WOC-Led Venture Capital Firm Fearless Fund Backs Data Analytics Platform Streamlytics
– The data platform, which quietly joined Fearless Fund’s portfolio last fall, was founded by technology and diversity pioneer Angela Benton in 2018.
– Streamlytics unifies and protects the troves of data produced by consumers across their digital footprint.
– This investment marks a milestone in Fearless Fund’s efforts to not only support WOC-founded businesses but also close the gap between the minority women who account for 89% of new businesses opened every day and the less than 1 percent of WOC-businesses who receive funding.
Zencastr raises $4.6M as its beta video offering goes live for all
– Zencastr, a podcasting startup, raised $4.6m in funding.
– The round was led by Upfront Ventures and joined by Greycroft, Lerer Hippeau, and others.
– The company plans to use the funding to expand its team and develop new features.