Archive for March 2023
Big Pharma companies back new startup out of Mass General Brigham
A new startup founded on science from the labs of Massachusetts General and Brigham and Women’s Hospital is taking aim at fibrosis — and it has a veritable battalion of Big Pharma companies backing it. Read More
Read MoreHometap cuts jobs in sales and operations, citing ‘temporary set of circumstances’
The Back Bay fintech company last year had over 200 employees. Read More
Read MoreThese niche Boston-based dating apps seek to cure fatigue, bring together vegans
Dating app fatigue is real, and Boston-area singles are feeling the exhaustion. A handful of Boston-based companies are providing niche dating app experiences for everyone from vegans to people seeking simple "human interaction." Read More
Read MoreCommercial real estate could play major role in rollout of MBTA Communities Act
As more than 170 Massachusetts cities and towns begin drafting proposals to comply with the state’s new multifamily housing requirements, city planners and business leaders say commercial real estate could play a significant role in rezoning plans. Read More
Read MoreSouth Shore Bank, Dedham Savings to merge, maintain brands
South Shore Bank and Dedham Savings are merging. The combination would create one of the 15 largest lenders headquartered in Massachusetts. Here are their plans going forward. Read More
Read MoreBeth Israel Lahey Health appoints new chief clinical officer
Beth Israel Lahey Health is the second largest employer in Massachusetts. Read More
Read MoreBig banks like JPMorgan stand to capitalize on SVB’s demise in Boston
SVB’s failure blasted a hole in the region’s startup and venture capital ecosystem that will be impossible to completely fill, at least immediately, according to bankers and VC. But some banks are better-positioned than others to win that business. Read More
Read MoreAmazon aggregator hires new CFO, formerly of Gopuff
About ten months after switching CEOs, Thrasio tapped a new chief financial officer from the quick delivery company. Read More
Read MoreCHIA adds behavioral health data to annual report on state healthcare performance
For the first time ever, CHIA has included sections on behavioral health in its annual report on the Massachusetts healthcare system’s performance. Read More
Read MoreFirst Republic stock sees big rebound after SVB-related crash
The San Francisco-based bank’s stock was down by 67% to start the day on Monday but saw big gains on Tuesday. Read More
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