Wagepoint makes first acquisition, purchasing Timesheet Mobile
Wagepoint to launch “Wagepoint 2.0” by 2022 with enhanced features.
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Unbounce acquires US-based marketing tech startup LeadsRx
The deal marks Unbounce’s third acquisition to date.
Vendasta makes second acquisition after dashed IPO plans, venture round
The company chose a $119.5 million venture round over an IPO in May.
S|W: The SaaS Weekly – Clio claims Clearco’s CFO
Plus: Software stocks get punched in the face (again).
Wishpond acquires SMS marketing firm Winback.chat for $700,000
Wishpond has now made two asset acquisitions from AtlasMind
In preparation for IPO, Clio nabs Clearco CFO
Clearco also lost a co-founder as another becomes interim CFO.
Proposify lays off 25 employees as it fails to hit growth targets
CEO insists Proposify is still a thriving startup.
Assent Compliance Canada’s newest unicorn after $446.5 million CAD raise
Funds will go toward European expansion, more staff.
Xero to acquire Calgary’s TaxCycle in $75 million CAD deal to expand Canadian presence
Xero called the deal “an important step forward” in its commitment to Canada.
CDPQ invests $100 million CAD in AppDirect channel partner program
Through AppDirect Capital, the startup aims to help tech advisors using its platform grow.
S|W: The SaaS Weekly – TealBook takes the reins
Plus: Reddit files confidentially to go public.
Traction Guest acquired by US growth equity firm PSG
Traction Guest was one of Traction on Demand’s first incubated products.
LifeSpeak acquires Torchlight to expand digital education to caregivers
LifeSpeak claims this is the company’s largest acquisition to date.
Armed with $1.2 million, Eva plans to bring ride-sharing, delivery software to new markets
Eva claims to offer “the first ride-share and delivery platform built on blockchain.”
Rockport Networks raises $61.9 million CAD, appoints Marc Sultzbaugh as co-CEO
Rockport’s tech is being used by a supercomputer at the University of Texas.