Weekly Refresh: Thought Industries’ New CPO, $6M for Coin Metrics, and More

Read our latest weekly refresh for trending Boston tech news.

Written by Anna Holmquist
Published on Mar. 30, 2020
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The FDA and hospitals approved 3D-printed coronavirus nasal swabs. Formlabs, Northwell Health and University of South Florida Health collaborated on the nasal swabs. They’ll mail the first shipments by the end of the week. [Built In Boston]

Thought Industries appointed chief product officer. The company offers a B2B platform for customer training. Todd Boes stepped into the new role, bringing 25 years of experience with enterprise-level products. [Press Release]

Coin Metrics raised $6M. The blockchain data firm plans to use the money to expand its team and increase marketing and sales activities. Highland Capital Partners led the Series A round. [The Block]

Chewy donated $1.7M in supplies. The online pet supply retailer partnered with GreaterGood.org to donate food, healthcare supplies and more to animal shelter and rescues that need assistance. It’ll focus its initial efforts on hardest-hit areas like California, Washington and New York. [Built In Boston]

Freight Farms hired CEO. It builds automated farm systems in shipping containers. Former Wahlburgers head Rick Vanzura joined the team, taking over for Brad McNamara, who will now serve as the president. [BostInno]

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