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For information on advertising options, click here. __________________________ o DC-based Collage Group Raises $25 Million For Cultural Intelligence Platform
Washington, DC – Collage Group, a DC-based developer of a software platform providing “cultural intelligence about diverse consumers,” announced that it has raised $25 million in growth capital. The round was led by private equity firm Wavecrest Growth Partners with participation from Dennis Ainge. The company provides custom research, data and advisory services to brands. “As America’s demographic landscape continues to shift through the accelerated growth of diverse consumers, it is imperative for brands to deeply understand this cultural transformation across race, ethnicity, generation, sexuality, and family relationships,” said David Wellisch, the founder and CEO of Collage Group. “Collage Group was founded on this mission – to help corporations unleash the power of culture to drive brand growth.”
o DC-Based TargetSmart Acquires Integral Resources
Washington, DC -- TargetSmart, a DC-based provider of political data for campaigns and advocacy organizations, said it has acquired Massachusetts-based Integral Resources, a provider of small-dollar fundraising services focused on progressive candidates and causes. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. The acquisition will add six full-time staffers, as well as a phone center with more than 100 work-from-home callers. TargetSmart said it now plans to launch a fundraising team led by Robi Roberts, who had worked with Integral for 14 years. This is TargetSmart's first major acquisition since launching in 2006.
o Linthicum Heights-Based Peak Technologies Makes Two Acquisitions in Europe
Linthicum Heights, Md. – Peak Technologies, a Linthicum-based systems integrator in the automatic identification and data capture (AIDC) market, said it has expanded into Europe with the acquisitions of VisionID and Dalosy. Financial terms of the deals were not disclosed. Peak has made six acquisitions since its own acquisition by private equity firm Sole Source Capital. VisionID, based in Ireland, is a systems integrator of AIDC hardware, labels, software and vendor service contracts. Dalosy, based in the Netherlands, provides AIDC hardware, labels, software and services primarily to the industrial, transportation & logistics and grocery markets.
o DC-Based Revolution Growth Increases Investment in Glowforge
Washington, DC – Revolution Growth, the DC-based growth-stage venture capital fund co-founded by Steve Case and Ted Leonsis, said it has increased its investment in Seattle-based Glowforge, a developer of 3D laser printers. The investment was part of the company’s new $43 million fifth round of funding, led by DFJ Growth. Founded in 2015 by Dan Shapiro and Mark Gosselin, Glowforge makes 3D laser printers that can cut, etch and engrave products from hundreds of materials. Revolution has backed the company since 2019.
At CSS we are committed to our staff just as we are to our customers. CSS has an opportunity for a seasoned HR Professional to be an advocate for our employees and contribute directly to the development and execution of HR initiatives. This is a great opportunity to leverage your experience while growing your career and be viewed as a trusted resource to the team. This is a full-time position working out of both our Manassas Reston and offices. A typical standard of work will be three days in the Manassas office, 1 day in the Reston office and 1 day remote.
This hands-on, contributing role will provide the opportunity to support the HR function right from the start & bring your expertise, energy, and presence to the table! The ideal candidate will be a self-directed individual with good judgement, is decisive, and possesses the flexibility necessary to operate successfully in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment. For more information, click here.
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(Reston, Va.) CyberSheath, a Reston-based cybersecurity company, has named Jeremy Mares as its vice president of sales. Mares formerly worked at Redspin.
(Baltimore) Versant Health, a Baltimore-based managed vision care company that is owned by MetLife, announced that it has hired Auston Davis as its chief information security officer. Davis formerly worked as CISO at HeartFlow.
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At CSS we are committed to our staff just as we are to our customers. CSS has an opportunity for a seasoned HR Professional to be an advocate for our employees and contribute directly to the development and execution of HR initiatives. This is a great opportunity to leverage your experience while growing your career and be viewed as a trusted resource to the team. This is a full-time position working out of both our Manassas Reston and offices. A typical standard of work will be three days in the Manassas office, 1 day in the Reston office and 1 day remote.
This hands-on, contributing role will provide the opportunity to support the HR function right from the start & bring your expertise, energy, and presence to the table! The ideal candidate will be a self-directed individual with good judgement, is decisive, and possesses the flexibility necessary to operate successfully in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment. For more information, click here.
> Channel Account Manager- Public Sector. District of Columbia or Remote
The Channel Account Manager - Public Sector is responsible for building new partnerships and accelerating existing Channel partners focused on the public sector, with particular emphasis on Federal business in North America. This is an exciting role that will allow you to leverage your existing Government experience, technical and business acumen, strategic thinking, and situational awareness of a channel partnership. The ideal candidate is a seasoned channel sales professional with the expertise to build and grow the channel organization for our Public Sector business including Federal, State and Local, and Education as well as dealing with our Public Sector Distribution partner. They will have the ability to build the channel by applying deep business acumen to uncover high-growth opportunities, while consistently forging strong cross-functional internal and external organizational relationships. Furthermore, a proven track record of solution selling security and/or storage solutions into the US Government via partnership.
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