SAP gives startups millions of dollars worth of software. Here’s why.

SAP's startup program is not just about building loyalty with early-stage companies. It's about ensuring SAP has an equity stake and, when the timing is right, that it can make the first stab at acquisition.

Taulia raises $8.5M to help suppliers avert their own debt crises

Taulia, which offers discounts in exchange for timely payments, announced an $8.5 million second round of funding yesterday. DAG Ventures joined existing investors Matrix Partners and Trinity Ventures to lead the round.

In a sluggish economy, San Francisco-based Taulia is …