A Kids Company About lands $7 million Series A
Kids. They grow up so fast. And apparently, so do companies focused on kids. Like this Portland startup which has outgrown its original moniker and now has a new name. Meet A Kids Company About… More
Rose City Games releases Garden Story
Jealous of all of your friends who picked up a new gardening hobby during the pandemic? Well, turn that frown upside down, because now you can become a green thumb as well. Or at least a purple one. Meet the latest offering from Rose City Games, Garden Story… More
Hubb acquired by Intrado Digital Media
It’s been an interesting 18 months for event management and virtual event platforms. To say the least. With so many new players and new concepts for how we can meet, it makes sense that we’d see some consolidation in the market. And that has had a positive impact on a local startup. Vancouver, Washington, startup Hubb has been acquired by Intrado Digital Media… More
“LinkedIn for healthcare” acquires Portland startup Carevoyance
Another exit in the world of healthcare for Portland area startups. This time it’s Carevoyance, which has been acquired by H1… More
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