April 27, 2018
CultureCrush breaks out of the swipe right box
Most dating apps are aimed at a general population, but people of color and immigrants are rarely well-represented. CultureCrush wants to fix that. This app, created by a…
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April 27, 2018
Battle royale smash-hit Fortnite’s next move could be super
Fortnite Battle Royale has transcended your average video game to become somewhat of a cultural phenomenon. In fact, the third-person shooter saw a peak 3.4 million concurrent players…
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DocuSign closes up 38% and Smartsheet 30% in their debuts on Nasdaq and NYSE
It was a big day for enterprise tech IPOs, which have been on a roll in 2018. Today, not one but two enterprise tech companies, DocuSign and Smartsheet,…
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Aloe Bud is the adorable self-care app you’ve been waiting for
The buzz or chime of a push notification on your phone is, at best, a distraction, and at worst, a source of stress and anxiety. A new app…
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Meet the first four startups in the MetaProp Bridge international accelerator
Real estate-focused MetaProp NYC has been adding new programs on top of its core accelerator. The latest: The MetaProp Bridge at Columbia University. It’s an international accelerator designed…
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Nintendo is releasing a mobile RPG this summer
The maker of Shadowverse and Granblue Fantasy is teaming up with Nintendo for a new mobile RPG. Called Dragalia Lost, the Japanese-style action RPG will be a free-to-play…
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Microsoft makes managing and updating Windows 10 easier for its business users
With the Windows 10 April 2018 Update, Microsoft is launching a number of new features for its desktop operating system today. Most of those apply to all users,…
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Maverick, a social network for young women, launches with $2.7M in funding
While Bumble BFF and Hey! Vina help adult women find new friends, there isn’t a social network dedicated to young women. But Brooke Chaffin and Catherine Connors are…
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DocuSign raises $629 million after pricing IPO
DocuSign priced its IPO Thursday evening at $29 per share, netting the company $629 million. It was a better price than the e-signature company had been expecting. The…
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Square is acquiring website builder Weebly for $365M
Square just announced that it’s reached an agreement to acquire Weebly for $365 million in cash and stock. While Square is best known for its payment software and…
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