Archive for May 2025
‘It’s what they deserve’: Trump will move to strip Harvard’s tax-exempt status
President Donald Trump said he will seek to strip Harvard University of its tax-exempt status, escalating the fight between the elite institution and the federal government to new heights. Read More
Read MoreVC funding update: Boston startups and tech firms raised $445.5 in April
April had fewer deals than the previous month but larger deals, continuing the hot start to 2025. April marks the first month of the year without the appearance of a unicorn. Read More
Read MoreApril M&A: Markforged, Validity and Eastern Bank
Whereas VC deals in April continued to be robust, the month saw a slowdown in mergers and acquisitions. Read More
Read MoreWatertown startup vows to disrupt life science market research
Watertown-based Konovo is an intelligent market research platform that connects pharmaceutical and life sciences companies with healthcare providers and patients. Read More
Read MoreToast may be eyeing acquisition of NYC software firm, says analyst
A New York City developer of software for restaurants has reportedly received interest from potential buyers — and Boston-based Toast Inc. is one of a handful of potential suitors named. Read More
Read MoreEditorial: Time to step on the gas, ramp up T funding
The time is right for lawmakers to maintain the momentum of the T’s recent upswing and invest in the agency’s continued growth. Read More
Read MoreSix projects coming down the track at the MBTA
In a span of seven months, the MBTA upgraded its payment system, eliminated subway slow zones and opened South Coast Rail. Plenty of other projects remain ongoing. Read More
Read MoreWinchester Savings raises nearly $40M in IPO, to start trading Friday
Depsite the conversion to a public company, the bank is also maintaining some mutual ownership. Read More
Read MoreBank to consolidate HQ into former EMD Serono office
Rockland Trust said Thursday it will consolidate its headquarters from five locations to just one: the former Rockland office for EMD Serono. Read More
Read MoreMore riders are using MBTA’s North Station than any other
Last year, North Station tallied more than 3.5 million passenger card swipes, more than any other station in any year since 2019. Read More
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