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Slync.io Raises $11M Series A Funding Back to HomeSAN FRANCISCO, CA, Slync.io has secured an $11 million series A funding round.

Slync.io, the first purpose-built operating system for global logistics, announced today that it has secured an $11 million series A funding round.

Slync.io is unique as a multi-modal end-to-end platform with an AI engine for managing and orchestrating global supply chain and logistics operations with ease.

Traditional supply chain management software is a highly-fragmented industry with legacy products addressing single transportation modes or disjointed segments.

Slync.io is Intelligent Automation for Global Logistics. | To read full story, visit https://startuparound.com/read/1585789207.3376172/Slync.io-Raises-$11M-Series-A-Funding?ref=audio_experience

Cipla Health, the consumer healthcare subsidiary of pharma giant Cipla, is hopeful that the coronavirus pandemic will bring about a much-needed shift in focus: from illness to wellness.

Launched in 2016, Cipla Health aims to help people make this shift with its wellness range that promotes healthy living and a superior lifestyle.

Cipla Health CEO Shivam PuriFocus on well beingCipla Health was the brainchild of Samina Hamied, the Vice Chairpersonof Cipla, with the intention of shifting focus from illness to wellness.

In this, the health and wellness segment is a $12 billion business opportunity.

The dream of becoming a Rs 1,000 crore businessmay actually become a reality for Cipla Health. | To read full story, visit https://startuparound.com/read/1585787405.646331/Why-Cipla-Health-is-betting-on-wellness-to-scale-to-a-Rs-1,000-Cr-business?ref=audio_experience

YourStory spoke to a few startups from Tier II and III cities of India to understand how they are dealing with the unfolding coronavirus crisis.

The coronavirus era, or the “quarantine economy” has promoted the use of video conferencing platforms like Skype and Zoom.

In fact, Zoom, which specialises in remote working and video conferencing, has been one of the biggest gainers since the COVID-19 outbreak.

Dewaker Baset, Founder of Gangtok-based educational travel startup Invacations, says, “Mobile networks are not great in the hills and the odds of coordination are more for us.

FareFirst, a Kannur-based travel startup, has a similar opinion. | To read full story, visit https://startuparound.com/read/1585785608.611456/[Startup-Bharat]-Tier-II-and-III-startups-stay-steadfast-despite-coronavirus-uncertainty?ref=audio_experience

However, starting a vape shop is something almost any entrepreneur can do.

RELATED ARTICLE: STARTUP IDEAS TO GET YOUR IMAGINATION FLOWINGSo, is it a good business decision to start a vape shop in 2020 and play in the same field as big brands like V2 Cigs?

In other words, you should think of your venture as less of a vape shop and more of a smoke shop.

For that reason, many people expect to find much more than vaping products when they enter a vape shop.

Some Final ThoughtsBesides marketing your vape shop through your website, you’ll also need to ensure your shop has a presence on business directories such as Yelp. | To read full story, visit https://startuparound.com/read/1585783805.9394743/Is-Starting-a-Vape-Shop-a-Good-Business-Decision-in-2020-?-–-Opportunity?ref=audio_experience

Affinia Therapeutics, a Waltham, Mass.-based gene therapy company, closed a $60m Series A financing.

Joining the board of directors as part of the financing are Dave Grayzel, M.D., Partner, Atlas Venture; Ed Mathers, General Partner, NEA; and Robert Weisskoff, Ph.D., Partner, F-Prime Capital.

Industry veteran and gene therapy leader Sean Nolan will chair the board.

Led by recently appointed Chief Executive Officer Rick Modi, Affinia Therapeutics operates a proprietary platform that methodically engineers novel AAV vectors and gene therapies that have tissue targeting and other properties.

Its gene therapy products have an initial focus on muscle and central nervous system (CNS) diseases. | To read full story, visit https://startuparound.com/read/1585782108.9183092/Affinia-Therapeutics-Raises-$60M-in-Series-A-Financing?ref=audio_experience

Strivr Raises $30M in Series B Back to HomePALO ALTO, CA, Strivr has raised $30 million in Series B financing led by Georgian Partners.

Strivr, the leading provider of Immersive Learning solutions, today announced it has raised $30 million in Series B financing led by Georgian Partners.

With this new funding, Strivr looks to further expand adoption of Immersive Learning to help companies elevate workforce engagement and performance.

With this financing round, Strivr has raised $51 million in venture funding to date, and also added Georgian Partners' Tyson Baber to the company's Board of Directors.

Founded by successful entrepreneurs and technology executives, Georgian Partners leverages our global software expertise to be able to directly impact the success of companies. | To read full story, visit https://startuparound.com/read/1585780319.864795/Strivr-Raises-$30M-in-Series-B?ref=audio_experience

Aspen Neuroscience Scores $70M Series A Back to HomeSAN DIEGO, CA, Aspen Neuroscience announced the close of its Series A funding round of $70 million led by OrbiMed.

Aspen Neuroscience, a private biotechnology company developing the first autologous neuron replacement therapy to treat Parkinson disease, today announced the close of its Series A funding round of $70 million.

"Our mission at Aspen Neuroscience is to develop a restorative, disease modifying autologous neuron therapy for people suffering from Parkinson disease," said Dr. Howard Federoff, Chief Executive Officer of Aspen Neuroscience.

Aspen's second product, ANPD002, combines gene correction and autologous neuron therapy for the treatment of genetic forms of Parkinson disease.

Aspen's therapies are based upon the scientific work of world-renowned stem cell scientist, Dr. Jeanne Loring, who has developed a novel method for autologous neuron replacement. | To read full story, visit https://startuparound.com/read/1585778408.1062064/Aspen-Neuroscience-Scores-$70M-Series-A?ref=audio_experience

Orum, a San Francisco, CA-based AI-sales platform, raised $4m in seed funding.

The round was led by Unusual Ventures with participation from Neo.

The company intends to use the funds to expand operations and its business reach.

Orum provides an AI-sales platform that enables users to dial multiple numbers in parallel and identify humans when they answer.

The system integrates with Salesforce, SalesLoft, or Outreach. | To read full story, visit https://startuparound.com/read/1585776619.6154823/Orum-Raises-$4M-in-Seed-Funding?ref=audio_experience

RoadSync, an Atlanta, GA-based digital payment platform for the transportation industry, raised $5.7M in Series A funding.

The round was led by Base10 Partners with participation from repeat investor Hyde Park Venture Partners and Companyon Ventures.

Led by Robin Gregg, CEO, RoadSync provides a cloud-based software platform that allows businesses to move away from paper to invoice and accept payments in real-time from truck drivers, carriers, and brokers.

Users can create quick invoices, enable remote checkout, verify fleet checks, accept credit card processing, receive direct payments and view real-time payment status.

RoadSync has processed more than $100 million in payments for warehouses, trucks/carriers, and repair/tow merchants since 2017. | To read full story, visit https://startuparound.com/read/1585774813.1763225/RoadSync-Raises-$5.7M-in-Series-A-Funding?ref=audio_experience

The IntroductionWhen it comes to delivering fine quality jewelry, there are a few select names that come to mind.

Nelson Coleman Jewelers are one of the pioneers in this industry, well-renowned for creating relationships with its customers that lasts over many generations.

Their HistoryNelson Coleman Jewelers are the 10th oldest jewelry store in the US, serving over 100 years, through six generations.

Their Foundation of Quality ServicesNot only does Nelson Coleman provide their customers with stellar jewelry pieces, but also provide invaluable information concerning its upkeep.

At Nelson Coleman, it is believed that nothing shines brighter than the eyes of a satisfied customer. | To read full story, visit https://startuparound.com/read/1585773006.3824062/How-This-Baltimore-Jeweler-Has-Been-Serving-Customers-For-More-Than-A-100-Years?ref=audio_experience