Classically-trained violinist DuMarkus Davis fell in love with music in middle school. But while studying music, he noticed that many of the organizations that offered music lessons didn’t pay a…
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This may not shock you, but a recent survey showed that 46 percent of social media users are “worn out” by political posts and discussions. This exhaustion becomes problematic when…
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Fuel delivery startup FuelFox has closed a $2 million investment after seeing growth of over 600 percent in 14 months. The Birmingham, AL-based company uses custom-designed trucks to deliver fuel…
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On-Demand Truck Rental Startup Raises $9.4M Series A Round For National Expansion
by Muriel Vegaby Muriel VegaOn-demand truck rental company Bungii has closed an oversubscribed Series A round led by co-investment fund KCRise Fund. The funding will be used for the platform’s “aggressive national expansion,” according…
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Kobiton Closes $5.2M Series A to Help Developers Test Mobile Apps
by Muriel Vegaby Muriel VegaCloud-based mobile testing platform Kobiton has closed a $5.2 million Series A funding round. Led by BIP Capital, the round also saw participation from the startup’s seed investors, KMS Technology…
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Task App Chorez Teaches Kids About Earning Money — And Even Takes Out Taxes
by Muriel Vegaby Muriel VegaParents spend day-in and day-out telling the children to do their chores and mark the chart on the fridge when completed. The nagging can certainly get old quickly, but research…
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Techstars Fintech Startup Teaches Teens Financial Literacy By Paying Them
by Muriel Vegaby Muriel VegaAccording to a 2017 survey, only 23 percent of Gen Z participants (anyone currently between the ages of 4 and 24) surveyed said that they talk to their parents frequently…
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This Startup Lets You Send Photos, GIFs and Videos As Redeemable Gift Cards
by Muriel Vegaby Muriel VegaStumped on the best gift for a friend’s birthday? Consumers often go the easy route, choosing a gift card that allows the recipient to purchase anything they like at a…