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500 Global, an early-stage venture fund and seed accelerator firm, in partnership with Georgia’s Innovation and Technology Agency (GITA), and Bank of Georgia, announced the sixth batch of 500 Global Accelerator Program in Eurasia, based in Georgia.

Powered by Nielsen’s Streaming Content Ratings service, which provides audience insights for programs and episodes across streaming platforms, SAG-AFTRA will have an objective source of domestic viewership data for original streaming programming

This is the first acquisition the firm has made since Barkley and OKRP merged in March of this year, creating BarkleyOKRP, a “big indie” that sparks with consumers and drives outsized results for clients.

The Brand's Reclaim the Flame investments have driven strong early results, including record average U.S. Franchisee profitability in 2023.

PitchBook, the premier data provider for the private and public equity markets has released The Global VC Ecosystem Dashboard that ranks the world’s top startup cities.

To set its sights on the forefront of innovation, South Korean-based SK Networks has founded an AI lab, 'PhnyX Lab' in Silicon Valley.

Digital Turbine, in collaboration with Qrious Insight, released a groundbreaking report series on social media advertising performance in light of the rising tide of mobile game playing.

Entravision Communications Corporation announced the launch of Fuego 106.7 FM, marking a significant milestone in the realm of radio broadcasting in Phoenix.

Dripos, a comprehensive software platform built specifically for coffee shops, has announced its $11 million Series A funding round.

Kizik, the industry pioneer in hands-free footwear innovation, has announced a strategic partnership with Unify Brand Partnerships.

Superintelligent, a platform that teaches anyone to use artificial intelligence (AI) for work and fun through practical videos and hands-on tutorials, has announced its public launch, alongside a $2 million pre-seed funding round from Learn Capital.

Future Back Ventures (FBV), a Bain & Company-backed venture fund focused on investing in early-growth startups founded or led by Bain alumni, announced it has closed on its first five investments.

Toyota Ventures, the early-stage venture capital arm of Toyota, announced two $150 million funds to expand its investments in startups developing disruptive technologies and business models at the forefront of innovation.

Guesty, the property management software platform for the short-term rental (STR) and hospitality industry, announced a $130 million Series F funding round led by leading global investment firm KKR.

GigaStar, a startup bringing creators and Investors together, is launching $1 million YouTube Creator Fund to help accelerate the journey of YouTubers.

Maniv, a global venture capital firm based in Tel Aviv and NYC, announced the closing of its third fund, a $140 million vehicle to invest in seed and Series A stage startups that brings the firm’s assets under management to nearly $320 million.

Eirene, Canada's first and only online funeral services provider, has launched operations in the U.S. after raising $4.1 million in seed funding.

Lockchain.ai, the AI-powered Blockchain Risk Management platform, has announced its official launch from stealth to bring automated risk management solutions to traders, investors, and fund managers in the blockchain ecosystem.

Telness Tech, the Stockholm-based full automation software company for the telecommunications industry, has secured €5 million in bridge-funding in the midst of a rapid international expansion, swapping operational founder roles and gearing up for new market entries.

For years, the online babysitting industry has been dominated by major platforms that do not allow high school-aged babysitters to register on their sites.

Plug and Play Alberta has announced 72 startups for the fifth cohort of industry-specific digital health, sustainability, food & beverage, and sector agnostic (AI) startup accelerator programs.