CommonBond Launches Student Loans for Current Undergraduate and Graduate Students
This week, CommonBond launched student loans for undergraduate and graduate students. This launch makes CommonBond the first and only company in the country to offer a full suite of student loan solutions, including loans for current students, refinance loans for graduates, and employer student loan benefits for employees. [Press Release]
McDonald’s to expand food delivery with UberEats
McDonald’s is set to expand its UberEats food delivery service by the end of June. The fast food chain has been testing delivery via the UberEats app at 200 restaurants in Florida since late last year, but now, local McDonald’s restaurants will prepare mails for delivery through Uber. [NY Business Journal]
FanDuel launches Mixup, a new take on daily fantasy sports for casual fans
This week, FanDuel launched a new product called FanDuel Mixup, which aims to make daily fantasy sports more appealing to casual users. The new game style is like an abridged version of daily fantasy sports, designed to make it easier for beginners and casual players. [TechCrunch]
Token raises $2.5 million
This week, the startup that aims to help give the perfect gift raised $2.5 million. Token launched out of the Human Ventures startup studio, taking on the challenge of gift-giving using AI. [TechCrunch]
WeWork launches the Services Store
As WeWork continues to iterate on providing a premier office experience, the company launched a ‘Services Store’ this week. While WeWork has traditionally sold office space, the store will sell office tools, giving WeWork members easy access to a broad suite of enterprise services, such as Slack, Hive, InVision and Box. [TechCrunch]
App that gives shoppers free Uber, Lyft rides expands to New York City
This week, Seattle-based app Validated launched in New York, allowing shops and restaurants to pay for their customer’s Lyft and Uber rides. The company launched last year as a way for retailers to pay for a customer’s transportation as a way to show appreciation, drive sales and increase brand loyalty. [NY Business Journal]
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