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What does it take to land venture capital for photonics-driven startups?
(L-R) Entrada Ventures' Alex Fang, co-founder and managing partner; Greg Fish, operating partner; and Eric Hall, managing partner....
Dec 7, 2023
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Prophetic Announces Completion of Seed Funding, Unlocking National Expansion
Portland based company closes seed funding led by Entrada Ventures with participation from SilverCircle and Progression Fund. Prophetic...
Apr 2

OpenTug Secures Strategic Investment Led by TMV to Amp Up the Barge Industry
SEATTLE, March 31, 2025 / PRNewswire / -- OpenTug, a pioneering maritime logistics software platform, today announced a $2.2 million...
Mar 31

OpenTug Prioritizes BargeOS Suite with AI-Driven Feature Upgrades for 2025
From Continued Expansion of BargeOS Capabilities to Enhanced Data Reporting, Marine Logistics Platform Shifts from Marketplace Roots...
Feb 18

OpenTug Expands, Adds New Features
January 17, 2025 - David Murray - The Waterways Journal Weekly It’s been just over five years since OpenTug was founded in 2019, and so...
Jan 17


MixMode Recognized By USA Today As One Of The Top 10 AI Companies To Watch in 2024
SANTA BARBARA, Calif., Oct. 22, 2024 / PRNewswire / -- MixMode, the leading provider of advanced AI-powered cybersecurity solutions, has...
Oct 22, 2024

Princeton TMX Adds Barge Capabilities to Multi-modal TMS
Princeton TMX announces a strategic partnership with OpenTug to integrate OpenTug’s marine logistics capabilities into the Princeton TMX...
Aug 30, 2024

Q&A: Gemist CEO Madeline Fraser on Jewelry Visualization Technology
Fraser shares why she decided to shift from a direct-to-consumer retailer to a B2B technology company. Lauren McLemore JUL 11, 2024 -...
Jul 11, 2024

OpenTug talks inland waterway shipping
In this Marine Log exclusive interview, we talk to Jason Aristides, CEO of OpenTug, on the biggest challenges facing commerce on the U.S....
Jun 26, 2024

Gemist Licenses its Technology Solutions to the Jewelry Industry
June 16, 2024 - Los Angeles, CA--Gemist is has begun licensing its data-backed technology to the jewelry industry. With this new B2B...
Jun 16, 2024

MixMode Honored as AI Security Solution Leader in 2024 Cybersecurity Excellence Awards
Recognized for Leadership in Using Advanced AI for Real-time Threat Detection SANTA BARBARA, Calif., May 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ --...
May 15, 2024

MixMode Launches Advanced AI-Powered Attack Detection Prioritization
Enables Organizations to Focus on Most Critical Risks SANTA BARBARA, Calif., April 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- MixMode, the leading provider...
Apr 16, 2024

City of Dallas Selects the MixMode Platform to Fortify Its Critical Infrastructure
Investment will help ensure the protection and resilience of the city's critical systems against cyberattacks SANTA BARBARA, Calif., Feb....
Feb 29, 2024

OpenTug Raises $3.1 Million in Seed Round Funding
OpenTug, the digital shipping startup built to connect freight with barges and terminals nationwide, reports that it has raised an...
Feb 23, 2024

AppliedVR and Kernel Flow Announce Clinical Results Evaluating How Brain Changes During Virtual Reality Treatment of Chronic Pain
New feasibility study indicates that VR has the potential to drive physiological changes in the body and brain associated with pain...
Feb 8, 2024


Anchore Reports Strong Success in Federal and Enterprise Markets, Team Growth
Adoption in global defense agencies and new software releases accelerate momentum Nov 14, 2023, 12:00 ET SANTA BARBARA, Calif., Nov. 14,...
Nov 14, 2023

AppliedVR Releases Data From Largest Trial to Study Home-based VR Treatment of Chronic Low Back Pain
Randomized, placebo-controlled study of more than 1,000 participants indicates AppliedVR's RelieVRx program can have clinically...
Nov 7, 2023

MixMode Awarded GSA Advantage Contract Providing 3rd Wave AI Cybersecurity Solutions to Fed Agencies
SANTA BARBARA, Calif., Nov. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- MixMode Inc., the leader in generative AI Cybersecurity solutions for real-time...
Nov 7, 2023

MixMode Launches Paradigm Partner Program Enabling Global Partners w/ Adv. Gen. AI for Cyber Defense
New Channel-First Approach Allows Partners to Offer Immediate Deployment of Real-Time Detection for Novel and AI-Generated Threats at...
Aug 22, 2023

AppliedVR and National Cancer Inst. Collaborate on Research Evaluating VR for Reducing Anxiety...
Interim analysis supports feasibility and acceptability of a novel VR intervention to target psychological symptoms for PBT patients. LOS...
Jul 20, 2023

MixMode Selected to CyberTech100 List of Technology Innovators Delivering Breakthrough Cybersecurity
MixMode's Disruptor Status Acknowledged with Selection from Over 1,000 Companies SANTA BARBARA, Calif., May 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ --...
May 10, 2023
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