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Newspaper Companies Invest Another $9M In Local Deal Startup Wanderful Media

Wanderful Media has raised another $9 million from the long list of media companies that were already backing the startup and its local deal service Find&Save.

The announcement comes after the relaunch of Find&Save last month.

Brightpearl Raises $8 Million Series B For Its Cloud Software To Help Retailers Manage Sales Across Multiple Channels

In what is effectively a follow-on round, Brightpearl, the cloud software provider for multichannel retailers, has raised $8 million in Series B funding from previous backers Eden Ventures and Notion Capital.

With A Media-Rich Platform To Stand Out From The Messaging Pack, MessageMe Hits 5M Users In 2.5 Months [Interview]

Last week we reported that MessageMe, one of the latest messaging apps to hit the smartphone market, had picked up a $10 million Series A round of funding, and today, the company is officially confirming the news, along with some more details on how it's been doing in the 2,5 months since it launche

3 Mindbending Ways Apple Dodged $13.8B In Taxes

Kudos to Apple's finance lawyers, who are the Cirque Du Soleil of legal contortionism.

On the eve of live testimony from CEO Tim Cook, CFO Peter Oppenheimer and Phillip Bullock, head of Apple's tax operations, a scathing congressional investigation of Apple's tax dodging strategy reveals ho

New U.K. Edtech Entity To Spend Up To $77M Acquiring European E-Learning Firms Over Next 18 Months To Build Regional Giant

Expect a swathe of consolidation in the European e-learning sector in the coming months.

Edxus Group, a new London-based corporate operating edtech company, is planning to plough in million ($64-$77m) over the next 18 months to develop and acquire European e-learning businesses and build o

Science-Backed Ecommerce Recommendation Startup Uncovet Raises $1.3M

Uncovet, a startup that wants to be the recommendation engine for indie designer clothing and accessories, has raised $1,3 million from Javelin Venture Partners, Siemer Ventures, and L.A. angel investor Paige Craig.

Can We Say Crowdfunding Bubble? U.K. Charity Launches Directory To Help Navigate Nation's 30+ Local Platforms

How many crowdfunding platforms is evidence of a crowdfunding bubble? Well, when an organisation feels the need to launch a directory to list and detail all of the options in a single market it's perhaps a sign that exuberance for crowdsourced financing is running a little high. Nesta, a U.K.

ConsultingMD Lands $10M From Venrock To Bring Speedy Referrals And Second Opinions Online

When it comes to diagnoses and the possibility of undergoing serious medical procedures, we want second opinions (and trustworthy referrals) whenever we can get them.

Opera's WebKit-Based Android Browser Exits Beta To Battle Apps For Users' Attention

Browser maker Opera's first WebKit browser has exited beta. The full launch for the browser previously code-named Ice adds a few addition minor updates to the meaty feature-set demoed at the Mobile World Congress tradeshow back in February.

Scopely Boosts New Zealand Studio Rocket Jump's Mini Golf Matchup To Over 10M Downloads In A Month

Game developer Rocket Jump had already proved its mettle with the hit Major Mayhem. But the company's location in Wellington, New Zealand meant its team often felt isolated from the resources they needed to build an even bigger hit.