Channel markets

Florida Funders, a hybrid of a venture capital fund coupled with a crowdfunding platform, launches channel partner program to speed deel flow, expand community.

Kaseya scores $500 million private equity funding via TPG & Insight Venture Partners. Vows IT management software acquisitions. Hits $1.75 billion valuation.

Google CallJoy is a cloud-based phone agent for small businesses that seeks to further disrupt traditional voicemail and IT support phone systems.

Comcast acquires managed WiFi service provider Deep Blue Communications just as Cisco Systems and others ramp up WiFi 6 networking gear.

Accenture acquires Zielpuls, a German technology consultancy that designs smart products and services for automotive companies, medical technology, industrial equipment, and high-tech industries.

Commvault CEO Sanjay Mirchandani: Optimistic but not pleased with data protection company's financial results. Midmarket channel partner program fixes under way.

Google CEO Sundar Pichai avoids Google Cloud Platform (GCP) revenue question as GCP expenses climb, and Microsoft Azure & Amazon Web Services (AWS) revenues soar.