News & Insights
SentinelOne Raises $120M
June 10, 2019
SentinelOne doubles down on AI-based endpoint detection technology with $120M funding round.
Steve Westly on Energy Savings with Your Smart Speaker
May 29, 2019
Utilities need to expand service offerings to customers if they want to compete in a more digital future.
Awair Raises $10M Series B
May 22, 2019
Awair raises $10M Series B, led by the Westly Group, to help customers monitor the air quality of their office environment
RapidSOS Allows Dispatchers To Locate Uber Riders Who Call 911
May 2, 2019
The new RapidSOS software technology will come in handy when riders use the Uber app's emergency button.
Vinli Raises $13.5M to Expand Vehicle Data Intelligence
April 23, 2019
Connected-car service provider Vinli today announced it closed a $13.5 million Series B financing round.
Steve Westly Explains Why He “Wouldn’t Bet Against [Elon]”
January 18, 2019
Steve Westly amd Rajvindra Gill, Needham’s Tesla analyst, discuss Tesla following its decision to cut its workforce.
View Announces $1.1Bn Investment from Softbank
November 7, 2018
View announces a $1.1 billion investment from the SoftBank Vision Fund as demand for View’s intelligent windows rapidly grows.
Vinli Launches Data Platform and Partners with ALD Automotive
October 15, 2018
Connected car startup Vinli partners with the largest fleet operator in Europe, ALD Automotive.
Gecko Robotics Adds $7M to the Coffers
August 22, 2018
Gecko announced a successful funding round with participation from Founders Fund, Mark Cuban, Westly Group, Justin Kan and YC.
Westly Group Raises $130M Fund III
July 11, 2018
The Westly Group is excited to announce the successful close of our Fund III to advance the adoption of sustainable technologies.
Siemens Acquires Westly Group Portfolio Company, Comfy
June 26, 2018
Comfy, has decided to join Siemens, a global leader in building technology with a wide network and breadth of experience.
Simple Energy Strengthens Utility Roster
March 20, 2018
Dayton Power & Light and Indianapolis Power & Light join Simple's roster of more than 50 utility and co-op partners.
RapidSOS and Google Tests System to Help Locate 911 Callers
February 21, 2018
Leveraging RapdidSOS technology, Google ran a test enabling 911 operators to locate cellphone callers.
Honest Buildings Raises $13M Series B Round
October 17, 2017
Honest Buildings raises a $13M Series B led by Brookfield, Rudin Ventures, and leading real estate venture funds.
Revolution Foods Featured on the Today Show
October 5, 2017
See which school lunches are getting a makeover with the healthy and delicious lunch alternatives provides by Revolution Foods!
Enerkem Receives Two Awards from Biofuels Digest Magazine
March 3, 2017
Enerkem receives “50 Hottest Companies in Biofuels” and “Top 100 People in the Advanced Bioeconomy” award from Biofuels Digest.
Planet Launches Satellite Constellation to Image Earth Daily
February 14, 2017
Planet announces the successful launch of 88 Dove satellites—the largest satellite constellation ever to reach orbit
SentinelOne Named a Visionary in Gartner Magic Quadrant
February 3, 2017
SentinelOne has been named a Visionary in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Endpoint Protection Platforms (EPP)
Revolution Foods: Former US Secretary of Education Joins BoD
October 24, 2016
The leading provider of healthy school meals across America, announced today that Arne Duncan will join the company’s BoD
Enerkem CEO Receives 2017 Clean16 Sustainability Award
October 20, 2016
Enerkem is pleased to share that Vincent Chornet has been named in the prestigious 2017 Clean16 awards
Honest Buildings Expands Platform and Team
October 10, 2016
Honest Buildings expands NY office presence, builds out team in Austin, and has eyes set of LA