The biggest and best SaaStr Annual ever — March 10-11-12 in the SF Bay Area.

Each year, we work to improve our commitment to putting on one of the most inclusive events in Cloud and SaaS.

This year, the team has put together a detailed guide on some of the key sessions, workshops, events and more that are part of our Equality program.

We’ve also had over 1,050 SaaS executives join us this year at no cost as part of our Equality, Inclusion and Balance program!

It’s not too late to apply … just click here:Published on February 5, 2020 | To read full story, visit https://startuparound.com/read/1580947311.427757/The-Equality,-Inclusion-and-Balance-Guide-to-2020-SaaStr-Annual!!?ref=audio_experience

The company is only the latest unicorn, or startup valued at $1 billion or more, to wither in the public market spotlight.

The online mattress vendor on Wednesday priced its initial public offering at $12 a share, a source familiar with the deal told Business Insider.

That's less than half the $1.1 billion valuation private investors conferred on the company a year ago in its last venture funding round.

Casper had already indicated that public investors were more skeptical of its money-losing business than its venture backers were.

It's only the latest to run into problems with public investors. | To read full story, visit https://startuparound.com/read/1580945407.6979184/Casper-prices-its-IPO-at-$12-a-share,-giving-it-a-valuation-of-$490-million,-confirming-that-it's-no-longer-a-unicorn?ref=audio_experience

The Zebra, an Austin, Texas-based insurance comparison site, raised $38.5m in Series C funding.

The Zebra is an insurance comparison site with over 1.3 million website visitors per month.

With its dynamic, real-time quote comparison tool, drivers can identify insurance companies with the coverage, service level, and pricing to suit their needs.

The Zebra compares more than 100 insurance companies and provides agent support and educational resources to ensure drivers are equipped to make the most informed decisions about their home and auto insurance.

Their annual run rate is now exceeding $60 million, more than half of which is driven by users coming organically to The Zebra’s website. | To read full story, visit https://startuparound.com/read/1580943608.513371/The-Zebra-Raises-$38.5M-in-Series-C-Funding?ref=audio_experience

Tweet NEW YORK, NY, BRAVO SIERRA announced the close of its $12M Series A.

To export BRAVO SIERRA funding data to PDF and Excel, clickClick here for more funding data on BRAVO SIERRATo export BRAVO SIERRA funding data to PDF and Excel, click here BRAVO SIERRA, the pioneering non-traditional defense contractor that engineers performance consumer products for both the military and civilian patron, announced today the close of its $12M Series A.

Following an outstanding reception of its personal care line in 2019, BRAVO SIERRA raised an insider-led round months ahead of plan to fuel its ambitious development strategy.

BRAVO SIERRA launched its high-performance personal care products to the military patron and performance-driven enthusiast last September.

BRAVO SIERRA products are available to qualified military patrons at Army, Air Force, Marine Corps and Navy bases worldwide and to consumers at bravosierra.com and @bravosierra_usa. | To read full story, visit https://startuparound.com/read/1580941807.18981/BRAVO-SIERRA-Secures-$12M-Series-A?ref=audio_experience

KPMG, the global tax, audit and advisory firm, has taken a minority interest in LumaTax, the startup that spun out of Seattle’s Pioneer Square Labs four years ago with its technology for reimagining sales tax compliance and audits.

KPMG joins the $2 million funding round alongside existing LumaTax investors Madrona Venture Group, Cowboy Ventures, Greycroft and Vulcan Capital.

“We are excited to have a global brand like KPMG join as an investor and partner,” said LumaTax founder and CEO Robert Schulte on Wednesday.

“LumaTax sees an amazing opportunity to serve the mid-market CPA firms that provide advisory services to companies between $5 million to $50 million in revenue.

LumaTax, headquartered in San Diego, makes it possible “for CPA firms to power their sales and use tax practice at scale,” Schulte said. | To read full story, visit https://startuparound.com/read/1580940007.336922/Global-tax-and-audit-firm-KPMG-takes-minority-interest-in-startup-LumaTax-in-$2M-funding-round?ref=audio_experience

Tweet IRVINE, CA, JenaValve Technology has raised $50 million in an equity financing led by Bain Capital Life Sciences.

The Company also announces the appointment of Andrew Hack, MD, PhD, Managing Director of Bain Capital, to the JenaValve Board of Directors.

JenaValve's focus on advancing a breakthrough technology with the ability to improve patient lives embodies the characteristics we seek at Bain Capital Life Sciences.

About Bain Capital Life SciencesBain Capital Life Sciences (www.baincapitallifesciences.com) pursues investments in biopharmaceutical, specialty pharmaceutical, medical device, diagnostics and enabling life science technology companies globally.

About JenaValveJenaValve Technology, Inc., with locations in Irvine, Calif., Leeds, U.K. and Munich, Germany, develops and manufactures transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) systems to treat patients suffering from aortic valve disease. | To read full story, visit https://startuparound.com/read/1580938207.8387024/JenaValve-Technology-Closes-$50M-Financing?ref=audio_experience

Take a look at the following seven important product packaging tips that you should be considering.

Interesting and FunctionalYou should aim to make your product packaging interesting, but functional.

The product packaging is seen as a measure of the overall quality of your product.

You want your product packaging to list all of the important information that they will need to know.

Consider everything that you’re putting on your product packaging and make sure that it has a purpose. | To read full story, visit https://startuparound.com/read/1580936413.4873962/The-Startup-Magazine-Seven-Important-Product-Packaging-Tips-to-Consider?ref=audio_experience

Tweet AUSTIN, TX, The Zebra has completed a $38.5 million Series C fundraising round led by Accel.

As the nation's largest insurance comparison site with over 1.3 million website visitors per month, The Zebra's revenue has seen very strong growth.

"We are very pleased to join the latest funding round in The Zebra," said Will Weatherford, Managing Partner, Weatherford Capital.

About The ZebraThe Zebra is the nation's leading, independent insurance comparison site.

Headquartered in Austin, Texas, The Zebra has sought to bring transparency and simplicity to insurance shopping since 2012 - it's "insurance in black and white.' | To read full story, visit https://startuparound.com/read/1580934610.0596802/The-Zebra-Snares-$38.5M-in-Series-C?ref=audio_experience

To export Casted funding data to PDF and Excel, clickClick here for more funding data on CastedTo export Casted funding data to PDF and Excel, click here Casted, the first SaaS (software-as-a-service) marketing platform for branded podcasts, today announces $2.35 million in seed funding as it launches from the High Alpha venture studio.

The round included institutional and individual investors, including High Alpha Capital, Elevate Ventures, Tappan Hill Ventures, and other leading SaaS angel investors.

Casted is here to empower our customers with the only purpose-built platform for branded podcasts and their unique technology needs."

Marketers use the Casted platform to host, organize, distribute, and measure the performance of their branded podcast shows and episodes.

For further information on Casted, visit casted.us, follow them on Twitter @gocasted, or listen to The Casted Podcast. | To read full story, visit https://startuparound.com/read/1580932810.7950532/Casted-Secures-$2.35M-Seed-Funding?ref=audio_experience

The LinkedIn professional networking service is getting a new CEO.

Jeff Weiner will become the Executive Chairman after 11 years as CEO of the Microsoft-owned business.

Ryan Roslansky, the Senior Vice President of Product, will become the CEO as of June 1.

Jeff Weiner and Ryan Roslansky.

Weiner joined LinkedIn as CEO in 2008 and led it through its initial public offering (IPO) of stock in 2011. | To read full story, visit https://startuparound.com/read/1580931007.6507144/LinkedIn-CEO-Jeff-Weiner-steps-aside-after-11-years,-says-time-is-right?ref=audio_experience