London Fintech Startup Alpa Secures $3.5M in Pre-Seed Funding
Alpa, a London-based financial technology platform co-founded by a previous leader for Taster and Deliveroo, announced Thursday morning, having raised $3.5 million in a pre-seed funding round led by venture capital firm Daphni. Alpa aims to provide real-time...
Brew Madness Tips Off This March
Arkansas-based drive-thru coffee chain 7 Brew is once again stirring up excitement among caffeine enthusiasts for the NCAA Division I basketball tournament this March with the return of its Brew Madness Sweepstakes. This March marks the second year for the...
Outstanding Operator: Clover
Since its start as a single food truck serving college students in 2008, Boston-area vegetarian fast-food concept Clover , a 2026 Food On Demand Outstanding Operator, has made a name for itself serving dishes that consumers often literally cannot find at other...
Partnerships Spell Potential Trend for 3PD Platforms and Temporary Housing Marketplaces
Less than two months into 2026, a trend of big-name partnerships is beginning to emerge between leading third-party delivery platforms and popular temporary housing marketplaces. In January, Airbnb launched a pilot program with Instacart, allowing guests in select...
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