Few could have expected what would happen to the world at the start of 2020. But these four Boston-area companies have been uniquely well-positioned to increase business.
Boston is a bustling scene for healthcare, but companies across a range of other industries are making moves as well. Catch up on the latest news from these innovative startups. This is the Built In Boston weekly refresh.
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With $150 million of fresh funding in its coffers, Pentera plans to double its global headcount this year, and will focus much of its hiring efforts here in the Boston area.
This latest funding round will be used to help Pison launch its first product later this year. The company also plans to make 50 hires, with an emphasis on engineering, product development and business development.
Catalant describes 2020 as a “watershed year,” since demand for freelancers in strategic areas hit record numbers on its platform. To keep up, the company will use this fresh funding to scale its business and team, with a dozen open tech positions at its Boston HQ.
