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FourKites secures strategic investment from FedEx

We are excited to announce that FourKites, the global supply chain visibility platform, received a strategic investment from FedEx. The amount was not disclosed publicly. This alliance will provide both businesses with additional robust real-time visibility capabilities to help solve their most pervasive supply chain challenges, become more efficient, and unlock new growth opportunities.

Rheaply raises $20M in new funding

We are excited to share that Rheaply, an award-winning resource management and asset exchange platform, today announced raising $20 million in funding. HPA participated in the round, which was led by Revolution’s Rise of the Rest Seed Fund with participation from John Doerr and Coupa Software, in addition to other previous investors.

Sifter raises $5M in Series Seed Round

We’re excited to share that Sifter, the industry-leading Nutrition as a Service™ platform, today announced raising $5M in funding. HPA participated in the Series Seed round, which was led by Valor Siren Ventures with additional participation from Wintrust Ventures. The new round of funding will help Sifter accelerate the growth of the Nutrition as a Service™(NaaS) platform and launch of Sifter Retailer Solutions.

S.I. Container Builds Raises $1.7M in Series Seed Round

We’re excited to share that S.I. Container Builds, a startup that converts recycled shipping containers into living, rental, and working spaces, today announced raising $1.7M in funding. HPA led the Series Seed round, which will enable the company to facilitate production facility expansion, accelerate production, and grow its team.