2U set to acquire non-profit edX for deal north of $600M – TechCrunch

2U set to acquire non-profit edX for deal north of $600M – TechCrunch

2U, a SaaS platform that helps nonprofits and colleges run online universities, plans to acquire all of Harvard’s assets and MIT-founded edX for a $ 600 million deal, according to multiple sources. 2U did not immediately respond to requests for comment and it is unclear if this is a pure cash transaction. The deal gives … Read more

Stripe closes $600M round at a $95B valuation – TechCrunch

Stripe closes $600M round at a $95B valuation – TechCrunch

After reports that Stripe raised even more money, the payment giant has now confirmed the details. The company closed an additional $ 600 million on a $ 95 billion worth. Stripe said it will use the funds to expand its business in Europe with a focus on its European headquarters and strengthen its global payments … Read more