Pika Energy in Westbrook has raised $2 million in a convertible debt round, according to a filing it made last Friday with the U.S.…
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It’s official: Voters approve $50 R&D bond
The $50 million bond to support research, development, and commercialization efforts by Maine businesses has officially passed and been signed by the governor, the…
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Portland’s Certify acquired in $100M deal
Certify LLC, the Portland company founded in 2008 that offers cloud-based expense management software, has been acquired by K1 Investment Management, a Los Angeles-based…
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Cerahelix looks to raise $2M to expand capacity
Cerahelix, the Orono-based startup that’s invented a high-tech filtration device using DNA and ceramics, is raising $2 million to help it accelerate development of pilot programs…
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Fork Food Lab acquired by NY outfit
Fork Food Lab, the food-focused startup incubator in Portland, has been acquired by Foodworks, a New York City-based company that operates two other culinary…
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LePage signs bill into law expanding MTI’s scope
Gov. Paul LePage late last week signed into law a bill that expands the Maine Technology Institute’s mandate and gives it tacit approval to…
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Animal health startup wins Top Gun Showcase event
A pharmaceutical company tackling the global public health issue of rising street-dog populations has won the Top Gun Showcase event and its $10,000 prize, while a…
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Good To-Go wins Launchpad, $50K prize
In its second time on the finals stage, Good To-Go has won the fifth annual Launchpad startup pitch competition and its $50,000 prize. The…
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Academic Merit raises $600K to ramp up product development
Academic Merit, a Portland-based software company tackling the education technology space, has raised $600,000 from investors to help it ramp up product development and…