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This is an article about portfolio company, Shoptelligence.

ANN ARBOR, Mich. – Retail software company Shoptelligence has welcomed three new members to its team including Frank DeFalco as business development director as well as Julie Kennedy and Doug Collier as new members on its board of advisors.

“We are delighted to extend the Shoptelligence team with such talent and industry expertise”, said Laura Khoury, Shoptelligence CEO.

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This is an article about portfolio company, Tetra Therapeutics

Grand Rapids biopharmaceutical company Tetra Therapeutics Inc. announced this week that it has a definitive agreement to sell to a Japanese firm in a deal that could reach $500 million, according to a statement.

Tetra Therapeutics, which develops drugs for people suffering from Fragile X syndrome, Alzheimer’s disease, traumatic brain injury, and other brain disorders, has finalized a 2018 agreement with the Japanese company.

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ANN ARBOR, Mich., May 12, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Genomenon announced a partnership with enGenome, which includes integration of the Mastermind Genomic Search Engine into the eVai Variant Interpretation platform. eVai users can now preview the number of published articles related to their search and easily link out to view the evidence in Mastermind.

Genomenon’s Mastermind is the world’s only comprehensive genomic search engine, connecting patient’s genomic data with evidence from the scientific literature - a key requirement in analyzing a patient’s DNA in precision medicine for cancer and genetic diseases. Mastermind has indexed over 7.5 million full text articles and 1.5

This is an article about portfolio company, Autobooks.

Detroit-based TCF Bank has partnered with Autobooks, a Detroit fintech company. Starting today, small-business customers of Chemical Bank, a division of TCF National Bank, can enroll in Autobooks and begin accepting online payments via automated clearing house and credit cards, with funds deposited directly into their accounts.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Chemical Bank is waiving the monthly software fee for the first 90 days. TCF Bank expects to make Autobooks available to all customers in the near future.

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This is an article about portfolio company, Akadeum.

Finding and supporting local entrepreneurial talent was always a big part of the plan at Kern Venture Group. It just took a while.

The group’s early investments went to startups based outside the area. But KVG kept its eye on two local grads, one innovating in science and the other in the film industry.

Each entrepreneur achieved huge milestones in time, raising money and landing key deals — enough that the club recently moved forward with significant investments in both companies.

Neither startup is based locally: Film-casting digital platform Castifi Inc. is headquartered in Culver City and Akadeum Life Sciences Inc., a developer of fluid separation technology, is in Ann Arbor, Mich. But each was developed by a bright young mind brought up and educated in Bakersfield.

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This is an article about portfolio company, Bloomscape.

If you’re searching for the perfect Mother’s Day gift, you can never go wrong with flowers. Whether you’ll be celebrating with your mom at home or want to send a gift from far away, there are plenty of ways to have a beautiful floral arrangement delivered right to her doorstep.

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This is an article about portfolio company, Bloomscape.

Since I’m indoors all day, I’m looking for new ways to make my home the most enjoyable place to be. One easy addition? Houseplants. Not only are they beautiful to look at, they can also clean your indoor air by absorbing toxins and producing oxygen. Plants have also been proven to be mood-boosting. Basically, they’re little pots of magic. One of my favorite plant sellers is Bloomscape. The brand makes sure its plants are cared for by plant experts and kept in optimal conditions at its greenhouse, from where they’re shipped directly to you.

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Ripple Science today announced new initiatives to help clinical researchers continue their work through COVID-19. Many clinical trial teams are working remotely and have paused patient visits, forcing teams to do more of their work online. Ripple Science wants to help researchers continue their research during this uncertain time by giving research teams free access to Ripple for their first study. For those working on COVID-19 trials directly, the company is providing six months of access to Ripple free of charge.

Ripple is a web-based platform designed for clinical research teams who want a secure and streamlined way to recruit, manage, and retain patients for trials. Ripple is a purpose-built CRM and project manager which organizes clinical trial recruiting and research efforts, leading to valuable time and cost savings. Debi Gross, Community Outreach Director for Stony Brook University’s autism initiative, stated, “The fact that Ripple is web-based is a game-changer for us… The time between when participants contact us to enrolling them in a study seems a lot shorter and quicker.”

Peter Falzon, President and CEO of Ripple Science, commented, “We are committed to supporting research teams to work remotely and communicate with patients differently in response to COVID-19. Our customers have been telling us what they need and how Ripple helps, and we are responding to

This is an article about portfolio company, Bloomscape.

The clock is ticking and Mother’s Day is less than a week away. Don’t freak out—from seasonal peonies to air-purifying snake plants, there’s still time to make your mom feel special. Shop our roundup of the 21 best websites for flower and plant delivery services, most of which will ship by May 10th.

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This is an article about portfolio company, Bloomscape.

As the weather warms up, you might be looking to flex your green thumb in the form of fresh flowers and vibrant new houseplants. But if you have a small outdoor space or balcony, you might be itching for something more creative, like a small garden to grow your own herbs, fruits and veggies at home.

The good news is, whether you have an entire backyard or a small window ledge, there are plenty of options for growing your own garden, from wall planters and window boxes for small indoor gardens

Mastermind Genomic Search Engine Identifies Approved and Off-Label Treatments Found Across the Medical Literature

ANN ARBOR, Mich. (PRWEB) April 28, 2020

Genomenon® announced today that the latest release of the Mastermind® Genomic Search Engine includes the ability to search by therapy. Mastermind users can now query the comprehensive database of genomic evidence for over 180,000 drugs, therapies, and other interventions.

This new offering furthers Genomenon’s ability to catalogue a complete dataset of all “Genomic Associations” supported by medical evidence. These associations help clinical labs more accurately and rapidly diagnose patients, and pharmaceutical companies make ground-breaking discoveries in the effective treatment cancer and other genetic diseases. Mastermind was launched in 2017 with the ability to uncover associations between diseases, genes, and variants, and has since added ACMG/AMP classification, phenotypes, and now therapies. Each new component of association data increases the power of Mastermind to allow users to find genetic evidence, test or generate hypotheses, and draw clinical conclusions with