Employee leave startup Cocoon launches after raising $20M in new funding – TechCrunch

Employee leave startup Cocoon launches after raising $20M in new funding – TechCrunch

Employee leave benefits are an intricate web of company and government policies, and Cocoon strives to make both employer and employee experiences clear and simple. The platform was launched on Wednesday in all 50 states and is designed for any type of employee leave such as parental, doctor, nursing, or bereavement leave. It takes into … Read more

Dovetail, the venture studio that has worked with startups like Afterpay, is raising a new fund – TechCrunch

Dovetail, the venture studio that has worked with startups like Afterpay, is raising a new fund – TechCrunch

Swallowtail co-founders Ash Fogelberg and Nick Frandsen Based in Sydney and Auckland, Dovetail is a full service venture studio that works closely with founders who have a great idea but may not have a technical background. Dovetail helps them build businesses from the ground up and prepare them for growth and more funding. The success … Read more

After raising $150 million in equity and debt, Nature’s Fynd opens its fungus food for pre-orders – TechCrunch

After raising $150 million in equity and debt, Nature’s Fynd opens its fungus food for pre-orders – TechCrunch

Nature’s Fynd, the food technology company with a new range of foods grown from mushrooms in the wilds of Yellowstone National Park, is making its first products available for pre-order. Nature’s Fynd had managed to attract some serious investors, including Al Gore’s Generation Investment Management and Bill Gates-backed mutual fund Breakthrough Energy Ventures. The company … Read more