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Numeric Raises $10 Million to Transform Accounting with AI

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星期二, 五月 7, 2024

"AI has created an opportunity to rethink accounting workflows and to build a new generation of truly intelligent software", states Parker Gilbert, CEO and Co-Founder of Numeric.

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  • "AI has created an opportunity to rethink accounting workflows and to build a new generation of truly intelligent software", states Parker Gilbert, CEO and Co-Founder of Numeric.
  • "We believe Numeric is setting a new standard for what technology can achieve in accounting.
  • With an aggressive pace of progress integrating AI and rapid growth with new customers, Numeric is quickly becoming an indispensable tool for the modern accounting team.
  • Recognizing the potential of AI to transform accounting, Gilbert and co-founders Anthony Alvernaz and Andrew Bihl, set out to build the platform Gilbert had longed for in previous finance roles.

Upwork Premieres New Partner Program to Expand Ecosystem of Companies Transforming How We Work

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星期三, 四月 17, 2024

Initially, Upwork Partners encompasses three main partnership models:

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  • Initially, Upwork Partners encompasses three main partnership models:
    Upwork Partner Experts.
  • The first example of this partnership model was launched through OpenAI Experts on Upwork in mid-2023, and Upwork has since forged similar agreements with GoDaddy, BigCommerce, Constant Contact and others.
  • Partner Offers result in straightforward discounts on Upwork services, available directly within partners’ platform environments, apps or customer experiences.
  • To learn more or to become an Upwork Partner, visit: www.upwork.com/partners .

beehiiv raises $33M Series B for newsletter and email platform      

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星期二, 四月 30, 2024

beehiiv Inc., a next-generation email newsletter platform, today is announcing its $33M Series B led by NEA and participating investors including Sapphire Sport.

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  • beehiiv Inc., a next-generation email newsletter platform, today is announcing its $33M Series B led by NEA and participating investors including Sapphire Sport.
  • Since launching in 2021, beehiiv has seen rapid adoption, with current monthly revenue exceeding $1M, and over 1 billion emails dispatched monthly.
  • The funding will be allocated towards bolstering the engineering and support teams to improve the overall capabilities and user experience of the platform.
  • We’re thrilled to partner with them to establish beehiiv as the leading email platform for creators and advertisers alike.”

Figure Technology Solutions Names Michael Tannenbaum as Chief Executive Officer

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星期二, 四月 23, 2024

Figure Technology Solutions (“Figure”), provider of a disruptive and scaled technology platform built to enhance efficiency and transparency in financial services, today announced the appointment of Michael Tannenbaum as Chief Executive Officer and a member of the Board of Directors, effective immediately.

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  • Figure Technology Solutions (“Figure”), provider of a disruptive and scaled technology platform built to enhance efficiency and transparency in financial services, today announced the appointment of Michael Tannenbaum as Chief Executive Officer and a member of the Board of Directors, effective immediately.
  • In conjunction with the appointment, Mike Cagney, Co-Founder and previous Chief Executive Officer of Figure, has assumed the role of Executive Chairman.
  • Mr. Tannenbaum is a seasoned finance executive with over 15 years of experience in financial technology and financial services.
  • Mr. Tannenbaum also served as Chief Financial Officer and Chief Business Officer during his nearly seven years at Brex, and currently serves on the company’s board of directors.

United States International Remittance Business Report 2024: Surge in Tech Layoffs to Dampen Market Growth in the Short Term - Forecast to 2028 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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星期五, 四月 12, 2024

United States international inbound remittance market has increased at 1.7% during 2023 to reach US$ 7.30 billion in 2024.

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  • United States international inbound remittance market has increased at 1.7% during 2023 to reach US$ 7.30 billion in 2024.
  • This report provides a comprehensive analysis of the international inbound and outbound remittance market in United States.
  • The weaker job markets, coupled with tech layoffs, are expected to impact the growth of the remittance market in the United States.
  • Actionable Insights for Businesses and Investors: The report provides data centric analysis for businesses and investors operating in the United States remittance market.

Sublime Security Raises $20M Series A Led by Index Ventures to Redefine Email Security

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星期三, 四月 24, 2024

WASHINGTON, April 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Sublime Security, the AI-powered, programmable email security platform, announced today that it has raised $20 million in Series A funding, led by Index Ventures with participation from previous investors Decibel Partners and Slow Ventures. Cybersecurity visionary and Crowdstrike Co-founder & former CTO Dmitri Alperovitch is also joining the investment round and Board of Directors. The added funding will be used to further invest in the platform and improve the customer experience. In a rapidly evolving threat landscape, email remains a top security concern for businesses. Sublime gives security teams the ability to detect and prevent these attacks with out-of-the-box protection and unprecedented visibility into their cloud email environments, with additional controls for customized detections, attack surface reduction, threat hunting, and more.

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  • Investment accelerates commitment to securing cloud email environments with advanced protection, visibility, and control
    WASHINGTON, April 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Sublime Security , the AI-powered, programmable email security platform, announced today that it has raised $20 million in Series A funding, led by Index Ventures with participation from previous investors Decibel Partners and Slow Ventures.
  • In a rapidly evolving threat landscape, email remains a top security concern for businesses.
  • Email security has traditionally been driven by vendors that offer black box, one-size-fits-all solutions.
  • "Sublime is pioneering a bottoms-up, security practitioner-led approach that promotes community-driven collaboration, and given the massive market opportunity for email security, we are excited to see Sublime continue its trajectory of hyper-growth."

Fortune Names New Editorial Leadership and Advisory Board for Brainstorm Tech Franchise Ahead of 2024 Summit in Park City, Utah, July 15 - 17

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星期二, 四月 2, 2024

NEW YORK, April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Fortune Media announced Andrew Nusca as the new Editorial Director of its Brainstorm Tech franchise, the 23-year-old flagship event where the top technology and media leaders, operators, entrepreneurs, innovators, and influencers assemble for a dynamic exchange of ideas. Fortune also created a new advisory board for Brainstorm Tech – its BrainTRUST – to help power this year's summit in Park City, Utah, July 15 to 17.

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  • Fortune also created a new advisory board for Brainstorm Tech – its BrainTRUST – to help power this year's summit in Park City, Utah, July 15 to 17.
  • Maryam Banikarim, Managing Director, Fortune Live Media, responsible for the Brainstorm Tech global franchise, said: "We are thrilled to welcome Andrew back to Fortune.
  • Early confirmed sponsors for Brainstorm Tech 2024 include KPMG and the New York Stock Exchange, both returning as sponsors of the annual summit.
  • For more dates and information on the Brainstorm Tech 2024 summit: Fortune Brainstorm Tech 2024 .

Mission North Wins Fast Company's "Most Innovative Company" Award

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星期二, 三月 19, 2024

NEW YORK, March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Mission North, a strategic communications agency for the companies shaping our future, was included on Fast Company's 2024 list of the Most Innovative Companies, published today. Ranked #3, the list recognizes only 10 agencies within this category that are fostering innovation and transforming society. A benefit corporation, Mission North was recognized for addressing economic, environmental and societal issues through its impactful work with clients, communities, and within the communications industry.

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  • NEW YORK, March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Mission North , a strategic communications agency for the companies shaping our future, was included on Fast Company's 2024 list of the Most Innovative Companies, published today.
  • A benefit corporation, Mission North was recognized for addressing economic, environmental and societal issues through its impactful work with clients, communities, and within the communications industry.
  • Mission North continues to grow and expand as many of the world's most innovative companies turn to it for help navigating these historic levels of change.
  • Mission North has continually worked to improve diversity, belonging and equity within the company and the broader public relations industry.

KBRA Assigns Preliminary Ratings to Brex Commercial Charge Card Master Trust, Series 2024-1

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星期四, 三月 7, 2024

KBRA assigns preliminary ratings to two classes (three tranches) of notes that will be issued from Brex Commercial Charge Card Master Trust, Series 2024-1 (“Brex 2024-1”), a corporate charge card asset backed securities transaction issued out of the Brex Commercial ChargeCard Master Trust (“Master Trust”).

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  • KBRA assigns preliminary ratings to two classes (three tranches) of notes that will be issued from Brex Commercial Charge Card Master Trust, Series 2024-1 (“Brex 2024-1”), a corporate charge card asset backed securities transaction issued out of the Brex Commercial ChargeCard Master Trust (“Master Trust”).
  • The ratings reflect the initial credit enhancement levels of 25.77% for the Class A-1 notes and 4.42% for the Class B notes.
  • Brex 2024-1, represents the Company’s fourth series issued out of the Master Trust.
  • The Brex 2024-1 Notes are collateralized by a pool of non-revolving corporate charge card accounts, and receivables created from those accounts in the Master Trust, for which the Series 2024-1 Notes are allocated a percentage interest.

Seattle-based Startup Statsig Takes Over San Francisco, Painting the Town Blue, Green, and Creating a Data-driven Scene

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星期一, 一月 29, 2024

With its advanced feature flagging tools, automated A/B testing, and integrated product analytics, Statsig is democratizing access to world-class product development tools.

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  • With its advanced feature flagging tools, automated A/B testing, and integrated product analytics, Statsig is democratizing access to world-class product development tools.
  • With its latest brand takeover in the heart of San Francisco, Statsig is hard to miss—and it’s a company that shouldn’t be.
  • With customers like Atlassian, Notion, OfferUp, WhatNot, and over 3,000 self-service customers, Statsig helps tech companies of all sizes build a culture of experimentation.
  • Statsig democratizes experimentation, an essential aspect of reducing development risk, and previously only accessible to big tech companies.