Today’s early-stage startup funding and acquisitions news:
AI
Spanish startup Optimitive raises first funding to sell AI software to industry (via GigaOm)
Gaming
Daily online fantasy sports become real as DraftKings closes $24M round (via VentureBeat)
Health/Healthcare
Backed With $3.5M From Social+Capital, Athos Is Creating Connected Workout Clothing That Tracks Your Muscle Output And More (via TechCrunch)
Devices/Gadgets
Revolv gets $4M for its universal hub aimed at the smart home (via GigaOm)
Content/Publishing
In Its First Acquisition, Byliner Buys Seesaw, The Startup Led By CoTweet Founders (via TechCrunch)
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