Month: February 2020
Created to help employees figure out health benefits, HealthJoy raises $30 million
HealthJoy, a platform designed to make it easier for employees to use their healthcare benefits, has raised $30 million in Series C funding led by Health Velocity Capital. Returning investors also participated, including U.S. Venture Partners, Chicago Ventures, Epic Ventures, Brandon Cruz and Clint Jones. This brings HealthJoy’s total funding…
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Microsoft launches 100X100X100 program to help Indian B2B SaaS startups
As Indian startups begin to make inroads in the world of SaaS, Microsoft has taken notice. The American tech giant today launched 100X100X100, a program aimed at business-to-business SaaS startups. Microsoft said Monday that 100X100X100 will bring together 100 companies and 100 early and growth startups. Each committed company will…
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Sokowatch raises $14M to digitize Africa’s informal B2B supply-chain
Kenya based B2B e-commerce startup Sokowatch has raised $14 million in Series A funding toward its mission of revamping supply-chain markets for Africa’s informal retailers. From Nairobi, the company has created a platform that connects merchants directly to local and multinational suppliers — such as Unilever and Proctor and Gamble…
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This is the cheapest unlimited global data roaming package
The advent of data roaming agreements across various mobile networks (e.g. Three in the UK) has made dedicated data roaming packages less relevant for the infrequent traveller. However, business users will appreciate what Knowroaming has to offer. The company is serving up a 72-hours global unlimited data package for a…
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The new Motorola Razr has officially been delayed in Australia due to coronavirus
Motorola’s revived Razr flip phone was already pushed back from a January launch in Australia to February 24 (today), but now, customers are being told to expect to wait until “Mid to end of March” before orders start shipping. Although not explicitly named, Motorola’s official statement (below) refers to the…
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Google officially warns Huawei device owners not to sideload its apps
As the global fallout surrounding the US government’s Huawei ban continues, Google has published an article warning users of the inherent dangers of sideloading its apps and services on the Chinese manufacturer’s devices. The search giant says it has “continued to receive a number of questions about new Huawei devices…
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