Nikola founder Trevor Milton indicted on three counts of fraud

Nikola founder Trevor Milton indicted on three counts of fraud

Trevor Milton, the fast-talking showman founder of Nikola and the electric truck startup’s former CEO and executive chairman, has been charged with three counts of fraud. Milton “engaged in a fraudulent scheme to deceive retail investors” for his own personal benefit,...
Swarm debuts $499 Evaluation Kit for consumers and tinkerers

Swarm debuts $499 Evaluation Kit for consumers and tinkerers

Satellite connectivity company Swarm has come out with a new product that will give anyone the ability to create a messaging or Internet of Things (IoT) device, whether that be a hiker looking to stay connected off-the-grid or a hobbyist wanting to track the weather....
Student labor marketplace Pangea closes $2M seed round

Student labor marketplace Pangea closes $2M seed round

Pangea, a Providence, Rhode Island-based startup that connects youthful talent and businesses in need of freelance labor, announced this morning that it has closed an oversubscribed $2 million seed round. Pangea CEO and co-founder Adam Alpert told TechCrunch that his...