Google Winds Down Domain Registrar Business, Squarespace Acquires Assets
Google has announced the winding down of its domain registrar business, which has been operational for nearly a decade. The decision comes as the tech...
UK Regulator Clears Amazon’s Acquisition of iRobot Corp, Roomba Maker
The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has given the green light to Amazon’s $1.7 billion acquisition of iRobot Corp, the renowned manufacturer of Roomba...
axle energy raises $1.6M in pre-seed funding to help homes save energy
axle energy, a London-based energy flexibility startup, has raised $1.6 million in pre-seed funding. The round was led by Picus Capital with participation from Eka...
Portwest acquires Canadian company IFR Workwear
Mayo-based multinational workwear, safety footwear, and PPE provider Portwest has announced its latest acquisition of Canadian company IFR Workwear, a renowned brand specializing in premium...
Octave raises $52mn Series C to expand behavioral health care services
Octave, a San Francisco-based company that specializes in outcomes-focused behavioral health care, has raised $52 million in Series C funding. The round was led by...
Currys considers options for Greek business Kotsovolos to maximize value
Currys, a leading electrical retailer, has announced its plans to explore strategic options for its Greek business, Kotsovolos. The company believes that Kotsovolos, which also...
Unilever to acquire Yasso Holdings in North America
Unilever plc, a multinational consumer goods company, announced on Thursday that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Yasso Holdings, Inc., a premium frozen...
Liberty Mutual to Sell Western European Operations to Generali
In a move to sharpen its focus on its core markets, Liberty Mutual Insurance has announced the sale of its personal and small business operations...
Alibaba Expands E-Commerce Empire to Europe with Tmall Launch
Paris, France: In a major move that marks an escalation of its international endeavors, Alibaba, the Chinese tech giant, announced on Thursday its plans to...
Chicago-Based Fintech Startup Paro Secures $25 Million in Series C Funding
Chicago-based fintech startup Paro, which provides access to on-demand finance and accounting expertise, has secured $25 million in Series C funding. The round was led...
EU lawmakers vote to regulate AI
European Union lawmakers have voted to regulate the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the region. The draft law, known as the AI Act, would...
China cuts key lending rate to boost slowing economy
China’s central bank lowered its key medium-term lending rates on Thursday, in a much anticipated move as the economy’s post-Covid recovery continues to lose momentum....