RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK – Plenty of startup news filled the headlines last week (Jan. 4-10) on WRAL TechWire.
Here’s a quick recap of the week’s startup stories:
https://wraltechwire.com/2021/01/10/roku-beefs-up-its-own-content-lineup-with-deal-for-quibi-shows/
Charlotte firm ReKTGlobal cashing in on growing esports popularity
Red Hat makes first buy since IBM acquisition – stress point is security in cloud
Raleigh-based insightsoftware acquires 9-time Inc. 5000 software firm Certent
Fast-growing Triangle software startup Keen Decision Systems raises another $2M
Research Triangle Foundation hires NC A&T exec for strategic engagement role
American Underground turns 10: The evolution to Triangle treasure from trash in a basement
Aiming to help keep women in workforce, Durham female exec’s startup lands investors
Durham biotech Ribometrix lands deal worth as much as $1B for RNA development
Donald Thompson: Top tips for career success in 2021 from global executive coach John Murphy
Testosterone treament advances at Raleigh pharma startup led by former GSK execs
Unbox the Dress sews up a funding deal, opens new HQ as sales surge
New NC fintech raises $2M, aims to expand credit access to underserved communities
https://wraltechwire.com/2021/01/04/healthcare-venture-from-amazon-jpmorgan-berkshire-hathaway-is-shutting-down/
Charlotte unicorn AvidXchange expands fintech footprint by acquiring Florida company
Triangle headliners: 61 events & program deadlines on tap for January
NC headliners: 45 webinars, events & deadlines coming up in Jan.
On the event horizon: 48 upcoming events & deadlines to add to your Feb. calendar
Triangle Startup Guide adds more COVID-19 support, pitch competition & coworking resources
Local meetups roundup: 155 tech and business groups to join in the Triangle
Startup Rewind: Building a new reality, PPP program updates, funding deals to close 2020
