Brynwood Partners announced the first and final close of their seventh fund, which raised USD 400 million.
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Google launches updates on Chrome, Apps
Google rolled out new updates on Chrome and Chrome apps today, simplifying certain features. Today, Google rolled out an update of its Chrome browser to simplify new tab interface.
Roku launches new hardware amidst Apple TV device update rumors
Roku launched a revamp of its existing streaming media devices with some features of its current flagship model Roku 3 amidst rumors that Apple would be changing its TV streaming device soon.
YouTube give uploaders power over comments with new Google+ tools
Youtube and Google+ had teamed up to improve the system of moderating comments in Youtube, and recently did a soft launch with a limited number of Youtube users.
Weapons contractor Lockheed Martin Corp anticipates more orders for F-35 jet fighters- sources
Sources told Reuters that Lockheed Martin Corp anticipated orders for its F-35 fighter jets in the next few months.
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Orthopedic devices seller Stryker Corp announced that it had agreed to acquire Mako Surgical Corp for USD 1.65 billion.
RANOVUS raised USD 11 million from various venture firms for its latest financing round. RANOVUS Inc announced that it was able to raise USD 11 million in its financing round.
Opus Global Holdings is partnership between GTCR and Douglas Bergeron to deliver Leaders Strategy for firms.
The New York Post reported that Twitter had been talking to major banks to help set up a credit facility line in the range of USD500 million to USD1 billion prior to its initial public offering that may happen before Thanksgiving.
The Carlyle Group purchases the Metropolitan Real Estate Equity Management LLC. The Carlyle Group, the global alternative asset manager, announced it had agreed to purchase Metropolitan Real Estate Equity Management LLC.
The former CEO of VeriFone (PAY) Systems Inc and GTCR joined to form a new venture called Opus Global Holdings.
BlackBerry's valuation by Fairfax Holdings was set at 20% the book value, including cash. Once valued at USD83 billion, the Canadian smartphone maker Blackberry Ltd had declined to record the lowest ever valuation for a technology or telecommunications takeover for a North American firm.
Foursquare co-founder Naveen Selvadurai was reported heading the mobile team of health insurance operator startup Oscar after leaving Foursquare last year.
Newmont Mining Corp CEO Gary Goldberg said they were looking at potential mine acquisitions as the value of gold fell.
