QuillBot raised $4M. The AI writing tool aims to make writing clearer and more concise. GSV Ventures and Sierra Ventures led the seed funding round. [Built In Chicago]
Upkey opened applications for its virtual internship program. The eight-week program starts on June 1 and is open to thousands. It was created in partnership with the Academy Group. [PRNewswire]
HealthChampion announced acquisition of alligatortek. HealthChampion wants to make it easy to view and manage personal medical records. Alligatortek makes customized enterprise applications for clients. [ChicagoInno]
Chicago:Blend offers VC virtual office hours. The organization is aiming to help diversify the city’s tech community. In order to increase VC access for founders from underrepresented groups, Chicago:Blend is coordinating virtual office hours to help spur socially distanced networking. [Built In Chicago]
Reverb launched carbon offset shipping. It’s a marketplace for new and used instruments and music gear. The company announced that, from now on, all shipping-related carbon emissions from Reverb will be offset by its investments in projects that absorb carbon. [Press Release]
