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Teriyaki Madness Taps Toast to Fuel Next Growth Phase

Fast-casual teriyaki chain partners with Toast to power restaurant operations and expansion.

Students from JA Ecuador Win 2026 De La Vega Global Entrepreneurship Award

The winning JA Company of the Year student teams from JA's six regions automatically become finalists for the prestigious award.

Houzeo Launches Brighton's Neighborhood Guide for Boston Home Buyers

New guide offers insights into livability, affordability, and economic factors for Boston neighborhoods.

Workbar Expands to Historic Harvard Square

Regional coworking network opens 12th location in iconic Boston neighborhood

Seres Therapeutics appoints Kender as exec chair, interim CEO

Upcoming SER-155 data and $45.8M cash runway frame Seres' shift to microbiome drugs as Richard Kender steps in as interim CEO.

InScope Raises $14.5M to Automate Financial Reporting

The startup founded by former accountants aims to streamline the tedious process of preparing financial statements.

Six Red Marbles Named to 2026 GSV 150 List of the World's Most Transformational Edtech Companies

Global learning solutions company recognized for building high-quality, human-centered learning experiences at scale

Peak XV Raises $1.3B, Focuses on AI and Cross-Border Bets in India

The venture capital firm doubles down on India as global rivalry heats up in the market.

General Catalyst Commits $5B to India Over Five Years

The venture firm plans to target startups across AI, healthcare, defense tech, fintech, and consumer tech.

MIT Professor Robert Langer Shares Startup Wisdom

Langer reflects on passion, failure, and the courage required to turn entrepreneurial ideas into real impact.

Navan Opens New Office in Boston

AI-powered travel company expands footprint in Northeast with new hub

Secondaries Market Surges, But Exact Size Remains Elusive

New PitchBook data estimates the U.S. direct secondaries market reached $62.5 billion to $120.9 billion in 2025, but the opaque nature of the market makes it difficult to pin down.

Etsy Sells Secondhand Clothing Marketplace Depop to eBay for $1.2B

The deal comes nearly five years after Etsy purchased Depop for $1.62 billion, at a time when secondhand clothing apps were gaining traction during the pandemic.

Massachusetts Ranked No. 2 for Starting and Growing Businesses

State's deep talent pool, patent output, and venture funding cited as key factors

Bioxytran Announces Distribution Deal for A-SUQAR Supplement

Biotech firm partners with Khoury Medical to commercialize its proprietary blood sugar management product.

Climactic Launches Hybrid Fund to Help Startups Scale Production

The new Material Scale project will focus on climate tech startups in the apparel industry.

Bioxytran Announces Distribution Deal for A-SUQAR Supplement

Biotech firm partners with Khoury Medical to commercialize plant-derived blood sugar support product.

Bioxytran Announces Distribution Deal for A-SUQAR Supplement

Biotech firm partners with Khoury Medical to commercialize plant-based blood sugar support product

Hopscotch Go Cleared for Public Offering

Air taxi operator plans expansion throughout Northeast with new funding

Former TaskRabbit CEO Stacy Brown-Philpot launches Cherryrock Capital to back overlooked founders

As much of Silicon Valley chases mega-rounds and buzzy AI deals, Brown-Philpot is running Cherryrock Capital like a throwback to venture capital's earlier days