RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK – Plenty of startup news filled the headlines last week on WRAL TechWire.
Here’s a quick recap of news published on TechWire from Dec. 7–13.
New groups for entrepreneurs join growing Triangle Startup Guide lineup
Looking for startup capital? New list links you to nearly 40 VC firms in Triangle
Phononic to expand electronics manufacturing overseas, pledges to keep biz in Durham
Uber sells autonomous vehicle group to startup, also invests $400M as part of deal
New name (Kevel), new cash ($11 million) for emerging Durham adtech firm Adzerk
Teaching Startup: A new series for entrepreneurs launches at TechWire
Investors pour nearly $90M into Durham venture capital firm SJF Ventures
https://wraltechwire.com/2020/12/09/an-ipo-with-plenty-of-pop-doordash-shares-surge-78-on-opening-day/
Wilmington’s Next Glass is showing a growing taste for deals, making another buy
Triangle Cleantech Cluster recognizes nine winners for innovation awards
War on cancer: Duke spinout pursues revolutionary treatment using polio vaccine
17 groups across state to share nearly $1.5M in grants from NC IDEA Foundation
Pendo expanding global footprint with new offices in Japan, Australia
https://wraltechwire.com/2020/12/10/airbnb-going-public-with-a-value-of-47b-but-is-it-a-long-term-investment-success/
Sprout Pharmaceuticals maker of female “Viagra,” sells options and securities in debt round