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Alleywatch
3 weeks ago
NYC startup

The Weekly Notable Startup Funding Report: 5/6/24

The Weekly Notable Startup Funding Report highlights funding rounds for various startups in the US, including Airstack, Altruist, and ARRIS. [ more ]
Alleywatch
11 hours ago
NYC startup

The Weekly Notable Startup Funding Report: 5/28/24

The Weekly Notable Startup Funding Report provides insights on recent funding rounds in various US markets, totaling $1.2B. [ more ]
Alleywatch
2 weeks ago
NYC startup

#NYCtech Week in Review: 5/5/24 - 5/11/24

NYC Tech News highlights funding for startups like Provable Markets, Limbo, Dandi, and Liquid Diamonds. [ more ]
Alleywatch
2 weeks ago
NYC startup

The Weekly Notable Startup Funding Report: 5/13/24

The Weekly Notable Startup Funding Report summarizes recent funding rounds of various startups, emphasizing key players and the total amount raised for the week. [ more ]
Alleywatch
4 weeks ago
NYC startup

The Weekly Notable Startup Funding Report: 4/29/24

The article highlights notable startup funding rounds for the week ending 4/27/24, featuring companies like Perplexity AI, Dripos, and Turnkey, totaling $499.9M in new funding. [ more ]
Alleywatch
1 month ago
NYC startup

The Weekly Notable Startup Funding Report: 4/22/24

The Weekly Notable Startup Funding Report highlights $529M in new funding across various US ecosystems. [ more ]
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Coindesk
2 weeks ago
Cryptocurrency

Inside Crypto's 'KOL' Economy: Influencer-Investors Get Special Treatment in Token Deals

KOL rounds involve influencers funding startups for early access and promotion, ushering a new trend in the crypto investment market. [ more ]
#tech-ecosystem
Alleywatch
3 weeks ago
NYC startup

#NYCtech Week in Review: 4/28/24 - 5/4/24

The NYC Tech News for the week ending 5/4 highlighted significant funding rounds for startups like Arbol, beehiiv, The Rounds, and Trovo Health. [ more ]
Alleywatch
1 month ago
NYC startup

The Weekly Notable Startup Funding Report: 4/15/24

The Weekly Notable Startup Funding Report showcases top funding rounds in the US tech ecosystem. [ more ]
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TNW | Deep-Tech
1 week ago
European startups

Swiss startup creates modular device for on-demand cell therapy manufacturing

Automated cell therapy manufacturing with less stress and contamination through modular device. [ more ]
#venture-capital
Crunchbase News
2 weeks ago
Artificial intelligence

The SF Bay Area Has Become The Undisputed Leader In AI Tech And Funding Dollars

San Francisco is the epicenter of artificial intelligence funding and talent, with a significant increase in funding to Bay Area startups. [ more ]
Alleywatch
1 week ago
NYC startup

The AlleyWatch Startup Daily Funding Report: 5/20/2024

Ellipsis Labs raised $20M in Series A funding led by Paradigm. [ more ]
Alleywatch
1 week ago
NYC startup

The AlleyWatch Startup Daily Funding Report: 5/21/2024

Footprint raised $13M in Series A funding and Metatate raised $1.1M in recent funding for their identity authentication and data privacy platforms. [ more ]
Alleywatch
1 week ago
NYC startup

The Weekly Notable Startup Funding Report: 5/20/24

The Weekly Notable Startup Funding Report highlights funding rounds of various startups in different markets in the US, totaling $494M. [ more ]
TechCrunch
1 week ago
European startups

OpenseedVC, which backs operators in Africa and Europe starting their companies, reaches first close of $10M fund | TechCrunch

Founder-market fit crucial for startups' success. [ more ]
TNW | Deep-Tech
3 weeks ago
European startups

Deeptech VC raises 300M in push for 'semiconductor supremacy'

Imec.xpand focuses on AI, semiconductors, nanotechnology, photonics, quantum computing, and medical startups.
Imec.xpand has invested in 23 companies, including two unicorns valued at €1bn or more.
The VC is pushing for semiconductor tech advancement, aiming to help startups innovate and grow amid global competition. [ more ]
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Inc.com
6 days ago
Bootstrapping

Your Co-Working Space Is Bleeding Your Business Dry. This Entrepreneur Has a Solution

Every dollar counts for startup founders; minimizing expenses is crucial for success. [ more ]
Practical Ecommerce
1 week ago
Marketing

New Ecommerce Tools: May 21, 2024

Companies are enhancing services for ecommerce and omnichannel merchants, focusing on tax compliance, accessibility, inventory, social media management, and order fulfillment. [ more ]
TechCrunch
1 week ago
Bootstrapping

VCs wanted FarmboxRx to become a meal kit, the company bootstrapped instead | TechCrunch

Bootstrapping can be a strategic choice to maintain focus and avoid being swayed by investor demands. [ more ]
TNW | Fintech-Ecommerce
3 weeks ago
European startups

Tilburg's Mr. Winston raises 600K for its hospitality POS system

Mr. Winston raised €600,000 to develop its POS system and expand into new markets. [ more ]
#venture-funding
Alleywatch
2 weeks ago
NYC startup

The AlleyWatch Startup Daily Funding Report: 5/13/2024

ByHeart raised $95M in venture funding, while Pepper raised $30M in Series B funding. [ more ]
Alleywatch
2 months ago
NYC startup

The AlleyWatch Startup Daily Funding Report: 3/6/2024

Argyle raised $30M in Venture funding led by Rockefeller Capital Management.
Axonius raised $200M as a Series E extension led by Lightspeed Venture Partners and Accel. [ more ]
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#entrepreneurship
Silicon Canals
2 weeks ago
European startups

Amsterdam-based startups that raised funding in April 2024; 6 of them are hiring right now

Amsterdam is a thriving hub for startups attracting global investors, providing mentorship, network, and investment opportunities. [ more ]
TechCrunch
1 month ago
Venture

Check out the complete roundtable lineup at TC Early Stage 2024 | TechCrunch

Fan-favorite roundtable sessions at Early Stage offer valuable insights for entrepreneurs.
The roundtable roster features topics such as seed funding, networking, and product development at the event. [ more ]
London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 month ago
Venture

VC's share business advice to secure funding in 2024

Only 6% of startups are funded by VCs or angel investors.
Common reasons for VC rejection include lack of scalability, market validation, and leadership team expertise. [ more ]
Alleywatch
2 months ago
Startup companies

The 16 Largest Global Startup Funding Rounds of January 2024

Largest global startup funding rounds for January 2024
PropelME exclusive program for startups [ more ]
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#data-management
TechCrunch
1 week ago
Artificial intelligence

Weka raises $140M as the AI boom bolsters data platforms | TechCrunch

Startups addressing data management challenges in AI projects are attracting significant funding, highlighting the industry's struggle with data quality and organization. [ more ]
Alleywatch
1 month ago
NYC startup

The Weekly Notable Startup Funding Report: 4/8/24

Highlighting notable funding rounds in the US ecosystems.
Key funding details for Homebase, Actnano, Read AI, and other startups totaling $542M. [ more ]
TechCrunch
3 months ago
Startup companies

Artie helps companies put data to work faster with real time syncing | TechCrunch

Artie wants to solve the problem of lag in using data by efficiently moving it from databases to data warehouses.
Artie uses Change Data Capture (CDC) and stream processing to perform data syncs in a reliable and efficient way, resulting in low latency and optimized compute costs. [ more ]
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Entrepreneur
1 week ago
European startups

How Much Capital Does Your Startup Need? | Entrepreneur

Determining the right amount of capital is crucial for startup success. [ more ]
TechCrunch
1 week ago
European startups

Meet PayHOA, a profitable and once-bootstrapped SaaS startup that just landed a $27.5M Series A | TechCrunch

PayHOA, a self-managed HOA software startup, raised a significant series A round due to its profitability and catering to a niche market of volunteer-based organizations. [ more ]
TNW | Ecosystems
3 weeks ago
European startups

This week in Dutch tech

Advances in medtech, quantum breakthroughs, and Dutch chip industry boost highlighted in TNW's weekly tech news round-up. [ more ]
InsideEVs
3 weeks ago
Cars

Rivian Gets $827 Million To Expand Factory For R2 Production

Launching a car company requires significant capital investment, making it less lucrative compared to starting a software company. [ more ]
LawSites
3 weeks ago
Artificial intelligence

Harvey AI To Move Out Of Early Access Phase, Release More Affordable Versions Of Its Custom AI Models

Generative AI legal tech startup Harvey experienced rapid growth in funding and major partnerships with top firms, positioning itself as a frontrunner in the legal AI sector. [ more ]
Alleywatch
4 weeks ago
NYC startup

AgentSmyth Raises $2.5M for its AI-Powered Assistant for Equity Research

AI in investment analysis expands data sources, saving time for interpretation. AgentSmyth offers fast, AI-powered financial insights to professionals at $30/day. [ more ]
TechCrunch
4 weeks ago
Data science

Carbonfact is a carbon management platform designed specifically for the fashion industry | TechCrunch

Carbonfact provides carbon management tool exclusively for the fashion industry, focusing on industry-specific needs for accurate measurements and reporting. [ more ]
Alleywatch
1 month ago
NYC startup

The 17 Largest Global Startup Funding Rounds of March 2024

The article breaks down the largest global startup funding rounds for March 2024, providing insights on the top-funded startups in various regions like NYC, London, and the US. [ more ]
TNW | Deep-Tech
1 month ago
Data science

World-first satellites for commercial science set for launch in 2025

British startup plans to launch science satellites, offering data directly to researchers through membership model. [ more ]
#investment
TechCrunch
1 month ago
Startup companies

Tesla's newsy week, and is fintech having a moment? | TechCrunch

Tesla was a central focus on TechCrunch this week with updates on layoffs and pricing changes coupled with discussions on various startup funding rounds. [ more ]
TechCrunch
1 month ago
Startup companies

HR startup Rippling is in discussions to raise at a $13.4B valuation, up from $11.25B | TechCrunch

Rippling is raising new capital with $200M injection and $670M through share sale, potentially reaching $13.4B valuation. [ more ]
TechCrunch
3 months ago
Startup companies

PayPal Ventures' first AI investment, a credit-based dating app and Robinhood's good week | TechCrunch

New fintech dating app requires minimum 675 credit score.
Robinhood's surprising profit boosts stock prices. [ more ]
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#cybersecurity
TechCrunch
1 month ago
Privacy professionals

Cape dials up $61M from A16Z + more for mobile service that doesn't use personal data | TechCrunch

Cape aims to provide a more secure approach by minimizing the collection of personal data, enhancing privacy protection. [ more ]
TNW | Data-Security
2 months ago
Privacy professionals

Dutch cybersecurity startup bags 36M amid spike in online attacks

Eye Security focuses on providing cyber protection, incident response, and cyber insurance services to small-to-medium sized companies.
The recent funding round led by JPMorgan brings Eye Security's total amount raised to € 57.5mn to help consolidate its presence in the Netherlands, Germany, Belgium, and expand into other European nations. [ more ]
Alleywatch
2 months ago
NYC startup

#NYCtech Week in Review: 3/3/24 - 3/9/24

Axonius raised $200M in Series E extension.
Claroty raised $100M in additional funding. [ more ]
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TechCrunch
1 month ago
Startup companies

Introducing the ScaleUp Startups Program at Disrupt 2024 for Series A to B startups | TechCrunch

Access to 10,000 tech leaders and investors without hefty fees
Chance to showcase company, network, and gain visibility [ more ]
TechCrunch
1 month ago
European startups

Y Combinator's latest cohort had only one LatAm startup in large part because of AI | TechCrunch

Y Combinator had a significant drop in Latin American startups in its Winter 2024 batch compared to previous cohorts.
The decline in Latin American startups participating in Y Combinator's batches is notable, potentially impacted by reduced efforts like global outreach tours. [ more ]
TechCrunch
1 month ago
Venture

EarliTec Diagnostics raises $21.5M to help diagnose autism earlier | TechCrunch

One in 36 children in the U.S. has autism, and early diagnosis can significantly impact developmental outcomes.
EarliTec Diagnostics utilizes AI to diagnose autism in children as young as 16 months, with a quick 12-minute test. [ more ]
#fintech
TechCrunch
1 month ago
Startup companies

Sachin Bansal's fintech Navi seeks $2B valuation in its first major external fundraise | TechCrunch

Sachin Bansal in talks to raise funding for Indian fintech startup Navi at a valuation around $2 billion.
Navi has been largely self-funded with Bansal owning 97% of the company, seeking between $200 million and $400 million from investors. [ more ]
TechCrunch
2 months ago
Startup companies

Monzo, the UK challenger bank with 9 million customers, raises $430 million | TechCrunch

Monzo raises $430 million in late stage funding, reaching a $5 billion valuation.
The funding round led by Google's CapitalG signifies resilience amid a decline in European tech funding. [ more ]
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#investment-trends
TechCrunch
1 month ago
Venture

The startup fundraising squeeze could persist as VCs struggle to refill their own coffers | TechCrunch

Startups may still face challenges in fundraising despite IPO window opening and potential interest rate cuts.
VC fundraising is facing hurdles due to challenges in attracting new capital from limited partners, impacting investment in startups. [ more ]
Alleywatch
3 months ago
Startup companies

The Weekly Notable Startup Funding Report: 2/26/24

Notable startup funding rounds highlighted
Diverse range of startups receiving significant investments [ more ]
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#financial-planning
Alleywatch
1 month ago
NYC startup

The Weekly Notable Startup Funding Report: 4/1/24

Various notable startup funding rounds in different ecosystems were highlighted, including Herself, Observe, Activeloop, and others totaling $928M in new funding.
Diverse sectors such as financial planning, price optimization, data structuring, and AI/ML supply chain security received significant funding. [ more ]
TechCrunch
2 months ago
Startup companies

When your cap table makes your startup uninvestable | TechCrunch

Be cautious about sharing detailed financial information in early stages of fundraising.
Equity distribution can significantly impact a startup's ability to raise future funds. [ more ]
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Alleywatch
2 months ago
NYC startup

The Weekly Notable Startup Funding Report: 3/25/24

Electric vehicle charging startup, AmpUp, raised $277K.
Data intelligence startup, BigID, secured $60.0M funding. [ more ]
TNW | Ecosystems
2 months ago
European startups

German climate tech VC raises 'record-breaking' 300M first fund

World Fund has raised €300M, the largest first-time fund in European climate tech VC history.
The fund focuses on investing in startups developing technology to decarbonize various industries. [ more ]
Yahoo Finance
2 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Open-source AI models released by Tokyo lab Sakana founded by former Google researchers

Novel AI model creation through model merging and evolution-inspired method
Release of Japanese language AI models by Sakana AI [ more ]
TechCrunch
2 months ago
Startup companies

The Carevoice raises $10M Series B, bucking the funding slowdown in health tech | TechCrunch

Insurtech companies facing challenges
Shift towards embedded insurance model
Investor interest in startups with good economics [ more ]
resund Startups
2 months ago
European startups

Eletive raised further 2M

Eletive raised €2 million in funding during its last fiscal year
The funding valued Eletive at €39 million, up 66% from two years ago [ more ]
TechCrunch
2 months ago
Remote teams

RemotePass, which helps companies onboard, manage, pay and retain remote workers, raises $5.5M | TechCrunch

Organizations are adapting onboarding procedures for remote employees.
High demand for startups offering HR and payroll tools for remote work. [ more ]
#venture-capitalists
Entrepreneur
2 months ago
Startup companies

Understanding the 6 Different Types of Startup Funding | Entrepreneur

Venture capitalists are not the primary source of funding for early-stage startups.
Accelerators and incubators offer mentorship, advice, resources, and network access to startups. [ more ]
TechCrunch
3 months ago
Startup companies

Why some VCs are pulling back from Europe, Google's AI push, and who is the CEO of Byju's? | TechCrunch

Stocks and crypto prices are mixed globally, big earnings week ahead with companies like Zoom and Salesforce reporting.
U.S.-based venture capitalists face challenges in Europe, Interview Kickstart successfully self-funded before venture capital funding. [ more ]
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TechCrunch
2 months ago
Startup companies

Coverdash gathers insurance's biggest carriers so SMBs can get coverage in minutes | TechCrunch

Coverdash tripled embedded partners to over 100 in a year.
CEO decided whether to raise unnecessary capital for quicker partner onboarding. [ more ]
TechCrunch
3 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Inkitt, a self-publishing platform using AI to develop bestsellers, books $37M led by Khosla | TechCrunch

AI used to identify and distribute compelling stories
Expansion plans include AI-generated content, multimedia empire, and new ventures like games and audiobooks [ more ]
Entrepreneur
3 months ago
Startup companies

5 Steps For Startups To Overcome the Difficult Funding Market | Entrepreneur

Take actions to ensure business survival during tough venture capital markets.
Venture capital markets saw a significant decline in 2023, making it challenging for startups to raise capital. [ more ]
Entrepreneur
3 months ago
Fundraising

Why Startups Should Not Wait Before Investing in PR | Entrepreneur

Initiate PR early for startups
PR builds credibility for investors [ more ]
TechCrunch
3 months ago
Marketing

AddGlow takes on Reddit, Facebook with community-building software for brands | TechCrunch

Brands lose out on organic traffic by relying on third-party community sites
Owned community can increase retention and organic traffic [ more ]
TechCrunch
3 months ago
Startup companies

This YC alum just raised $31M to build the 'TurboTax for construction permitting' | TechCrunch

Kleiner Perkins led the Series A funding for PermitFlow just over a year after a seed round.
PermitFlow aims to streamline the construction permitting process with end-to-end workflow and automation software. [ more ]
ReadWrite
3 months ago
Artificial intelligence

ElevenLabs to launch AI for the creation of unique sound effects

ElevenLabs introduces AI sound effects for AI-generated video.
ElevenLabs used OpenAI's Sora to create artificially generated sound effects. [ more ]
TechCrunch
3 months ago
Startup companies

Building a startup is like building a house | TechCrunch

Start with detailed plans to attract investors.
Investors expect milestones and achievements, not vague promises. [ more ]
TechCrunch
3 months ago
Business intelligence

Motif Analytics brings sequence analytics to growth teams | TechCrunch

Motif Analytics raises $5.7 million in seed funding round
Motif Analytics helps product teams find patterns in user interactions [ more ]
Alleywatch
3 months ago
NYC startup

#NYCtech Week in Review: 1/28/24 - 2/3/24

Benepass raises $20M in funding for its flexible benefits platform
GovDash secures $10.3M in funding for its AI-powered proposal solution for government contractors [ more ]
TechCrunch
3 months ago
Artificial intelligence

To benefit all, diverse voices must take part in leading the growth and regulation of AI | TechCrunch

Latinx/e founders and leaders are absent from important conversations about AI's growth and regulation.
Latinx/e founders receive less than 2% of startup investment funding. [ more ]
BetaKit
3 months ago
Artificial intelligence

A|I: The AI Times - Ex-CPPIB chief wants to raise $500M-USD AI growth fund

Mark Machin and Mark Shulgan are raising a $500 million growth capital fund to invest in AI startups.
Toronto-based legaltech startup Spellbook has secured $20 million in funding to scale its AI-powered contract review and drafting tool. [ more ]
Alleywatch
3 months ago
NYC startup

#NYCtech Week in Review: 1/21/24 - 1/27/24

Bilt Rewards raises $200M in funding
Ansel raises $20M in funding [ more ]
TechCrunch
3 months ago
Venture

Cap VC wants to be the AI-powered 'operating system' for VCs | TechCrunch

Cap VC is launching a tool for VC firms to make better investment decisions using AI.
The tool turns unstructured data from PDF files into structured data, providing context to portfolio companies. [ more ]
Ars Technica
4 months ago
Startup companies

Taking stock: Private investment in space companies rebounded in 2023

Private investment in space companies reached $12.5 billion in 2023, a 30% increase from the previous year.
Investors are becoming more cautious and diligent about where they invest their money, leading to a consolidation trend and less support for unsuccessful companies. [ more ]
TechCrunch
4 months ago
Startup companies

AI versus SaaS, EV charging, and a new $250M fund | TechCrunch

Vertice raises $25M to help companies reduce software and cloud spend
Electra raises $330M to build its own charging network for EVs
Build a Rocket Boy raises $110M despite not having any gaming titles in the market [ more ]
Alleywatch
4 months ago
Startup companies

#NYCtech Week in Review: 1/7/24 - 1/13/24

Athena Club raised $33.5M in funding for its subscription platform for personal care products for women.
Parallel Learning secured $6.125M in venture funding for its teletherapy platform for K-12 students. [ more ]
Alleywatch
4 months ago
NYC startup

The AlleyWatch Startup Daily Funding Report: 1/10/2024

Parallel Learning raises $6.125M in venture funding for its teletherapy platform for K-12 students.
Sanzo secures $5M in funding for its Asian-inspired sparkling water brand. [ more ]
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