CareerBuilder sold its background screening arm. Background screening provider Accurate Background entered into an agreement to acquire CareerBuilder's Employment Screening business unit. CareerBuilder will increase its focus on the company's talent acquisition platform. [Press Release]
Foxtrot raised $17M. The startup created a chain of tech-enabled convenience stores that offer delivery services. The new funding allows them to grow their team and add new partners. [Built In Chicago]
AVANT Communications added to leadership team. Jaime Matoba joined the company as a senior director of business management. AVANT offers a platform for IT decision-making. [BusinessWire]
project44 expanded leadership team. The company's platform for shippers and logistics service providers gives visibility into transportation processes to deliver actionable insights. Raji Bedi joined as senior VP of product, Manny Tayas as senior VP of sales in the Americas and Michelle Mesina as VP of people. [Press Release]
Tillable joined up with The Nature Conservancy. The ag tech startup, founded in 2017, offers a farmland rental marketplace. Its alliance with The Nature Conservancy will help farmers and landowners use conservation-friendly practices. [Built In Chicago]
Bounteous acquired The Archer Group. The digital experience agency acquired The Archer Group, which offers digital strategy, experience design and more. The acquisition deepens its offerings. [Press Release]
HealthChampion's got new digs. The personal health records startup just opened a new 8,000-square-foot office in the Loop. The company is planning to double its current headcount of about 20 between its Chicago and Milwaukee offices this year. [ChicagoInno]
