Sprout Social went public. The startup offers a social media scheduling, engagement and analytics platform. The stocks started trading on Nasdaq at $17 a share. [Built In Chicago]
Hyde Park Venture Partners raised $100M. With earlier funding rounds, they invested in startups such as ShipBob and FourKites. The firm will continue to invest in early-stage startups with these funds. [Built In Chicago]
Northwestern University launched a fintech boot camp. They’ve partnered with Trilogy Education, a workforce accelerator. The 24-week certificate program consists of 2 evening classes and one Saturday class. [Press Release]
CVS Health launched Transform Oncology Care. The program utilizes genomic testing results at the point of prescription to help patients get started more quickly on the best treatment for them. To deliver the service, they’ve partnered with Tempus, a data-driven precision medicine company based in Chicago. [HIT Consultant]
Accenture announced acquisition of Clarity Insights. Founded in 2008, the data science, AI and machine learning company will add almost 350 employees and a portfolio of accelerators to Accenture’s Applied Intelligence business. This will help meet the growing demand for enterprise-level AI and analytics services. [Press Release]
