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Published on April 10, 2025

Gilt Groupe close to $250M acquisition

Gilt Groupe, the NYC-based online fashion retailer is close to being acquired by the owners of Sak’s Fifth Avenue and Lord & Taylor. The Canadian parent company of the department stores, Hudson’s Bay Co., is expected to pay about $250 million for Gilt according to Wall Street Journal sources.

Updated on April 10, 2025

17 NYC fitness startups helping us stay healthy

Want to transform your body from the beer-chugging, television watching machine you've trained it to be into something a bit more beach friendly. Here are 17 New York-based startups happy to help you along.

Ellen Glover Ellen Glover
Updated on April 10, 2025

Wagmo Raises $12.5M Series A Amid Pet Wellness Boom

As pet wellness continues to become more of a priority for owners, Wagmo plans to use this fresh funding to develop new product features, form new partnerships and scale its team. The company is now hiring across its HR and marketing departments. 

Ellen Glover Ellen Glover
Updated on April 10, 2025

RapidSOS Raises $85M to Bring Life-Saving Data to First Responders Globally

Amid an unprecedented year, RapidSOS’s platform helped first responders attend to more than 150 million emergencies in the U.S. Now, the company plans to scale globally and is hiring for dozens of tech positions at its NYC HQ.

Ashley Bowden Ashley Bowden
Updated on April 10, 2025

Nate Secured $38M, Claroty Raised $140M, and More NYC Tech News

These Big Apple companies are making growth-oriented moves with last week’s funding. Read more to find out how these tech startups are breaking new ground. This is the Built In NYC weekly refresh.

Updated on April 10, 2025

From office dogs to ugly dolls: An inside look at 3 of NYC's coolest tech offices

JUNE 2017: Space matters. A cool office setting can foster productivity and inspire creative energy — not to mention, it’s extra motivation to come into work every day. These three companies understand the appeal of a swanky workspace and make sure their digs are always up to par.

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