Weekly Refresh: Alpha Foods Cooked Up $28M, Edify’s New VP, and More

by Anna Holmquist
February 17, 2020
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Headspace gained $93M. With its meditation app, the company promotes health and mindfulness. Blisce led the Series C funding round. [Built In]

Alpha Foods cooked up $28M. The plant-based prepared foods manufacturer first launched in 2015. It’ll use the funds to launch new products, hire new employees and expand both nationally and internationally. [TechCrunch]

AdQuick raised $6M. Its marketplace helps businesses find outdoor ad space and negotiate price. With the Series A round, it’ll expand to New York and San Francisco and grow its team. [Built In]

Edify named VP of channel sales. The software company wants to redefine collaboration and customer engagement. J.P. Dundas joined as its new vice president of channel sales, bringing over 15 years of experience to the role. [Press Release]

Gento got $5M. Formerly known as Nursing Without Walls, the startup offers a network of on-demand healthcare professionals. Palisades Growth Capital led the funding round. [Built In]

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