It was reported recently by Axios that SoftBank will invest up to $1 billion in Miami-based parking startup, ParkJockey. How ParkJockey May Fit With SoftBank's Larger Vision While not much has been officially announced about the deal yet, low-end…
While November did not see the monstrous rounds of funding so common over the summer, it nevertheless remained strong for NYC startup funding. Below are five of the larger rounds of NYC startup funding over the course of November…
After becoming the fastest company to reach a $1 billion valuation Bird scooters has now opted to allow entrepreneurs to purchase scooters outright in order to operate their own fleet. Bird Scooters Adopt the Uber Model Much the same…
Squarespace is the New York City-based startup that allows clients to easily build their own beautiful websites. Founded in 2003, Squarespace has now grown into one of the hottest startups in NYC. Squarespace Started in a College Dorm Room…
Bill Gross is the founder and CEO of the business incubator, Idealab. In a recent conversation in Vancouver, Mr. Gross shared his findings on what factors matter most for startup success. The Power Startups To begin with, Mr. Gross…
One of the largest obstacles facing Americans today is student loan debt. In 2011, four Stanford Business School classmates set-out to address this issue. Their solution was SoFi: an online personal finance company specializing in student loan refinancing, mortgages,…
Nikola, the hydrogen-based trucking company, announced yesterday it had closed a $210 million round of Series C funding. According to reports, the round was closed at a $1.1 billion valuation. Nikola's Healthy Pre-orders According to the company announcement, the…
For anyone who wants to eat healthy while maintaining a busy lifestyle the problem is always where to find time to prepare healthy meals. For those facing this dilemma, Kettlebell Kitchens is a great solution. Now, the New York…
While October saw a drop-off from September's massive rounds of funding, there was no shortage of actually capital raised. Below are five of the largest rounds of funding closed by New York City-base startups over the course of October…
According to recent reports, Indonesian ride-share company Go-Jek has raised a new $1.2 billion round of corporate funding. This round comes on the heels of a $1.5 billion Series E raised by the company in February of this same…