| Date | Title | Description |
| 10.12.2024 | Navigating the Waters of Cryptocurrency: The Battle Against Dirty Money | In the world of cryptocurrency, the phrase "clean coins" has become a buzzword. But what does it mean? And why does it matter? The rise of anti-money laundering (AML) regulations has transformed the landscape of digital currencies... |
| 10.12.2024 | Techstars and WirelessCar Collaborate to Propel Connected Vehicle Services Innovation that Empowers Future Mobility | Techstars and WirelessCar Collaborate to Propel Connected Vehicle Services Innovation that Empowers Future Mobility
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Gothenburg, Sweden, December 10, 2024 - Techstars, a pre-seed investor, and ... |
| 09.12.2024 | Spacetech startup Pixxel snags additional $24 mn as part of Series B round | Kshitij Khandelwal and Awais Ahmed, founders of Pixxel
Space-technology startup Pixxel, which raised $36 million led by tech giant Google last year in June, has further secured $24 million as a part of its Series B round, taking the total f... |
| 03.12.2024 | TECHSTARS WASHINGTON DC POWERED BY J.P. MORGAN TO HOST DEMO DAY FEATURING A PORTFOLIO OF TWENTY GLOBAL TECH COMPANIES | TED Keynote Speaker, Marcus Bullock
The global cohort will showcase tech solutions targeting innovation within legacy industries; TED Speaker Marcus Bullock to make keynote address
While talent is distributed equally, opportunity is not. It... |
| 28.11.2024 | Karnataka's Bold Leap into Space and Defense Manufacturing | Karnataka is reaching for the stars. The state government has unveiled plans for a cutting-edge space and defense manufacturing park, with an investment of INR 650 crore. This ambitious project aims to capture a hefty 50% share of India's e... |
| 28.11.2024 | Ecolectro: Green Hydrogen Electrolyzer Company Secures $10.5 Million (Series A) | Ecolectro, a leader in green hydrogen technology, announced the closing of its $10.5 million Series A funding round, led by Toyota Ventures with participation from Starshot Capital, DNX Ventures, Energy Revolution Ventures, New Climate Vent... |
| 27.11.2024 | N3MUS Secures $800K to Revolutionize Web3 Gaming | In the vibrant world of gaming, a new player has emerged. N3MUS, a Web3 gaming ecosystem based in the British Virgin Islands, has successfully raised $800,000 in pre-seed funding. This investment, led by the Moonbeam Foundation, signals a b... |
| 26.11.2024 | StartupFuel launches tool to help VCs identify AI misinformation during due diligence | StartupFuel, a Canada-based AI due diligence company, has launched DiligenceGPT, a tool designed to help venture capital firms address AI misinformation and bias in due diligence for African startups.
The AI-powered tool helps VC firms to s... |
| 26.11.2024 | Платформа для генерации 3D-данных от Bifrost помогает промышленности ускорить обучение моделей | Привет, на связи Юлия Рогозина, бизнес-аналитик Шерпа Роботикс. Сегодня я перевела для вас статью, посвященную стартапу, который создал платформу для 3D-генерации данных без команды 3D-специалистов. Приглашаю ознакомиться с возможной идеей ... |
| 21.11.2024 | N3MUS Raises $800K in Pre-Seed Funding Led by Moonbeam Foundation, Backed by Arrington, Borderless, and Techstars | N3MUS raises $800K to advance its Web3 gaming ecosystem, focusing on seamless onboarding, tournaments, and cross-chain gaming experiences.
ROAD TOWN, TORTOLA, VIRGIN ISLANDS, BRITISH, November 21, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- N3MUS has succes... |
| 21.11.2024 | Accelerators vs Incubators: What Startups Need to Know | Startup founders who want to start their careers on the right foot often seek help from an accelerator or incubator.
The terms “accelerator” and “incubator” are often assumed to represent the same concept. However, there are a few key disti... |
| 18.11.2024 | DMG Ventures opts for sweet investment with upcycling start-up Blue Stripes | DMG Ventures, the venture capital arm of DMG Media, has invested in US start-up Blue Stripes as part of a Series B found led by foodtech fund Zintinus.
Blue Stripes upcycles the whole fruit cacao, about 70% of which is discarded by chocolat... |
| 18.11.2024 | The ‘perfect storm’ is upon us — Britain needs more start-up support | - |
| 18.11.2024 | Deep Tech Momentum launches pan-European deeptech marketplace | Today sees the launch of Europe's first pan-European deeptech capital and customer acquisition marketplace by Deep Tech Momentum to help turn Europe into one of the world's leading deeptech ecosystems.
Recent statements from Mario Draghi, R... |
| 15.11.2024 | Neural Notes: AI meets autism support with the Understanding Zoe chatbot | Laetitia Andrac (CEO), Johan Erchoff (CTO/CPO). Image: Understanding Zoe. article-article-body
Welcome back to Neural Notes, where I look at some of the most interest AI news and businesses in Australia. This week, early stage startup Under... |
| 15.11.2024 | TestSprite Announces $1.5 Million Pre-Seed Funding to Lead the Next Wave of Testing for GenAI-Developed Software | TestSprite, pioneering AI-powered autonomous software testing, today announced the close of a $1.5 million pre-seed round, bringing the total funding amount raised to $1.7 million. Investors included Techstars, Jinqiu Capital, MiraclePlus, ... |
| 14.11.2024 | Ecolectro Closes $10.5M Series A Funding | Ecolectro, a NYC-based green hydrogen technology company, raised $10.5M in Series A funding.
The round was led by Toyota Ventures with participation from Starshot Capital, DNX Ventures, Energy Revolution Ventures, New Climate Ventures, Banc... |
| 14.11.2024 | TestSprite nabs $1.5M to build autonomous AI software testing platform
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Investors in the round included Tec... |
| 14.11.2024 | TestSprite Raises $1.5M in Pre-Seed Funding | TestSprite, a Seattle, WA-based AI-powered autonomous software testing company, raised $1.5M in Pre-Seed funding.
Backers included Techstars, Jinqiu Capital, MiraclePlus, Hat-trick Capital, EdgeCase Capital Partners, and angel investor Rafa... |
| 06.11.2024 | Стартап ForceField разработал технологию, распознающую дипфейки | Стартап, занимающийся борьбой с фейками и ложной информацией, продемонстрировал свои разработки, сообщает TechCrunch. ForceField создал набор программных интерфейсов под названием MARQ, которые предназначены для проверки подлинности контент... |
| 03.11.2024 | Bifrost AI: Generative 3D Data Platform Company Raises $8 Million (Series A) | Generative 3D data platform Bifrost AI announced it has raised $8 million in Series A funding. Carbide Ventures led this round, which also included Airbus Ventures, Peak XV’s Surge (formerly Sequoia Capital India & SEA), Wavemaker Partn... |
| 01.11.2024 | Bifrost AI: Bridging the Gap Between Digital and Physical Realms with $8M Funding | In the heart of Silicon Valley, a new player is reshaping the landscape of artificial intelligence. Bifrost AI, a San Francisco-based company, has just secured $8 million in Series A funding. This investment is not just a financial boost; i... |
| 31.10.2024 | Bifrost raises $8M to accelerate AI's ability to solve problems in the physical world | SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Bifrost AI, a Generative 3D Data platform, raised $8 million in Series A funding to meet the growing demand for AI training data and 3D simulations. Its physically accurate data generation engine ... |
| 29.10.2024 | VDS 2024: A Convergence of Innovation and Investment in Valencia | Valencia, a city known for its vibrant culture and stunning architecture, recently transformed into a bustling hub of innovation. The seventh edition of the Valencia Digital Summit (VDS) took place on October 23 and 24, 2024, at the iconic ... |
| 29.10.2024 | VDS brings together investors with over €250B in private equity for startups | The seventh edition of VDS has succeeded in gathering investors with a collective portfolio of over €250 billion in private equity dedicated to startups.
The international tech gathering, held on October 23 and 24 at Valencia’s City of Arts... |
| 29.10.2024 | VDS brings together investors with over €250 billion in private equity for startups (Sponsored) | The seventh edition of VDS has succeeded in gathering investors with a collective portfolio of over €250 billion in private equity dedicated to startups. The international tech gathering, held on October 23 and 24 at Valencia’s City of Arts... |
| 25.10.2024 | Transforming African businesses: Sidebrief leads the charge for a unified compliance ecosystem | Ask any entrepreneur, one of the most challenging aspects of business growth across the continent is compliance. Sidebrief, a household name using innovation to tackle this problem, is on a mission to simplify the complex web of regulations... |
| 24.10.2024 | MoneyStack Raises $250K in Pre-Seed Funding | MoneyStack, a Pittsburgh, PA-based company providing a financial counseling platform for behavioral health care, raised $250K in funding.
Richard King Mellon Foundation made the investment.
The company intends to use the funds to accelerate... |
| 24.10.2024 | Sensei secures €15M to expand autonomous retail vision | Portuguese autonomous retail scaleup Sensei has secured €15 million in a Series A funding round to dramatically scale its vision: 1,000 fully autonomous points of sale by 2026.
Sensei’s technology promises to eliminate checkout lines, strea... |
| 23.10.2024 | Techstars Partners with OSAZ to Revolutionize the Beauty Industry with Data-Driven AI | Osazomon Imarenezor (OSAZ)
OSAZ, a rising beauty-tech startup founded by scientist, engineer, and entrepreneur Osazomon Imarenezor, is shaking up the beauty industry with its data-driven approach to skincare. Backed by a new partnership wit... |
| 23.10.2024 | Lisbon-based Sensei raises €15 million to revolutionize autonomous retail | Sensei, a Portuguese scaleup and a European pioneer in autonomous retail technology, has secured €15 million in a Series A funding round to dramatically scale its vision: 1,000 fully autonomous points of sale by 2026. With a mission to resh... |
| 15.10.2024 | Molg: Circular Manufacturing Processes Company Raises $5.5 Million (Seed) | Molg announced the closing of $5.5 million in seed funding to scale the company’s circular manufacturing processes for electronics and electrical components. Closed Loop Partners’ Ventures Group led the funding round, which included partici... |
| 10.10.2024 | Scotland's Smart Things Revolution: Fueling Innovation with Investment | Scotland is on the brink of a technological renaissance. The Smart Things Accelerator Centre (STAC) is leading the charge. With a new investment fund, STAC aims to propel the next generation of “smart things” startups into the spotlight. Th... |
| 10.10.2024 | STAC Invest Syndicate offers £150k boost to Scottish 'smart things' startups | The Smart Things Accelerator Centre (STAC) has lined up an investment fund and partnered with the National Robotarium to support the next generation of “smart things” entrepreneurs in Scotland.
The STAC Invest Syndicate — a platform to conn... |
| 10.10.2024 | STAC Lines Up Investment Fund for “Smart Things” Startups | The Smart Things Accelerator Centre (STAC) has lined up an investment fund for the next generation of “smart things” entrepreneurs in Scotland, and partnered with the National Robotarium to help support these founders.
The STAC Investment S... |
| 08.10.2024 | Aware Health Secures $3M for Value-Based Musculoskeletal Solution | What You Should Know:
– Aware Health, a leading innovator in value-based musculoskeletal (“MSK”) solutions, today announced the successful close of a $3 million seed funding round.
– This round was led by Boomerang Ventures with participati... |
| 04.10.2024 | Techstar-backed Voovo reinvents learning with AI and €500K Pre-Seed investment | Voovo, a Budapest AI-powered flashcard app designed to change how students and educators engage with learning content, has secured €500,000 Pre-Seed funding.
Voovo offers an adaptive and personalised learning experience through digital flas... |
| 03.10.2024 | Str8bat: The Future of Cricket Performance Technology | In the world of sports, technology is the new playmaker. Str8bat, a Bengaluru-based startup, is leading the charge in cricket performance enhancement. Recently, it secured $3.5 million in a Series A funding round, a significant boost for a ... |
| 03.10.2024 | Sportstech Platform str8bat Bags USD 3.5 Mn to Revolutionise Cricket Performance with AI-Driven Wearables Exfinity Venture Partners led Str8bat's Series A funding round, joined by TRTL, Eternal Capita... | Bengaluru-based sportstech platform str8bat has secured USD 3.5 million (INR 29.4 crore) in its Series A funding round, led by Exfinity Venture Partners.
The round also saw participation from TRTL, Eternal Capital, VCats Group, and existing... |
| 03.10.2024 | Budapest-based Voovo raises €500k pre-seed to scale microlearning in education | Voovo, an AI-powered flashcard app designed to revolutionize how students and educators engage with learning content, announced that it has secured €500k in a successful pre-seed funding round. The round was led by global startup accelerato... |
| 27.09.2024 | Techstars Washington DC Powered by J.P. Morgan Accelerator Announces New Tech Companies Reshaping Legacy Industries | 2024 Techstars Washington DC Class
Accelerator To Drive Equitable Access to Funding and Transform Traditional Industries Through Emerging Technologies
While talent is distributed equally, opportunity is not. It’s about changing the entire e... |
| 26.09.2024 | Neural Notes: Meet Jaimee, the AI companion built for women | L-R: Jaimee co-founders Sreyna Rath (CEO) and Camilla Cooke (CMO). Source: SmartCompany article-article-body
Welcome back to Neural Notes, a column where I look at some of the most interesting AI news of the week, In this edition I chat wit... |
| 23.09.2024 | mbue Raises $1.8M in Pre-Seed Funding | Left to right: Jean-Pierre Trou, CEO & Co-Founder, Dave DeCaprio, CTO & Co-Founder
mbue, an Austin, TX-based AI-first vertical SaaS construction tech startup, raised $1.8M in Pre-Seed funding
Backers included Techstars, Geek Venture... |
| 23.09.2024 | Berlin-based Cariqa gets €1 million to launch consumer-facing EV charging marketplace | Cariqa, a startup set to transform the electric vehicle (EV) charging landscape, announced the close of its €1 million pre-seed funding round. The round included participation from a range of investors from US, Europe and Asia such as Anthe... |
| 20.09.2024 | Northern Ireland's Investment Landscape: A Growing Hub for Start-ups and Innovation | In the heart of Belfast, a revolution is brewing. The recent Inbound Investors event, hosted by Catalyst at Ulster University, showcased the vibrant pulse of Northern Ireland's start-up ecosystem. This annual gathering drew 48 venture capit... |
| 20.09.2024 | The New Frontier of Team Transformation: AceUp's $22.5 Million Leap | In the bustling world of corporate innovation, AceUp has emerged as a beacon of change. The company recently secured $22.5 million in Series A funding, a significant boost that promises to reshape how organizations harness talent. This fund... |
| 19.09.2024 | Cargoplug joins the Newest Class of Companies in the Techstars Washington D.C. powered by J.P. Morgan Accelerator! | September 18, 2024 – Long transit times, high shipping costs, regulatory hurdles, lack of visibility on shipments…. These are some of the common challenges faced by African and global businesses who rely on cross-border movement of goods to... |
| 18.09.2024 | Mosaic raises $28 million to expand the adoption of its automated FDM 3D printers | Canadian 3D printing hardware manufacturer Mosaic Manufacturing has raised $28 million CAD in a financing round led by Idealist Capital, with follow-on participation from Freycinet Ventures.
The funding will be used to expand the global ado... |
| 18.09.2024 | AceUp: AI-Based Team Transformation Company Raises $22.5 Million Series A | AceUp, an AI-based Team Transformation Engine, announced a $22.5 million Series A funding round. This round was led by PJC, Techstars Ventures, Gaingels Ventures, Water Bear Ventures, and Launchpad Venture Group.
AceUp aims to eliminate the... |
| 16.09.2024 | Kredete, a Nigerian fintech startup, has secured $2.25 million in seed funding | Kredete, a financial software platform in Nigeria that helps African immigrants earn credit ratings and send money home, has secured $2.25 million in seed funding to help it expand throughout the continent, having already established a pres... |
| 16.09.2024 | Chpter, a social commerce startup in Kenya, has raised $1.2 million in pre-seed capital | Chpter, a Kenyan startup that has developed an AI-powered conversational commerce platform that allows businesses to sell more on social networks such as WhatsApp and Instagram, received US$1.2 million in pre-seed capital to continue develo... |
| 16.09.2024 | Global recognition for Swiss startups |
Julia Carpenter, co-founder and CEO of ETH Spinoff Apheros has been recognized by MIT Technology Review's “35 Innovators Under 35”, an award and list which recognizes exceptionally talented young innovators whose work has the potential to ... |
| 13.09.2024 | Kredete: Paving the Path for African Immigrants in the Financial Landscape | In a world where financial systems often exclude the most vulnerable, Kredete emerges as a beacon of hope. This innovative platform, launched in 2023, has quickly gained traction among African immigrants seeking to build credit and send mon... |
| 13.09.2024 | Nigeria’s Kredete raised $2.25 M Seed funding to support African immigrants | Nigeria’s Kredete, a financial software platform that helps African immigrants establish credit histories and remit funds home, has secured US $2.25 million in seed money to support its expansion throughout the continent. Kredete has alread... |
| 12.09.2024 | AceUp Raises $22.5M in Series A Funding | AceUp, a Boston, MA-based provider of an AI-powered team transformation engine, raised $22.5M in Series A funding.
The round was led by PJC, Techstars Ventures, Gaingels Ventures, Water Bear Ventures and Launchpad Venture Group.
The company... |
| 12.09.2024 | New Officeworks program targets SMEs and sole traders with discounts and free delivery | Officeworks managing director Sarah Hunter. Source: Supplied. article-article-body
For the first time, Officeworks will offer across-the-board discounts and new delivery options for business customers, as part of a program it says is design... |
| 12.09.2024 | Kredete: $2.25 Million (Seed) Raised To Help African Immigrants Build Credit And Send Money Home | Kredete, a financial software platform focused on helping African immigrants build credit and send money back home, announced it has raised $2.25 million in seed funding. This funding round was led by Blockchain Founders Fund, with particip... |
| 11.09.2024 | The Future of E-commerce and Health Tech: A Tale of Two Startups | In the bustling world of startups, two companies are carving their paths through innovation and rebranding. Ecomtent and Kyri are not just names; they are symbols of a shifting landscape in e-commerce and health technology. Each company is ... |
| 11.09.2024 | Femtek rebrands to ‘Kyri’ to strengthen brand and protect IP | Kyri founder and CEO Olivia Orchowski. Source: Supplied article-article-body
Australian healthtech startup Femtek has announced that it’s rebranding to ‘Kyri’ in order to strengthen the brand and protect its intellectual property (IP).
The ... |
| 10.09.2024 | Buildstash Joins Techstars NYC Program to Transform App and Game Developers Build Workflows | Buildstash co-founders Markus Wilson and Robbie Cargill
Buildstash, the build-to-release manager for app and game developers, today announced they're joining the Techstars NYC Accelerator program for Fall 2024.
Techstars' backing marks a si... |
| 10.09.2024 | SEO startup raises $850,000 to help companies navigate AI-powered search | Ecomtent, an AI start-up that helps sellers and retailers prepare for the AI-driven future of ecommerce search, has secured $850,000 in pre-seed funding. The funding was led by MaRS Investment Accelerator Fund (IAF), and includes Techstars ... |
| 05.09.2024 | Ediphi Raises $1.5M in Funding | Ediphi, an Austin, Texas and Manila, and Davao, Philippines-based hospitality technology provider, raised $1.5M in funding.
Backers included Tripadvisor co-founder and former CEO Steve Kaufer, Pixel Perfect Ventures, Allied VC and Techstars... |
| 04.09.2024 | Monda Raises $5M Seed to Help Companies Monetize Data and Fuel AI | Monda, the all-in-one data monetization platform, today announced it has raised $5 million in seed funding. The round was led by Senovo and Acrobator Ventures, with participation from Techstars. The capital will be used to expand operations... |
| 04.09.2024 | Ediphi Raises Oversubscribed $1.5M Round to Expand Hospitality Training Platform | Ediphi VR Training
Hospitality technology innovator Ediphi is partnering with a super angel group, which includes Tripadvisor co-founder and former CEO Steve Kaufer, and investors Pixel Perfect Ventures, Allied VC and Techstars, to meet its... |
| 03.09.2024 | VendorConnect Selected for Techstars Miami powered by J.P. Morgan - Fall 2024 Class | Techstars | VendorConnect
VendorConnect eyes expansion across North America and LATAM.
MIAMI, Sept. 3, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- VendorConnect, Inc. ("VendorConnect"), Miami-based, AI-powered document processing platform, announc... |
| 02.09.2024 | Kenyan e-commerce startup Chpter raises $1.2 million in pre-seed round | Chpter was accepted into two accelerator programs before closing this pre-seed deal.
Chpter, a Kenyan e-commerce startup launched by co-founders of YC-backed Marketforce, has raised $1.2 million in a pre-seed round and will use the new fund... |
| 29.08.2024 | Mercately's Bold Leap: A New Era for Direct Sales via WhatsApp | In the bustling world of tech startups, Mercately stands out like a beacon. Based in Quito, Ecuador, this innovative company has just secured $2.6 million in seed funding. The round was led by Inventus Capital Partners and SVQuad, with supp... |
| 29.08.2024 | The Future of HR Tech: Tilt's Bold Leap and Healthcare Innovation with Techstars | In the fast-paced world of technology, change is the only constant. Companies are racing to innovate, to capture market share, and to redefine industries. Two recent developments highlight this trend: Tilt's successful Series B funding and ... |
| 28.08.2024 | Mercately Raises $2.6M in Seed Funding | Mercately, a Quito, Ecuador-based company that builds software for companies to sell directly to customers via WhatsApp, raised $2.6m in seed funding.
The round was round led by Inventus Capital Partners and SVQuad, with participation from ... |
| 27.08.2024 | Tilt Secures Series B Funding to Expand HR Technology Footprint | FORT COLLINS, Colo., Aug. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Tilt, the pioneering platform for leave management solutions, is thrilled to announce the successful completion of its $15 million Series B funding round. This round was led by Bramalea Par... |
| 26.08.2024 | Techstars And Northwestern Medicine Collaborate On Accelerator Program | Startup accelerator Techstars and Northwestern Medicine are collaborating to launch a new accelerator program aimed at advancing healthcare innovation. Northwestern Medicine and the Techstars Healthcare Accelerator will invest in the most p... |
| 22.08.2024 | AI Boom Sparks Job Reductions Across the Tech Industry | Share
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The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) has undeniably reshaped the landscape of the tech industry, leading to significant job reductions across t... |
| 19.08.2024 | SP Wellness Co. — An Innovative Solution to Weight Loss | Share
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| 17.08.2024 | MD Ally: 911 Network Navigation Company Secures $14 Million (Series A) | MD Ally, a leader in 911 diversion, care, and navigation solutions, announced the completion of a $14 million Series A funding round. This brings the company’s total funding to $25 million.
This funding round was led by Frist Cressey Ventur... |
| 07.08.2024 | Как привлечь инвестиции на ранней стадии в Европе | Стартапы на ранних стадиях часто сталкиваются с проблемой обеспечения финансирования для стимулирования своего роста и развития. Существует несколько способов и инструментов, с помощью которых стартапы на ранней стадии могут привлечь инвест... |
| 02.08.2024 | Global IoT startup surge: 2.7-fold growth from 2021 to 2024 | A recent report by IoT Analytics highlights significant growth and evolving trends in the global Internet of Things (IoT) startup landscape. According to the IoT Startup Landscape 2024 Report and Database, active IoT startups have surged fr... |
| 29.07.2024 | VDS: Steve Chen, Randi Zuckerberg, and Juan Antonio Samaranch Lead Lineup of Top Speakers at Valencia’s Premier Tech Event | VDS, one of Southern Europe's most prominent international tech events, will take place on October 23-24, at the iconic City of Arts and Sciences in Valencia. Featuring a lineup of stellar business leaders from major companies and top ventu... |
| 26.07.2024 | Australian Startups Soar: A $9.7 Million Boost in Innovation | Australia's startup scene is buzzing. This week, three innovative companies raised a combined total of $9.7 million. Each is carving a niche in the ever-evolving landscape of technology and finance. They are not just chasing dollars; they a... |
| 26.07.2024 | Three Aussie startups that raised $9.7 million this week | SeenCulture founder and CEO Nikki Tugano. Source: Supplied. article-article-body
The three Australian startups that raised new funding this week are building platforms to transform the advertising sector, bring a plan B to VC funding, and c... |
| 25.07.2024 | SmallSmall Fair 2024: A Leap Towards Financial Inclusion in Nigeria**
** | ** The countdown to the SmallSmall Fair 2024 has begun. Scheduled for August 17 at the Pistis Conference Center in Lekki, Lagos, this event is more than just a fair; it’s a catalyst for change. The fair aims to reshape the financial landsca... |
| 25.07.2024 | Risevest's Ambitious Leap: A New Era for African Fintech**
** | ** In the fast-paced world of fintech, opportunities often resemble fleeting shadows. One moment they’re there, the next they vanish. Risevest, a Nigerian startup, is currently navigating this landscape with a bold ambition: acquiring Hisa,... |
| 25.07.2024 | Risevest's Bold Move: Expanding Horizons in East Africa**
** | ** In the fast-paced world of fintech, strategic moves can redefine markets. Risevest, a Nigerian startup, is on the brink of a significant expansion. The company is in talks to acquire Hisa, a Kenyan platform that opens doors to U.S. stock... |
| 25.07.2024 | Navigating the Startup Landscape: Culture and Innovation in Focus**
** | ** In the ever-evolving world of startups, culture and innovation are the twin engines driving success. Recently, two stories have emerged that highlight the delicate balance between these elements. One revolves around Techstars, a prominen... |
| 25.07.2024 | Techstars Faces Cultural Reckoning Amidst Leadership Changes**
** | ** In the fast-paced world of startups, culture is the backbone. It can make or break a company. Recently, Techstars, a prominent startup accelerator, found itself in the eye of a storm. David Cohen, the CEO and co-founder, acknowledged tha... |
| 25.07.2024 | Techstars and Risevest: Navigating Change in the Startup Landscape**
** | ** In the ever-evolving world of startups, change is the only constant. Two recent stories highlight this truth: Techstars grappling with its corporate culture and Risevest eyeing expansion through acquisition. Both narratives reflect the c... |
| 25.07.2024 | StageWingTM Soars to New Heights With Acceptance Into Techstars Atlanta Cox Cohort | StageWing Founder Sed Joseph and StageWing CTO Shawn Johnson
As the first-ever online DJ rental equipment community, StageWingTM stands as one of 10 standout startups selected for the prestigious Techstars program. ATLANTA, GA, USA, July 24... |
| 24.07.2024 | Exclusive: Risevest in talks to acquire Kenya’s Hisa | Risevest, the Nigerian fintech startup that gives users access to global investments and Nigerian stocks, is in talks to acquire Hisa, a Kenyan startup that allows users access to US stocks. If the deal goes through, the acquisition will en... |
| 23.07.2024 | Regard: AI-Based Clinical Insights Company Raises $61 Million | Regard, an AI-based clinical insights platform that empowers clinicians to unlock the full potential of patient data, announced the closing of a $61 million Series B financing round, led by Oak HC/FT, with participation from Cedars-Sinai He... |
| 23.07.2024 | “Maybe some things got a little wobbly,” says Techstars CEO addressing criticism about its corporate culture | The CEO and co-founder of Techstars, the well-known US startup accelerator which has backed thousands of startups, has admitted that “maybe things got a little wobbly” as he addresses criticism over its corporate culture.
David Cohen was sp... |
| 19.07.2024 | Interswitch, Kora, and Fincra Join the List of Top Companies Sponsoring SmallSmall Fair 2024 | The excitement for the upcoming SmallSmall Fair 2024 is reaching new heights as leading financial technology companies, Interswitch, Kora, and Fincra, have officially partnered with SmallSmall as sponsors. Their participation underscores th... |
| 24.06.2024 | Powerfull: The fintech startup transforming Africa’s electricity market | Ifeanyi Ukwuoma founder of Powerfull
When Ifeanyi Ukwuoma’s mother switched from diesel generators to renewable solar energy for her frozen food business in Nigeria, it was the most logical and financially sensible decision. Her energy cost... |
| 19.06.2024 | India's AI Advancements in 7 Science Fields: Golden Age Yet to Come Investors and startups in India are focusing on the seven wonders of science: the brain, the mind, evolution, the quantum world, our... | India has a very long history of scientific innovations. It is continuously making groundbreaking advancements with Artificial Intelligence (AI) across various fields of science including Neuroscience, Psychology, Genetics, Bioinformatics a... |
| 05.06.2024 | Glover Crosses One Million Users | Glover, Africa’s leading digital asset marketplace, has crossed a million users just three years after its launch. Since its launch, Glover has established itself as a market leader in Africa’s digital economy by allowing its customers to t... |
| 05.06.2024 | Latvian startup RivalSense raises fresh capital to provide AI-driven competitor insights | Read this article in:
Riga-based RivalSense, a startup that enables users to monitor their competitors using AI, has secured fresh funding in an angel round led by Change Ventures, with the participation of Fiedler Capital and local busines... |
| 04.06.2024 | How to best implement company volunteer programs, according to this Houston expert | Businesses continue to find new and innovative ways to promote volunteerism in alignment with efforts around corporate social responsibility. While larger corporations may have the resources to implement extensive volunteer programs, smalle... |
| 31.05.2024 | Business | Techstars CEO: HQ won’t return to Boulder, will remain in NYC | Cohen wrote this week that he has “lots of friends” in Boulder, some of whom “are sad and disappointed. A few are even angry. Ultimately we are running a business and business decisions get made.”
His post continued: “Of course, we want to ... |
| 29.05.2024 | Megafans Launches and Lists Token (MBUCKS) on Binance Smart Chain | Global Esports and Gaming Company Creates Utility for its Interoperable Esports Ecosystem
ROAD TOWN, British Virgin Islands, May 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Megafans, a leading innovator in the esports industry, is thrilled to announce the lau... |
| 23.05.2024 | EU-Startups Podcast | Episode 69: Shirley Romig, Chief Accelerator Investment Officer at Techstars | - |
| 22.05.2024 | Business | Boulder startup icon David Cohen to lead Techstars again | Cohen was Techstars’ CEO from 2006 to 2019.
“While I am excited to be back as CEO of Techstars, I was never far away. I was the first employee and have been an employee here continuously since then,” Cohen’s blog post said. “I was the first... |
| 17.05.2024 | Meet the Founder: hexafarms bets on indoor ag: ‘We want to push the limits of AI in this space’ | While still a student at New York University, David Ahmed used to watch growers coming to and going from the farmers markets in Manhattan. Sometimes they left with empty trucks; other times, the vehicles were still full of produce.
Believin... |
