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

How the Gates Foundation and Seattle nonprofit PATH are helping get oxygen to India

How the Gates Foundation and Seattle nonprofit PATH are helping get oxygen to India

PATH coordinated the installation of pressure swing adsorption systems for oxygen generation in medical facilities in India with suppliers. (Courtesy photo of PATH) The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has partnered with two Chicago financial groups to pour $ 5.5 million into Seattle-based nonprofit PATH’s efforts to deliver more oxygen to COVID-19 patients in India. … Read more