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Impact investing, which focuses on social or environmental returns in addition to financial ones, has until now lacked performance data. But new research may shed light on the financial viability of mission-driven investments.

‘Do-good’ companies can do well for investors, Wharton researchers say

May 20, 2019 at 9:31 p.m.

Impact investing is a nice idea — and for many critics that's precisely the problem. The relatively young industry, which focuses on social or environmental returns in addition to financial...

Chicago-based on-demand parking app SpotHero acquired ParkPlease, a San Francisco-based company that will help it expand in that city.

SpotHero buys ParkPlease in attempt to bolster San Francisco presence

May 20, 2019 at 9:30 p.m.

Chicago-based on-demand parking app SpotHero on Tuesday announced the acquisition of ParkPlease, a San Francisco-based company that will help it expand in that city. Terms of the deal were not...

Twitter direct messages: How tech leaders plan to use it (or not)

May 20, 2019 at 9:29 p.m.

Twitter announced Monday that would open up its direct messaging feature on an optional basis, raising the possibility of all kinds of pitches — business and otherwise — landing in...

The mobile app for gift card marketplace Raise.com.

Raise Marketplace’s $615 million valuation means further ‘validation’

May 20, 2019 at 9:27 p.m.

Among Midwestern companies that raised outside financing in the first quarter of 2015, one stands out: Raise Marketplace. A new report from Seattle-based private equity and venture capital research firm...

PayPal, Apple Pay and the future of zero-effort payments

May 20, 2019 at 9:27 p.m.

Consumers trained by Uber and Amazon are learning to like easy, almost invisible payment experiences, leaving merchants wondering how far that trend can go — and how fast. "Increasingly, customers...

GiveForward’s Desiree Vargas Wrigley takes new role; Josh Chapman new CEO

May 20, 2019 at 9:26 p.m.

Desiree Vargas Wrigley ?, co-founder of GiveForward, announced Tuesday morning she is stepping down as CEO of the company that provides a crowdfunding platform for people in need. Vargas Wrigley...

As voting day approaches, Chicagoans may wonder why they can't yet vote from the palms of their hands.

Why you aren’t voting for Chicago mayor from a smartphone

May 20, 2019 at 9:25 p.m.

As Chicagoans trek to the polls Tuesday for the city's first-ever mayoral runoff election, some may wonder why they can't yet vote from the palms of their hands. "For me...

Max Temkin, co-creator of Cards Against Humanity, takes a call at the company's headquarters in Logan Square.

Cards Against Humanity women’s scholarship fuels a debate

May 20, 2019 at 9:24 p.m.

Cards Against Humanity has raised more than $222,000 and prompted discussion about women-specific initiatives since releasing a new science-themed pack on Monday to fund a women's STEM scholarship. Proceeds from...

Amy Francetic is CEO of Clean Energy Trust, the recipient of a $250,000 grant.

Clean Energy Trust awarded $250,000 federal grant for prize fund

May 20, 2019 at 9:24 p.m.

The Chicago-based Clean Energy Trust, which supports clean energy startups through business development, won a piece of $10 million in grants from the U.S. Commerce Department. The trust is the...

Cards Against Humanity started with eight high school friends but has grown into a 15-person company.

Cards Against Humanity science deck to fund women’s STEM scholarship

May 20, 2019 at 9:24 p.m.

Cards Against Humanity released a new science-themed deck Monday, with proceeds funding a scholarship for women pursuing STEM education. The 30-card pack sells for $10 and adds lines like "supermassive...

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