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In-Flight Wi-Fi Company Global Eagle Entertainment Files for Bankruptcy

Angelina Vasilevsky
Global Eagle Entertainment Inc., a provider of media and connectivity services across air, sea, and land, filed for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy on...
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Ann Taylor Files Bankruptcy, Hangs Up “Power Suit”

Bridgett Jordan
Ascena Retail Group, owner of the popular women's fashion brand Ann Taylor, filed for the Chapter 11 protection on Thursday, July 23....
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Wheel Manufacturer BBS GmbH files for Bankruptcy

Bankruptcy Anika Potluri
German-based speciality wheel manufacturer BBS GmbH has filed for bankruptcy protection, citing the coronavirus pandemic and related supply chain interruptions for its...

New Chapter 11 Filings, Disclosures: July 20 – July 24, 2020

Bankruptcy Angelina Vasilevsky
At least five new companies have either filed for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy protection or defaulted on loans during the week of July...

COVID Cancels Plans for Travel Leaders Group, Forces Ratings Downgrade

Bankruptcy Bridgett Jordan
Travel Leaders Group LLC, an Internova company, received a ratings downgrade on both its issuer credit rating and its senior secure credit...

COVID-Driven Oil Crash Forces More Companies into Bankruptcy

Bankruptcy Angelina Vasilevsky
Two additional companies in the oil and gas industry have filed for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, as COVID-19 continues to devastate the U.S....

Muzak Silenced, Files Bankruptcy Amid Pandemic Closures

Bankruptcy Bridgett Jordan
Mood Media, owner of Muzak, has filed for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy protection. Muzak is famous for the instrumental pop sounds heard in elevators,...

RTW Retailwinds, New York & Co.’s Parent Company, Files for Chapter 11

Bankruptcy Anika Potluri
RTW Retailwinds Inc. filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy relief on July 13, 2020, casting uncertainty over the future of its subsidiary...

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Buyer-enablement platform Tropic secures $2.1 million in Seed funding

Arielle Taramasco
Buyer-enablement platform Tropic is joining the growing generation of companies seeking to streamline the SaaS space. Earlier this year, Tropic secured $2.1...
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Community Wellness Platform Uniper-Care Technologies Snags $4M in Funding

Jasmin Staffer
Uniper-Care Technologies, a community wellness platform for older adults, raised $4 million in a round of funding led by Zeev Ventures. Mediterranean...
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Health and Wellness Company Kindbody Secures $32M in Series B Funding

Series Funding Arielle Taramasco
Women's health and wellness company Kindbody announced a $32 million Series B funding on Thursday, bringing the total raised to $64 million.

Valor Ventures Announces Vital4 Seed Funding

Series Funding Rebeca Ilisoi
On July 7, Valor Ventures announced their latest investment in Vital4, leading the seed funding round. An Atlanta-based software company, Vital4 provides...

Redmile Group Financing $100 Million for Annexon

VC Industry News Arielle Taramasco
Redmile Group is financing biopharmaceutical company Annexon for $100 million

Todd Khozein on Bringing Systems Theory to Venture Capital

VC People Stephen Pallas
Todd Khozein, co-CEO of SecondMuse Capital, has a bold vision when developing thriving economies. The firm has recently announced the largest venture...

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New Chapter 11 Filings, Disclosures: July 27 – July 31, 2020

Angelina Vasilevsky
At least six new companies have either filed for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy protection or defaulted on loans during the week of July...
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Q2 Late-Stage Venture Capital Raises $5.1 Billion

Reports Rebeca Ilisoi
Funding for Q2 late-stage venture capital exceeded expectations this year, despite the economic impact of Covid-19. However, funding fell beneath last year’s...

New High Yield Bond Ratings July 20 – July 24, 2020

Bankruptcy Bridgett Jordan
At least eleven companies received high yield bond ratings downgrades or revisions during the week of July 20 – July 24, 2020....

L.P. Scorecard: Permira, Spectrum, and Thoma Bravo lead CalSTRS 2014 Investments

Limited Partners Joseph Weitemeyer
CalSTRS, the second largest public pension fund in the United States, has steadily increased its total commitment to private equity funds since...

New High Yield Bond Ratings: July 13 – July 17, 2020

Bankruptcy Bridgett Jordan
At least seven companies received high yield bond ratings downgrades or revisions during the week of July 13 – July 17, 2020....

New Chapter 11 Filings, Disclosures: July 13 – July 17, 2020

Bankruptcy Angelina Vasilevsky
At least four new companies have either filed for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy protection or defaulted on loans during the week of July...

New Chapter 11 Filings, Disclosures: July 6 – July 10, 2020

Bankruptcy Angelina Vasilevsky
Six new companies have either initiated Chapter 11 filings or defaulted on loans during the week of July 6 - July 10,...

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