Posts by ericg
Watertown biotech shares surge nearly 200% on new drug data
Shares of a Watertown biotech were up nearly 200% in morning trading on Monday, following good news about an eye disease drug. Read More
Read MoreDraftKings CEO, CFO sold combined $60M worth of stock shares in November
The top two executives at the company sold a record value of shares last month, the highest amount by dollar value sold in a single month at the sports betting company in more than two years. Read More
Read MoreNovember M&A deal roundup: Fintech, cars and wearables
Check out the 12 mergers and acquisitions of tech and life sciences companies BostInno reported on in November. Read More
Read MoreBiogen vet’s new startup raises nine-figure round, moves to Watertown
The startup led by former Biogen Inc. and Amgen Inc. executive Jo Viney is pushing into autoimmune diseases with the help of $121 million in new funds. Read More
Read MoreGoulston & Storrs names first female co-managing director as Fantozzi steps down
Boston-based Goulston & Storrs will soon have a new co-managing director when Martin M. Fantozzi steps down after 15 years in that role. Read More
Read MoreVC funding update: Which Boston-area startups raised money in November?
It was a slow month for venture capital funding in November, with Boston-area companies raising around $280 million by our count. Read More
Read MoreMass. November business confidence remains flat
Massachusetts employer confidence held steady in November, continuing the trend of hovering between the line of optimistic and pessimistic territory. Read More
Read MoreNational Beat: ‘Death parties’ and more ways founders handle startup failure
A techie gift guide, ‘death parties’ for shuttered startups, and more startups to watch in our latest National Beat. Read More
Read MoreCannabis chair O’Brien was suspended after accusations of racism, court docs reveal
Shannon O’Brien rebutted the claims of racism in the court documents, saying that none of them have "any merit." Read More
Read MoreWS names a familiar innovation leader to run District Hall
Emails shared with BostInno show that WS is moving forward with its plan to operate District Hall as an innovation center for another decade. Read More
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