Show notes
On this week’s dose, (2:03) we begin with a breakdown on UpKid, a gig economy startup that matches daycares and preschools with child care professionals looking for schedule flexibility, fresh off its $1.7M seed round. (6:58) Then, we jump into Pogo, which just announced $14.8M in funding, and discuss how the platform empowers people to earn money by tapping into the value of their data. (11:49) Next, we talk about Clarity, a startup that’s combating air pollution and climate change through their innovative environmental sensing platform, and their recent $9.6M Series A+. (15:06) Last, we wrap up this week’s dose with a discourse on Happy Health, which closed on a massive $60M Series A, and how the startup is committed to transforming mental health awareness through its Happy Ring wearable.Sourceshttps://www.joinupkid.com/https://www.techbuzz.news/upkid-raises-1-7-million-pre-seed-to-grow-on-demand-childcare-capacityhttps://www.joinpogo.com/https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220826005010/en/Pogo-Raises-14.8M-to-Help-People-Earn-and-Save-Money-by-Unlocking-the-Power-of-Their-Datahttps://www.clarity.io/blog/clarity-movement-co-raises-us-9-6m-series-a-co-led-by-amasia-and-active-fundhttps://www.clarity.io/ https://insider.fitt.co/happy-health-raises-60m-unveils-mood-tracking-ring/https://www.happyring.com/