedly laid off hundreds of staff members, complicating the problem resolution process for advertisers. The reduction in support staff has led to difficulties for marketers in getting timely assistance for their Ads accounts. Advertisers have been facing support-related issues, and the … Read more
Thomson Reuters has bolstered its position in the insurance and reinsurance sector through the acquisition of World Business Media, a London-based business-to-business (B2B) company. World Business Media focuses on delivering content and insights tailored to the insurance industry, with a portfolio that includes The Insurer, ESG Insurer, Program Manager, and E&S Insurer. The acquisition is … Read more
Sphera, a global leader in Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) solutions, has announced its acquisition of SupplyShift, a company specializing in supply chain sustainability and responsible sourcing. The strategic move aims to enhance Sphera’s scope 3 emission tracking capabilities by leveraging SupplyShift’s extensive network of over 100,000 suppliers. SupplyShift’s platform enables quick engagement and information … Read more
Hillman Solutions Corp., a prominent provider of hardware products and merchandising solutions, has successfully acquired Koch Industries Inc., a premier provider and merchandiser specializing in rope, twine, chain, wire rope, and related hardware products. This strategic move marks Hillman’s foray into a new product category, broadening its offerings and enhancing its market position. With the … Read more
Dura Software, a San Antonio, Texas-based private holding company, has once again expanded its portfolio with the recent acquisition of Invosys, a renowned telecom services provider based in the United Kingdom. This marks Dura Software’s 17th acquisition, highlighting its strategic approach of acquiring “hyperniche” software products. The move follows closely on the heels of Dura … Read more
Forta, an AI healthcare startup has raised $55 million in a Series A funding round led by Insight Partners, with participation from Exor Ventures, Alumni Ventures, and founders of prominent companies such as 23&Me, Curative, Forward, and Warby Parker. Forta focuses on improving access to quality care by leveraging AI, including large language models (LLMs), … Read more
Fullcast, a revenue operations (RevOps) platform co-founded by former Microsoft Office 365 and Salesforce executives Dharmesh Singh and Bala Balabaskaran, has secured $34 million in a seed funding round led by Epic Ventures. The platform enables companies to manage and track the performance of revenue-generating teams by connecting to existing software, such as customer relationship … Read more
Boston-based real estate private equity firm Rockpoint has achieved a significant milestone by securing $5.1 billion in aggregate equity capital commitments during its recent fundraising cycle. This includes the final close of Rockpoint Real Estate Fund VII, which amassed $2.7 billion in total equity capital. Additionally, the fundraising efforts encompassed $2.4 billion in commitments, featuring … Read more
Lightship, the first all-electric RV (recreational vehicle) company in the United States, has successfully secured $34 million in a Series B financing round. Co-led by Obvious Ventures and Prelude Ventures, the funding round included participation from Allegis Capital, THOR Industries, TechNexus Venture Collaborative, Congruent Ventures, HyperGuap, and Alumni Ventures. The capital raised in this funding … Read more