ClimaCell raised $23M. The startup collects weather data with drones, airplanes and cellular signals to provide up-to-the-minute forecasts. Pitango Growth and Square Peg Capital led the Series C. [Built In Boston]
Boston researchers say tweets can help predict COVID-19 outbreaks. Their algorithm, which draws on data from Twitter and Google, predicts whether a specific place is prone to becoming the next hotspot. Its forecasts also draw on fever readings from smart thermometer apps, clinical search activity, mobility data and more. [Built In Boston]
Boston’s Q2 points to a startup rebound. The city saw record venture capital investment during the period — the most it’s seen since Q3 of 2018. Local companies raised $3.7 billion across 126 deals. [TechCrunch]
Mimecast acquired MessageControl. The email and data security company announced the acquisition of MessageControl, a messaging security provider designed to prevent social engineering and human identity attacks via machine learning. [Press Release]
SmartSense by Digi appointed a new CTO. Steve Habermas joined the team at the company, which specializes in IoT connectivity products and services. Habermas most recently served as vice president of engineering at LenelS2, a corporate security and video systems provider. [PRNewswire]
