The BostInno Beat is a daily newsletter and web video series that Chase and I send out every morning. We cover the only news that you need to know about the Boston tech community. Enjoy!
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Solo today folks, although we did just film an incredible episode for tomorrow’s Beat.
The Big One
Savant is a powerful internet of things company that sells systems that let you control lighting, stereos, sprinkler systems, home security systems, etc. all from your phone. According to the WSJ, Savant has installed its technology in yachts, European castles, California mansions and even Apple’s retail stores.
Love seeing a massive off the radar tech company being built down the Cape. And with a $200+ million valuation, Savant is one of the larger tech companies being built in MA.
Greg: Here’s some confirmed goss. On August 12th, we gossed about Black Duck Software raising a round that was looking to be about $20 million large. Well today, Black Duck announced a $20 million dollar round led by GC and all previous investors. Nailed it.
Making Moves
Greg: Product Hunt is making some moves here in Boston. The SV based company is hosting a Boston meetup tonight at GA and has already started to show Boston some love with this ‘Made in Boston‘ list. I registered but cannot make the event, so one of you can take my slot. Just please take a pic and send it along!
From the community
Can you feel the heat. First 50 on Fire Industry Meetup Kicks Off September 24th
Fundings
Random
Greg: Lots of action on this one. Here’s Why We Ignored the Market Basket Story
This is awesome. The Music, Art and Events You Can Find at The Lawn on D This Fall
Drones. Take a Drone Tour of the New Assembly Station [Video]
Oh Boy. Treat Yo’ Self: Free Boloco Burritos All Month Long in Boston
Oh No. Martha’s Vineyard Oysters Could Cause Foodborne Illness
Yesterday’s News
- Centerplate’s CEO Resigns amid the Scandal of Kicking a Dog in an Elevator
- This Food Truck Beer Garden is Coming to the Boston Area this Month
- The New Assembly Station is Open
- Where Did Mark Zuckerberg Dine in Boston this Past Weekend?
- MIT’s Unique Experiment in Blended Learning Leads to the Birth of 50 Startups in 5 Days
- What to Watch in Boston Biz 9/2-9/5: Apps, Prototypes & Ideas Demo Night, Boston FinTech Meetup & Northeast PHP Conference
- BostInno Wins a New Media Award
- Boston Could Still Be Getting a Medical Marijuana Dispensary
- 7 Tips Students Should Follow If They’re Tired of Hearing Us Complain About Them
- The Black Eye of Allston Christmas: The Disgraceful 24 Highgate St.
- BostInno Beat – Apple’s Nude Pics, Zuck in Boston, HubSpot’s Schwag & MIT’s Moves
- The MIT Bitcoin Club Awards $15K to Students Best Innovating with the Digital Currency
- What’s In Your Fridge: RunKeeper CEO Jason Jacobs & Their Healthy Headquarters
- MIT’s SENSEable City Lab Will Host a Dialogue About Next-Gen Transportation
- The Specs & Features You Need to Know About Samsung’s Galaxy Note 4 & Note Edge
- Drizly Will Now Be Delivering Alcohol to the Doors of D.C.-Dwellers
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