Startups
Philly’s Biggest Venture Capital Deals of 2015
Whether they’re startups or well-established in their fields, companies of many shapes, sizes and categories were on the hunt for venture capital funding in 2015 — […]
The Hive, a Co-Working Space for Women, is Closing
The Hive, which billed itself as a “chic co-working space for the self-made female entrepreneur to learn, network and thrive,” will soon close its doors. […]
Benjamin’s Desk Expands in Center City, Old City
Popular co-working space Benjamin’s Desk is expanding. At its newest outpost at the Curtis Center in Old City, Benjamin’s Desk signed on for an additional […]
Comcast Launching Startup Summit in Six Cities
Forget Silicon Valley and New York, game-changing innovations in technology come from all over the country — from blue-collar towns like Philadelphia and Detroit to the […]
Mark Cuban Is Dead Wrong On Powerball Advice
Mark Cuban is obviously a smart guy. You don’t go from teaching disco dancing to a net worth of $3 billion by making stupid fiscal decisions. That […]
DreamIt was Second-Most Active Health Care Investor in 2015
Whether it’s a mouthpiece that detects concussions, pill bottles that blink when it’s time for patients to take medicines or wearables that track diseases, health care […]
Baby Boomers, Not Techie Millennials, Most Likely to Start Businesses
Our perception of life after 65 has changed drastically in the last 30 years, with only 14 percent of baby boomers viewing retirement as a time […]
This Startup Wades Through Public Data to Give Real Estate Investors An Edge
Matt Einheber ran a title insurance agency for 10 years and knows that finding public-record data often means sorting through a “sea of information that’s very […]
Two Philly-Area Tech Firms Raise $8.25 Million Combined
Just days apart, two local tech firms raised a combined $8.25 million in separate deals. Here’s a breakdown: Agilence: $6 million Agilence is based in Mount […]
Nine Philadelphians Make Forbes 30 Under 30
Forbes magazine has released its 30 Under 30 list for 2016 and nine young Philadelphians were recognized — from a Little League pitcher who captured the nation’s hearts to an […]
Nutter Aide Lands Gig With Philly Tech Startup
With the Michael Nutter administration officially coming to a close on Monday, one of his top aids has landed a new gig. Luke Butler served as […]
Meet the Woman CEO Standing Tall in Philly’s Male-Heavy Tech Industry
Lucinda Duncalfe can’t help but stand out from the crowd. It’s not because she’s a former University of Pennsylvania basketball player who stands six-foot-one. Nor […]
How Philly Can Be the Capital of Gender Equality in Tech
If you’ve been watching certain aspects of the news over the last 18 months that aren’t focused on the Pope coming to Philadelphia, the race […]
Why Philly’s Dropping Rents Are Great for Retaining Talented Millennials
Although Philadelphia is going through an obvious real estate boom, with cranes in the air throughout downtown and luxury homes sprouting up in previously unlikely neighborhoods, it’s […]
Confidence Is Key to Raising Startup Cash, Say Philly Entrepreneurs
Speaking at Founder Factory (a daylong conference of local entrepreneurs presented by Philly Startup Leaders) yesterday, three Philly entrepreneurs shared their successes — and failures — in […]