HR and payroll software company Paylocity has agreed to acquire corporate spend startup Airbase for $ 325 million, the companies announced Wednesday. The deal is subject to regulatory approval and is expected to close in the first or second quarter of Paylocity’s fiscal year, which would be sometime in the next 30 to 60 days. […]
Acquiring AI talent wholesale
Welcome to Startups Weekly — your weekly recap of everything you can’t miss from the world of startups. This week we are looking at acquisitions of small startups, two new unicorns, wearable AI devices, and VCs who are supporting Kamala Harris. Let’s get into it. Most interesting startup stories from the week Image Credits: Bloomberg […]
Stephen A. Smith has epic reaction to Knicks acquiring Mikal Bridges from Nets
Count Stephen A. Smith as a fan of the New York Knicks landing Mikal Bridges in a blockbuster trade. The Knicks swung a deal with the Brooklyn Nets on Tuesday, reportedly sending forward Bojan Bogdanovic, five first-round picks, a pick swap, and a second-rounder for the 3-and-D swingman. Smith reacted with excitement on X/Twitter, yelling, […]
Cubs Reportedly Interested In Acquiring Blue Jays Superstar This Summer
The Chicago Cubs haven’t had as much success as they hoped so far this season but that doesn’t mean things can’t turn around. Chicago currently is in third place in the National League Central with a 32-34 record. While this is the case, the Cubs currently are tied for a National League Wild Card spot. […]
Yahoo is acquiring Instagram co-founders’ AI-powered news startup Artifact
Yahoo is acquiring Artifact, the AI-powered news app from Instagram’s co-founders Kevin Systrom and Mike Krieger, the company announced on Tuesday. The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Artifact will no longer operate as a standalone app, and its AI-powered personalization technology will be integrated across Yahoo, including the Yahoo News app in […]