Otonomo raises $12 million to make data from connected cars useful

connected-car Even if self-driving cars aren’t part of our daily lives yet, vehicles are becoming internet-connected at a rapid pace. Gartner predicts that one-fifth of all autos on the road, and a great majority of new vehicles being produced worldwide, will have wireless network connectivity by 2020. Yet, few organizations have access to use the data generated by these vehicles today. That’s… Read More Continue reading Otonomo raises $12 million to make data from connected cars useful

Classy raises $30 million to help nonprofits raise donations, make a greater impact

 A San Diego startup called Classy has raised $30 million for software-as-a-service that helps nonprofits raise donations online, and keep supporters engaged in a good cause for the long run. Specifically, Classy helps 501c3 or other nonprofit org… Continue reading Classy raises $30 million to help nonprofits raise donations, make a greater impact

Classy raises $30 million to help nonprofits raise donations, make a greater impact

 A San Diego startup called Classy has raised $30 million for software-as-a-service that helps nonprofits raise donations online, and keep supporters engaged in a good cause for the long run. Specifically, Classy helps 501c3 or other nonprofit org… Continue reading Classy raises $30 million to help nonprofits raise donations, make a greater impact

Companies expect IP theft to rise in the next year, according to a new survey from Deloitte

IPtheft Intellectual property theft may not be discussed as much as data breaches that see customers’ credit card and other personally identifiable information stolen by hackers.But online theft of IP is a growing concern in tech, according to a new survey by Deloitte, Cyberattackers and Your Intellectual Property. That concern is even higher within the automotive industry, where 64% think it… Read More Continue reading Companies expect IP theft to rise in the next year, according to a new survey from Deloitte

HYPR raises $3 million to keep hackers from getting their hands on your fingerprints

Fingerprint If your account gets hacked these days, the first thing you’ll do typically is reset your password, maybe beef up your security settings, and proceed to use the account or app again. But what if hackers get their hands on your fingerprint, iris or other biometric data? You can’t just change your fingerprints or eyes on a whim. That’s where a New York City startup called… Read More Continue reading HYPR raises $3 million to keep hackers from getting their hands on your fingerprints

Securly raises $4 million to put guard rails on the internet for K-12 students

schoolbus Thanks to the Childrens’ Internet Protection Act, schools in the U.S. that provide internet access to their students must also generally use web filtering systems that block them from accessing obscene or harmful content online. The law, enacted originally in 2000 and updated in 2011, left school districts’ IT departments scrambling to adapt enterprise solutions that were built… Read More Continue reading Securly raises $4 million to put guard rails on the internet for K-12 students

Hangar raises $6.5 million to give companies all the drone data they want without having to fly themselves

Drones and pilots legally permitted to fly them are here in spades. So American businesses are scrambling to figure out how to use drones to gain a competitive advantage. Recent examples saw Travelers Insurance using drones to inspect properties after … Continue reading Hangar raises $6.5 million to give companies all the drone data they want without having to fly themselves

Noodle Partners raises $4 million to help colleges deliver degrees online

graduates Noodle Partners Inc., a new education venture from the founder of The Princeton Review and 2U Inc., John Katzman, has raised $4 million in venture funding to help colleges and universities deliver high-quality certificate and degree programs online. Philadelphia-based Osage Venture Partners led the investment in Noodle Partners and was joined by New Markets Venture Partners, 500 Startups… Read More Continue reading Noodle Partners raises $4 million to help colleges deliver degrees online

DroneDeploy launches a directory for professional drone operators

 DroneDeploy wants businesses to be able to find a drone services provider as easily as anyone can find a place to eat dinner today, anywhere in the world. So today, the unveiled a new, free Drone Mapping Directory. Take, for example, a real estat… Continue reading DroneDeploy launches a directory for professional drone operators

Facebook, Twitter cut off data access for Geofeedia, a social media surveillance startup

Geofeedia is used by police to monitor activists on social networks. According to a new study published today from the American Civil Liberties Union, major social networks including Twitter, Facebook and Instagram have recently provided user data access to Geofeedia, the location-based, social media surveillance system used by government offices, private security firms, marketers and others.
As TechCrunch previously reported, Geofeedia is one of a bevy of… Read More Continue reading Facebook, Twitter cut off data access for Geofeedia, a social media surveillance startup