Investment app Stash raises $37.5M Series D round; sets sights on banking
Though financial investment app Stash already serves more than five million subscribers, this tech company is setting its sights on an even bigger goal: banking. After closing a Series D round of $37.5 million, led by Union Square Ventures, the fintech firm announced plans to test new banking features, as well as a host of new tools to keep you money-savvy at all times. [Press Release]
Study shows Facebook may officially be favored more so by older generations
Remember when you but a youngster who gleefully faked your age to sign up for a Facebook account? Alas, kids today have better things to do. Research indicates that less than half of Americans between the ages of 12 and 17 log on to Facebook at least once a month. Meanwhile, the over-50 crowd continues to thrive on the site by finally having a place to share pictures of their new lawnmower. [New York Post]
Brooklyn tech company to host special screening of Black Panther for students
Forget “Fifty Shades,” the movie on everyone’s lips this Valentine’s Day is Marvel’s latest blockbuster: “Black Panther”. Brooklyn-based nonprofit Code & Content Academy is treating students at the East New York Middle School of Excellence to a special screening this coming Saturday. “To know that Code & Content Academy is taking the time to show that they are cheerleaders for the ENYESE team is a testament to their dedication and true community spirit,” said the school’s principal, Janet Huger. [BK Reader]
With $12M Series B round, Adikteev plans NYC expansion
Since its inception in 2012, French mobile marketing firm Adikteev has served as host of luxurious European clients including LVMH and MontBlanc. Now, with a $12 million Series B round secured, the tech company is looking East, to NYC specifically, where it will expand its newly-opened office space. [Press Release]
New Vimeo feature allows simultaneous uploading and live streaming to Facebook, YouTube and more
This week, Vimeo announced an exciting new tool for content creators: the ability to use Vimeo to live stream and/or upload video to Facebook, YouTube, Twitch and Periscope simultaneously; cutting down on extensive uploading times and maximizing a creator’s reach. This new tool continues Vimeo’s transition from video-viewing platform to a toolkit for visual creators. [TechCrunch]
