Dear Media raised $8M. The podcast network features shows created by and for women. Magnet Companies led the investment. [Built In LA]
Amply Power charged up with $13.2M. It owns and operates charging infrastructure. Soros Fund Management and Siemens led the investment. [TechCrunch]
Glofox gained $10M. It launched a new platform that lets gyms and studios around the world deliver live and on-demand workouts. The additional investment brought its Series A total to $20 million. [Built In LA]
Embodied unveiled Moxie. Originally a robotic companion designed as an educational tool for young children with autism, it’s expanded its purpose to help children learn social, cognitive and emotional skills. The company aims to ship out the first robots in the fall. [Built In LA]
TikTok launched new philanthropy efforts. These include Donation Stickers, which allow users to raise awareness of funds and charities. The company will also be directly donating $2 million to Meals on Wheels’ COVID-19 Response Fund and No Kid Hungry. [Built In LA]
Omura raised $5M. The company offers a heat-not-burn platform for the consumption of whole flower cannabis and hemp CBD. It aims to offer a cleaner, smoke-free cannabis experience and sells its devices and flower sticks both in California and online. Canopy Growth CEO and founder Bruce Linton participated in the round and is joining the company as a strategic advisor. [PRNewswire]
Drinks.com welcomes former Walmart exec. Hans Holmer is joining Drinks.com as its new VP of operations. The company is experiencing a surge in demand for its unique platform it’s calling “Wine as a Service (WaaS).” [Wine Industry Advisor]
