Posts by ericg
VC funding update: Boston startups and tech firms raised $373.2M in May
May has come to a close, leaving us unsure what the rest of the warm season will be like, and I’m not just talking about the weather. The startup VC deals we reported on in May totaled nearly $400 million. Read More
Read MoreMetroWest housing complex sells for $96M
A 294-unit housing complex in the MetroWest town of Westborough has sold for $96 million to an affiliate of a New York-based real estate investment trust. Read More
Read More‘You’re a liar.’ What it was like inside a Market Basket board meeting
‘You’re a liar.’ ‘Don’t interrupt me, OK?” ‘I’m not threatening you, you threatened me.’ What it was like inside a contentious Market Basket board meeting leading up to Arthur T.’s firing over a decade ago. Read More
Read MoreCryptocurrency company Circle files for IPO, aims to raise $880 million
Cryptocurrency company Circle is set to finally go public, years after first taking steps toward a market debut. Read More
Read MoreThe National Observer: Southern city wants to be a global fashion hotspot
Entrepreneurs in a major Southern market want their home to be viewed among the world’s fashion hotspots. Find out what they’re saying, learn why a tech-billionaire-backed development company thinks shipbuilding could be the key to creating a city in California and more in this week’s The National Observer. Read More
Read MoreFlexcar expands headquarters, moves downtown amid struggling office market
Flexcar, a company that offers an alternative to car ownership by offering month-to-month vehicle leases, is moving from the Seaport to downtown Boston. Read More
Read MoreSmall-business grants you can apply for in June 2025
Small-business grants available this month include thousands of dollars from Progressive, eBay, DoorDash and Jobber. Read More
Read MoreLongtime Market Basket executives say they expect to be fired
Two longtime Market Basket executives with a combined nearly 90 years of experience with the grocery chain said they expect to be fired as part of a decision to put the company’s CEO on leave. Read More
Read MoreWalpole man with R.I. business made over $2M on ‘Ponzi scheme,’ SEC says
For more than a year, a Walpole resident sold investments in his company but spent the money on luxury living and to pay off previous investors, according to the Securities and Exchange Commission. Read More
Read More5 for ’25: Five tips for structuring caregiving support
Companies that find innovative ways to support their employees in their caregiving efforts can stand out among their peers. Read More
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