Startups fundings: ThisClicks, Oscar, and TV startup Aereo can now expand their business.
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ThisClicks ( Founded in
2010, Minnesota-based labor management software company), has raised $4 million
in Series A funding from e.ventures, Greycroft Partners, and Arthur Ventures. This company seeks to transform the way businesses schedule, communicate,
and coordinate hourly employee attendance through its enterprise-grade mobile
and cloud applications. ThisClicks is currently
used by over 3,000 companies
worldwide.
Oscar ( Founded in 2013, New
York-based health insurance startup), has raised $30 million in a round led by Founders Fund with
participation from Thrive Capital, Khosla Ventures, and General Catalyst Partners. Oscar seeks to revolutionize healthcare by providing a platform with
easy-to-use features and offering benefits such as free generic drugs, free
calls to doctors, and some free primary care appointments. Oscar raised over
$70 million in funding to date. Currently available in New York, Oscar aims to
eventually expand across the country.
Aereo ( Founded in 2011, New York-based live broadcast TV startup), has
raised $34 million in a Series C funding led by IAC with participation from Gordon Crawford, Himalaya Capital Management, and previous investors Highland Capital Partners and FirstMark Capital. Aereo allows consumers to access live broadcast television on
internet-connected devices without a cable or satellite TV subscription. Aereo
is currently operating in 10 U.S. cities with a goal of adding 5 more by March 2013
and has raised $97 million in funding to date.