Mitch Kapor

Lirvana Labs Raises $5.3M to Bolster its Flagship Yeti Confetti™ Kids App, An AI Learning Platform for Children

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Thursday, April 4, 2024
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MENLO PARK, Calif., April 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Lirvana Labs, creator of the Yeti Confetti Kids app which provides an AI-powered personalized learning companion for preschool to elementary grade children, today announced it has raised $5.3M in early-stage financing led by Kapor Capital III, Transcend Capital Partners II, and Chingona Ventures. Lirvana Labs will use this funding to expand its flagship product, Yeti Confetti Kids app, focusing on how large language models (LLMs) and generative AI capabilities can be harnessed to deliver personalized learning opportunities for globally diverse environments. Lirvana Labs will also use the funds to pursue efficacy studies with leading research institutions plus further its partnerships with pilot schools and non-governmental organizations (NGOs).

Key Points: 
  • Lirvana Labs will use this funding to expand its flagship product, Yeti Confetti Kids app, focusing on how large language models (LLMs) and generative AI capabilities can be harnessed to deliver personalized learning opportunities for globally diverse environments.
  • Since the COVID-19 pandemic, online learning has become integral to every child's education as schools and parents embrace technology's evolving role.
  • Lirvana Labs' Yeti Confetti Kids harnesses AI and cognitive research to act as a versatile educational companion, while also empowering parents and teachers with actionable insights into each child's cognitive, social and emotional development.
  • To learn more about Lirvana Labs and Yeti Confetti Kids, please visit yeticonfettikids.com .

eddii, a gamified diabetes app, is now available in sixteen states across the United States

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023
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NEW YORK, Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- eddii, a new diabetes management interface that gamifies real-time glucose data, is pleased to announce its launch in the states of Iowa, South Dakota, North Dakota, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, and Missouri. By launching in these additional states, eddii plans to increase access to diabetes care for families living in rural areas of the country.

Key Points: 
  • By launching in these additional states, eddii plans to increase access to diabetes care for families living in rural areas of the country.
  • eddii is focusing on supporting children living with diabetes and their families, with plans to expand into the adult market very soon.
  • Earlier this year, eddii also launched in the states of Oklahoma, Texas, Nebraska, Louisiana, Arkansas, and Kansas, with more state releases on the horizon.
  • "We strive to serve families in all parts of the United States who would like easier access to diabetes care.

eddii, a gamified diabetes app, has now launched in the states of Arkansas, Louisiana, Nebraska, and Kansas

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Monday, November 13, 2023
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LITTLE ROCK, Ark., Nov. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- eddii, a new diabetes management interface that gamifies real-time glucose data, is pleased to announce its launch in the states of Arkansas, Louisiana, Nebraska and Kansas, as it proceeds with its plans to expand nationwide.

Key Points: 
  • By launching in these select states in the South and Midwest of the United States, eddii plans to increase access to diabetes care for families living in rural areas of the country.
  • eddii is focusing on children living with diabetes and their families, with plans to expand into the adult market very soon.
  • With eddii, children and their families take managing diabetes to a different level, motivating them to stick to healthy routines.
  • That way, parents can have a reliable interface at the tip of their hands to manage their child's diabetes."

The Computer Science for All Summit to be Held This Week in Oakland, California

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Tuesday, October 24, 2023
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OAKLAND, Calif., Oct. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The seventh annual CSforALL Summit will be hosted  in Oakland, California at the Scottish Rite Center, with the local partner Kapor Center. With hundreds of organizations joining from over 30 states from across the nation, the STEM education development organization, CSforALL, is excited for the three-day conference to be held October 25, 2023-October 27, 2023. The Summit will be focused on highlighting strategies for achieving equity, removing barriers to access, and building meaningful engagement for all students to have access and opportunities to computer science education.

Key Points: 
  • OAKLAND, Calif., Oct. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The seventh annual CSforALL Summit will be hosted  in Oakland, California at the Scottish Rite Center, with the local partner Kapor Center .
  • The Summit will be focused on highlighting strategies for achieving equity, removing barriers to access, and building meaningful engagement for all students to have access and opportunities to computer science education.
  • "This week the CSforALL community will come together and celebrate progress to the shared goal of computer science education for all students.
  • Additionally, multiple organizations state-wide and nationally will announce new and innovative computer science education commitments to unlock CS education access and opportunities for students.

eddii, a gamified diabetes management app, is now live in Texas

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Thursday, October 19, 2023
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DALLAS, Oct. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- eddii, a new diabetes management interface that gamifies real-time glucose data, is pleased to announce its launch in the state of Texas, as it proceeds with its plans to expand nationwide.

Key Points: 
  • "There are more than 21,000 children living with diabetes in the state of Texas, one of the largest populations of children with diabetes in the US.
  • eddii is focusing on children living with diabetes and their families, with plans to expand into the adult market very soon.
  • "There are more than 21,000 children living with diabetes in the state of Texas, one of the largest populations of children with diabetes in the US.
  • With eddii, children and their families take managing diabetes to a different level, motivating them to stick to healthy routines.

eddii, a gamified diabetes management app, launches in Oklahoma

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Wednesday, September 20, 2023
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TULSA, Okla., Sept. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- eddii, a new diabetes management interface that gamifies real-time glucose data, is pleased to announce its launch in the state of Oklahoma, with plans to expand its program nationwide later this year.

Key Points: 
  • "We are thrilled to be bringing people in the state of Oklahoma a new way to manage type-1 diabetes (T1D)," said Farhaneh Ahmadi, PhD, eddii's CEO.
  • eddii is focusing on children living with diabetes and their families, with plans to expand into the adult market very soon.
  • "We are thrilled to be bringing people in the state of Oklahoma a new way to manage type-1 diabetes (T1D)," said Farhaneh Ahmadi, PhD, eddii's CEO.
  • "The T1D community and families in Oklahoma have enthusiastically supported eddii throughout, sharing their experiences and participating in the development of eddii.

UpLift Raises $10.7M in Series A Funding to Advance Access to High Quality Psychotherapy and Psychiatry

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Thursday, July 20, 2023
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Founded in 2020, UpLift is a technology-driven, omnichannel behavioral health provider enabling whole person, value-based care through the integration of mental and physical health.

Key Points: 
  • Founded in 2020, UpLift is a technology-driven, omnichannel behavioral health provider enabling whole person, value-based care through the integration of mental and physical health.
  • UpLift partners with leading national and regional health insurance plans to deliver high-quality, virtual-first psychotherapy and psychiatry.
  • UpLift is playing a critical role in addressing this mental health crisis by providing access to insurance-based behavioral healthcare.
  • UpLift and AmeriHealth D.C. will collaborate to enroll new and existing network providers onto the UpLift platform, forming a high-performance network.

eddii integrates with Dexcom CGMs to Gamify Real-Time Glucose Data

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Wednesday, June 14, 2023
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NEW YORK, June 14, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- eddii, a new diabetes management interface that gamifies real-time glucose data, announced today an integration with Dexcom. Through Dexcom's real-time APIs, Dexcom CGM users can monitor their glucose levels using eddii's rewarding interface that utilizes gamification, education, and witty conversation to help the user manage their diabetes. eddii is focusing on children living with diabetes, with plans to expand into adjacent markets.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, June 14, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- eddii, a new diabetes management interface that gamifies real-time glucose data, announced today an integration with Dexcom.
  • The app integrates users' real-time Dexcom CGM readings, delivering updates on blood glucose levels.
  • Launching later this summer in the United States, the integration allows Dexcom CGM users real-time streaming on the eddii app.
  • "At Dexcom, we are committed to allowing our users to connect their glucose data to multiple apps and devices.

Swing Education Raises $38 Million in Series C Funding

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Thursday, June 1, 2023
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Swing Education , an online marketplace that connects schools and substitute teachers, announced today $38 million in Series C funding.

Key Points: 
  • Swing Education , an online marketplace that connects schools and substitute teachers, announced today $38 million in Series C funding.
  • The funding enables Swing Education to invest in its growth and better address the nation-wide substitute teacher shortage.
  • Swing believes that every classroom deserves a teacher, and every student deserves to learn without disruption.
  • “We’re thrilled to have Apax Partners and Reach Capital as strategic investors,” said Mike Teng, CEO of Swing Education.

Greenwood Acquires Kinly, A Mobile Banking Platform, to Bring Together Two of The Largest Black-Owned Fintechs

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Tuesday, May 2, 2023
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“Kinly has always shared in our commitment to building a more transparent banking experience for Black Americans,” said Ryan Glover, CEO and co-founder of Greenwood.

Key Points: 
  • “Kinly has always shared in our commitment to building a more transparent banking experience for Black Americans,” said Ryan Glover, CEO and co-founder of Greenwood.
  • “The acquisition of Kinly represents a massive milestone for Greenwood as we continue in our shared effort to elevate financial tools available for our community.
  • The company also launched Elevate, a premium lifestyle product designed exclusively for Greenwood members, unlocking unique cultural and lifestyle experiences.
  • We welcome Donald and Kinly to the Greenwood family.”
    To learn more about Greenwood, visit: gogreenwood.com