Weekly Refresh: Spotify, Nowsta Launch COVID-19 Relief Funds, and More

Read our latest weekly refresh for trending NYC tech news.

Written by Anna Holmquist
Published on Mar. 30, 2020
Weekly Refresh: Spotify, Nowsta Launch COVID-19 Relief Funds, and More
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Spotify launched COVID-19 Music Relief. The program recommends verified organizations that offer financial relief for musicians. It partnered with MusiCares, PRS Foundation and Help Musicians and will add more partners as time goes on. [The Drum]

Ro offers free virtual coronavirus risk assessment. The telehealth companies helps to facilitate medication delivery and virtual doctor visits. It launched the free tool that tells users whether they are low or high risk for the virus. [Built In NYC]

Nowsta started a worker relief fund. The workforce management platform started a GoFundMe for companies and workers on its platform that have been financially affected by the pandemic. Those affected can submit inquiries for support. [GoFundMe]

iCapital Network raised $146M. The fintech startup created an alternative investment market. Ping An Global Voyager Fund led the investment. [Built In NYC]

Cat Person launched. The direct-to-consumer company for cat owners offers its own line of food, treats and accessories. The startup, which sprouted out of Harry’s Labs, ships anywhere in the continental United States. [Built In NYC]

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