Elance, the Internet platform used by businesses to gain instant access to 1 million independent workers online, today announced that it has secured $16 Million in expansion capital led by the Stripes Group with existing investors, New Enterprise Associates (NEA) and Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers, participating.

MyWebGrocer, the leading provider of digital grocery solutions, announced the launch of Plan2Gro 5X platform. This new platform reinforces MyWebGrocer’s position as the leader in digital grocery planning, now with 30% share of the market.

eMarketer, a business information provider covering digital marketing, media and commerce, today announced that Stripes Group has completed a $25 million minority investment in the company.

Elance, the leading platform for online work, today announced a $1M commitment to the Startup America Partnership in order to help young companies grow and create jobs throughout the country.

Sandata Technologies the leading provider of software-as-a-service (SaaS) solutions to the home care industry announced today the appointment of healthcare technology industry veteran, Tom Underwood, as Chief Executive Officer.

Headset specialist Turtle Beach became the UK’s top-selling peripherals firm of 2011 in terms of value.

Seamless announced the opening of its Sixth Avenue office Tuesday with Mayor Bloomberg on hand