Kindred acquires Mango and appoints CTO after $15m fundraising

Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: Members-only home swapping network Kindred has announced the acquihire of intentional dating app Mango and its founder, Bryan Li, who joins the company as chief technology officer [CTO].
Nuggets COO claims accolade at Booking.com Technology Playmaker Awards

Reading Time: 2 minutesLondon: Booking.com has named Seema Khinda Johnson, co-founder of blockchain-powered payments and ID platform Nuggets, as Entrepreneur of the Year in its annual Booking.com Technology Playmaker Awards. Now in its third year, the Booking.com Technology Playmaker Awards recognise women across the global technology scene who are trailblazing new paths, creating innovative products and experiences and positively impacting communities by inspiring future generations. […]
Women only vacation rental platform Golightly has launched

Reading Time: 2 minutesWorldwide: New vacation rental service Golightly is providing a women only platform for rentals and renters. The company was inspired by a poor experience CEO Victoria O’Connell had renting her London home on Airbnb in 2017. In the aftermath of her home’s burglary and poor treatment, she wondered how many other women felt unsafe letting […]