Victory employees together with Crestview Partners acquired the asset management firm for US $246 million.
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Blucora signs US$180 mln acquistion deal with Monoprice
Online marketing company Blucora agreed to purchase Monoprice for US$180 million in cash. Blucora Inc. announced earlier today that it has signed the deal to acquire California-based Monoprice, a successful online-based electronics and accessories provider.
Google new Wi-Fi provider for Starbucks
Google replaced AT&T and is now the new Wi-Fi provider for Starbucks. Google announced Wednesday that Starbucks will be their newest business partner. Over the coming 18 months, Google will be busy replacing AT&T's Wi-Fi offerings in all of Starbucks stores.
Leading storage solutions maker SanDisk invests in 3D gesture technology
SanDisk invests in Israel-based Pebbles Interfaces as part of its bid to provide assistance to startup companies.
Samsung's screens for Apple's iPad mini
According to a Wall Street Journal report, Apple will be sourcing high resolution screens from competitor Samsung.
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H-D Advanced Manufacturing acquired Canada-based iMech for an undisclosed amount. For an undisclosed sum, H-D Advanced Manufacturing Co bought Innovative Mechanical Solutions Ltd and Leading Edge Heat Treatment.
Synack, provider of a security-based crowdsourcing platform, gets US $1.5 million after the close of its seed stage funding.
Amazon Kindle Fire HD will be launching this coming fall. New versions of the Kindle Fire and Kindle Fire HD will likely be launched in the coming months, according to reports.
Biopharmaceutical company Dicerna Pharma acquires US $60 million funding after the close of its third round financing.
In the battle of the app stores, Google Play won for Q2 2013. In the battle of the app stores, Google Play beats iOS App Store, for now. Here are details of the quarter 2 of 2013 round, according to App Annie Index: In terms of app downloads, Google Play wins.
MedImpact Healthcare Systems said it will acquire Apex Affinity in the third quarter of this year. MedImpact Healthcare Systems Inc revealed its plans to acquire Apex Affinity.
Media reports of Facebook becoming "uncool" for teens was not true. There were media reports saying that teens were deserting Facebook. Teens were Facebook's very first market.
SIPX Inc raised USD 4 million in its Series B funding round led by Mohr Davidow Ventures. In an oversubscribed Series B funding round led by Mohr Davidow Ventures, SIPX Inc raised USD 4 million for its growth plans.
Google's app strategy to beat Apple seemed to be working now and held potential to stll work in the long-term.
