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Built In Chicago’s 50 Startups to Watch in 2019
February 5, 2019 — Joibit makes connected sensors that help users keep track of their loved ones, whether they’re children, aging parents or pets. The small, water- and tamper-proof devices boast a battery life of around two weeks, and the company puts a serious emphas
PartySlate Scores $3M to Make Your Shindigs More Spectacular
January 23, 2019 — PartySlate, a Chicago tech company that gives consumers inspiration for their upcoming shindigs — and connects them with event professionals that can help make it happen — announced this week that it has raised a $3 million...
The Minte Experiences Major Growth of Luxury Housekeeping Service in Multi-Family Industry
January 17, 2019 — The Minte, the premier on-demand housekeeping service, announced today that it offers service to over 35,000 apartments across Chicago and Washington D.C. through exclusive partnerships with luxury apartments and condos.
This GENIUS New Tech Product Is For Parents Worried About Ever Losing Their Kids
January 13, 2019 — "Parents like to keep their kids close in public crowded places, and Jiobit is an extra precaution and peace of mind for them," Lindsay Slutzky, CMO of Jiobit, told POPSUGAR. But the use goes far beyond just finding peace of mind in crowded places.
Popular Pays Extends Series B To $6.6 Million, Adds Audible Co-Founder Ed Lau As Board Observer
December 18, 2018 — Popular Pays, the software company that helps marketers collaborate with social content creators, raised an additional $1.1 million in series B financing. The new investment comes from ICCP SBI Venture Partners and brings the total amount...
XDD Acquires Leading AI Automation Software Company, Esquify
December 5, 2018 — Xact Data Discovery (XDD), a leading international provider of eDiscovery, data management and managed review services for law firms and corporations, announces the acquisition of Esquify, a cutting-edge software company that provides powerful AI...
Luxury Garage Sale features top designer products at deep discounts
December 5, 2018 — Luxury Garage Sale is a consignment company that finds top designer brands and brings them to you for less. It was the brainchild of co-founders Brielle Buchberg and Lindsay Segal who started the site...
Jiobit raises $6.5M to grow its team and product portfolio
November 19, 2018 — The wearables company that makes a device for parents to keep track of their children — there’s also a Jiobit for pets — has raised $6.5 million in new funding. NETGEAR — yes, the company that made your router — provided funding, as did...
Netgear has invested in a kid-tracking tech startup, Jiobit
November 19, 2018 — Netgear, probably best known for its consumer routers and modems, was part of a group that invested $6.5 million in Jiobit, a company that makes GPS trackers that can be put on children's clothes. Overall, Jiobit has raised $11 million...
Take your Events to the Next Level with PartySlate
November 14, 2018 — PartySlate CEO Julie Novack joins Scott in-studio at WGN Radio to talk about how events should be more than just having a bunch of people in a room. Your event should have a clear purpose and objective, not just free food and drink. Each event is...