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Ashley Bowden Ashley Bowden
Published on April 08, 2025

Chicago’s 5 Largest Tech Funding Rounds Totaled $240M+ in May

From financial services to miniature golf, these Chicago companies are taking tech innovation to new heights. Having raised the largest funding rounds last month, read more to find out what industries these tech startups are working to transform.

Updated on April 08, 2025

How to Build Alpha-Beta Campaigns

How to Build Alpha-Beta Campaigns
Avery Komlofske Avery Komlofske
Updated on April 08, 2025

Don’t Get Bugged by Coding Tests

Coding tests are here to stay — here are some tips to make them work for you.

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Gordon Gottsegen Gordon Gottsegen
Updated on April 08, 2025

M1 Finance Raises $33M Series B After Reaching $1B in Customer Assets

M1 Finance customers deposited over $650 million into their accounts in the first half of 2020 alone.

Adrienne Teeley Adrienne Teeley
Updated on April 08, 2025

Companies Are Modernizing at Scale. Ensono Digital Intends to Lead Them Into a New Era

Ensono’s new team is out to help bring enterprise tech up to speed, thanks to modern tools, clever solutions and a genuine love of learning.

Companies Are Modernizing at Scale. Ensono Digital Intends to Lead Them Into a New Era
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Ellen Glover Ellen Glover
Updated on April 08, 2025

Higi Raises $30M to Make Healthcare Accessible With ‘Smart Health Stations’

Higi has a network of 10,000 kiosks across the country that let users measure health indicators like blood pressure, weight, BMI and hydration for free.

Kelly O'Halloran Kelly O'Halloran
Updated on April 08, 2025

Tips for Creating a Successful QA Strategy

Built In Chicago connected with leaders from four QA teams to learn how they ensure success before, during and after development.

Tips for Creating a Successful QA Strategy
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Updated on April 08, 2025

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