Tech News

In a Deal That ‘Bodes Well’ for Local Investors, Center City’s Sidecar Has Been Acquired by Quartile

December 14, 2021

Performance marketing company Sidecar, a mainstay in the Philly tech scene since its launch nearly a decade ago, has been acquired by New York-based Quartile, the company announced Monday. Five-year-old ad optimization platform Quartile specializes in ecommerce marketplace sellers, and Sidecar CEO Andre Golsorkhi said that the deal — for which details were not disclosed […]

How Can Entrepreneurs Tackle Health Inequities with Tech Solutions?

December 1, 2021

Tennis icon Serena Williams was vocal about her difficulties as a Black woman who experienced a scary childbirth. Track and field star Allyson Felix also spoke out about the life-threatening complications she faced during her pregnancy. While these mothers — both wealthy celebrities — had access to financial resources and support to assist them during […]

WizeHive Combines Forces with Bright Funds to Create Comprehensive Corporate Giving Solution

November 18, 2021

WizeHive, a leading provider of Grants Management software, today announced a merger with Bright Funds, a leading provider of workplace giving and volunteerism solutions. By bringing together two best-of-breed software providers that power corporate philanthropic missions, WizeHive and Bright Funds will deliver a single SaaS solution that meets the full range of corporate giving needs […]

Machine Data and Analytics Company Circonus Raised a $10M Series B, with Plans to Add Philly-Area Execs

November 18, 2021

When Bob Moul took helm of full-stack monitoring and analytics company Circonus in 2019 as its CEO, he was entering the top position at a tech company for the fifth time. He did so because he saw potential in a huge market that had lots of complexity, and the company’s “incredible tech and an amazing […]

Employee Cycle Eyes $2.5M Seed Round After Completing Comcast Accelerator Program

November 15, 2021

Philadelphia human resources tech startup Employee Cycle is raising a $2.5 million seed round after wrapping up its time at the 2021 Comcast NBCUniversal LIFT Labs Accelerator powered by Techstars. Employee Cycle is a human resources startup that takes HR data, analyzes it and presents it on a dashboard. It was one of 11 startups […]

ROAR for Good Just Got its Tech Patented. Here’s What That Means for the Safety Device Company

September 29, 2021

ROAR for Good, maker of a personal safety devices for hospitality and other workers, had a challenging year as it navigated the pandemic’s impact. CEO and cofounder Yasmine Mustafa had pivoted the company from B2B to hospitality right as COVID-19 made it one of the hardest-hit industries of 2020. But she kept her eyes on […]

Morgan Berman is Leaving Milkcrate as CEO to Run a Nonprofit. Here’s Why

September 13, 2021

Since launching locally in December 2019, Life Science Cares Philadelphia (LSC) has become known for connecting life sciences companies to poverty-reducing causes. With its former executive director Pete Wolf retiring, the nonprofit has found a new ED in entrepreneur Morgan Berman. Yes — that’s MilkCrate CEO and outspoken social entrepreneurship advocate Morgan Berman. And yes, […]

Nexteon Technologies Completes First Commercial Aviation Cyberattack Detection Flight Test

August 30, 2021

Nexteon Technologies, Inc., a leader in advanced aviation technologies, announced today that it has completed the first in-flight test simulating a cyberattack on an Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B)-equipped aircraft. During the 30-minute flight, Nexteon’s SecureTrack™ technology was able to successfully detect and characterize the intrusion and generate security alerts. The test was conducted on July […]

Comcast Unveils 2021 LIFT Labs Class, 1 Philadelphia Company Selected

August 20, 2021

Comcast’s LIFT Labs accelerator is back again, with one Philadelphia-area company making the cut this year. The Comcast NBCUniversal LIFT Labs Accelerator, powered by seed accelerator TechStars, is now in its fourth year. The 2021 cohort begins the 12-week program on Monday in a hybrid virtual and in-person format, either from Comcast’s offices in Philadelphia […]

Phenom CEO Mahe Bayireddi Announced as a 2021 EY Entrepreneur Of The Year 2021 in Greater Philadelphia

August 20, 2021

Phenom, the most widely used talent experience platform, today celebrates the leadership of co-founder and CEO Mahe Bayireddi, who was recently named an Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year 2021 Greater Philadelphia Award winner. The Entrepreneur Of The Year Awards program is one of the most preeminent competitive awards for entrepreneurs and leaders of […]