San Francisco-based management information systems company Fast Forward has secured $5 million in a corporate round. Read on for the latest news in venture capital in the local area.

The round brings total funding raised by San Francisco companies in the mobile space over the past month to $131 million.

The Japanese retailer is aiming to open its first Northern California storefront on Haight Street.

San Francisco-based corporate training company SVAcademy has secured $9.5 million in Series A funding. Read on for the latest investment news in the local area.

San Francisco-based corporate training company Degreed has secured $40 million in debt financing. Read on for the latest news in venture capital in the local area.

The New York-based shoemaker is opening its first San Francisco store in the Lower Haight.

San Francisco-based a/b testing company Optimizely has secured $50 million in Series D funding. Read on for the latest news in venture capital in the local area.

Spacious cited SF Planning's "lack of a clear process" for compliance as a significant factor in its departure.

There's a new bright spot on Haight Street's troubled 1600 block, which has been plagued with long-term vacancies.

San Francisco-based home services company Blend has secured $130 million in Series E funding. Read on for the latest news in venture capital in the local area.

It's the latest in an influx of ecommerce brands that have decided to open brick-and-mortar stores in the neighborhood.

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San Francisco-based social company IRL App has secured $8 million in Series A funding. Read on for the latest investment news in the local area.