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Sam Altman is “transitioning” to the role of chairman of Y Combinator.
Mike Erwin and “Whurley” (more formally known as William Hurley) have formed Ecliptic Capital with plans to invest in the local tech scene.
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Founded in Europe in 2013, Blueground formally launched in the U.S. last summer.
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Founded by former Techstars Managing Director John Fein, Firebrand is adamantly focused on startups located outside of the coasts and more...
Pantheon raised $40 million in a Series D, a rare round for the WebOps space.
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