Eden Health raised $25M Series B. This latest funding round places the telemedicine startup’s valuation close to $100 million. The cash will be used to expand Eden’s partnerships with commercial real estate firms through virtual and in-person consultations. [Forbes]
Skillshare lands $66M amid ‘unprecedented’ growth. The online learning startup hosts classes covering everything from photography to business analytics and has seen a surge in usage this year. The round brings the company’s total funding raised to more than $116 million and will be used to grow its product and engineering departments, as well as expand internationally. [Built In NYC]
Clyde partners with tech insurance provider Asurion, launches new capability. The insurtech company has launched a new claims administration capability and teamed up with Asurion to deliver “instant, easy and scalable protection programs” to businesses large and small. [BusinessWire]
Simplebet launches in the United States. The startup’s proprietary technology allows users to bet on virtually any moment of any professional baseball, basketball or football game. Simplebet says it will launch its first slate of products within the year, with a set of “revolutionary” betting products coming just in time for the World Series in October. [Built In NYC]
Codecademy partners with NYC and New York State. Inspired by the digital divide highlighted by the pandemic, the popular online education platform will provide computer science training to thousands of New Yorkers. [Press Release]
NYC tech companies land on the Inc. 5000. This year’s Inc. 5000 list dropped earlier this week, and more than 330 NYC companies made the cut. All told, total revenue across all industries came out to more than $13 billion. Ocrolus was the highest-ranking NYC tech company, ranking 30th nationally. [Built In NYC]
Vindex to invest $300M in esports gaming arenas. The esports investment holding company was founded by the same guys who launched Major League Gaming back in 2002. Vindex acquired United Kingdom-based Gaming Arenas last week and says it plans to spend $300 million to build esports centers for amateur and casual gamers all over the world. [VentureBeat]
