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Corporate Sunsetting: A New Way to Shut Down a Company

Nickie Louise Posted On September 16, 2024

A Difficult Problem While starting a new company might seem like a breeze—often requiring just an hour and a few hundred dollars – shutting one down is an entirely different challenge. The process of closing out a business involves navigating […]

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Vietnamese YouTuber Thánh Chế builds futuristic UFO-shaped boat from scratch

Nickie Louise Posted On September 16, 2024

For decades, the term “UFO” has sparked images of mysterious, unidentified flying objects darting across the night sky. But Vietnamese YouTuber Thánh Chế has flipped the script, transforming “UFO” into an “Unidentified Floating Object” with his latest creation—a UFO-shaped boat. […]

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6 Proven Strategies to Boost Your Tech Team Productivity

Nickie Louise Posted On September 16, 2024

When it comes to the tech team’s role, one cannot ignore the fact that it’s an exhausting job. No matter which industry we’re talking about, the tech team handles some of the most challenging tasks. From maintaining internal company tech […]

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SpaceX Astronauts return to Earth after tech billionaire Jared Isaacman conducted first-ever civilian spacewalk

Nickie Louise Posted On September 16, 2024

SpaceX’s Polaris Dawn crew safely returned to Earth, splashing down in the Gulf of Mexico early Sunday. The mission was a landmark moment, reaching a higher altitude than any human has traveled in the past 50 years and marking the […]

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Web3 gaming platform Upland extends partnership with NFLPA and OneTeam for 2024/25 football season

Nickie Louise Posted On September 13, 2024

Upland, the immersive Web3 gaming platform that is mapped to the real world, is once again teaming up with the NFL Players Association (NFLPA) and OneTeam Partners for the 2024/25 football season. As fans gear up for another year of […]

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OpenAI valuation soars past $150 billion with Tiger Global set to join new funding round

Nickie Louise Posted On September 13, 2024

Yesterday, we featured OpenAI following reports that the maker of ChatGPT was in talks to secure new funding at a valuation of $150 billion, a significant leap from its previous $86 billion. Fresh details are now emerging on OpenAI’s ambitious […]

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‘AI godmother’ Fei-Fei Li raises $230 million to launch new AI startup, World Labs

Nickie Louise Posted On September 13, 2024

Fei-Fei Li, a prominent Stanford University professor and a significant figure in AI, has raised $230 million for a new artificial intelligence startup called World Labs, though the company has not disclosed its valuation. The initial funding round saw participation […]

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OpenAI launches preview of o1, a new series of AI models designed to think before they respond

Nickie Louise Posted On September 12, 2024

OpenAI has just introduced a preview of OpenAI o1, a new series of AI models that take more time to think before responding. According to the company behind ChatGPT, these models are better equipped to handle complex tasks and solve […]

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SpaceX Makes History with the First-Ever Civilian Spacewalk

Nickie Louise Posted On September 12, 2024

This morning, SpaceX made history by conducting the first-ever civilian spacewalk, marking a giant leap forward for the commercial space industry. While countless astronauts have ventured outside the International Space Station, walked on the moon, or taken part in various space […]

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Dutch neobank startup Bunq goes on hiring spree amid fintech layoffs

Nickie Louise Posted On September 12, 2024

While many fintech startups are slashing jobs by the thousands, Dutch digital bank Bunq is bucking the trend with plans to significantly expand its workforce, focusing on hiring digital nomads. Bunq revealed to CNBC on Thursday that it plans to […]

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OpenAI in talks to raise $11.5 billion at a $150 billion valuation

Nickie Louise Posted On September 12, 2024

OpenAI is in talks to raise new funding at a $150 billion valuation, up from its previous $86 billion, Bloomberg reported on Wednesday. The move aims to solidify its standing as one of the largest startups globally. The company behind […]

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Nolus unveils major platform update, introduces volatile base currencies and attracts new strategic investors

Nickie Louise Posted On September 11, 2024

For years, traditional leasing has been bogged down by complicated procedures, hefty upfront costs, and limited access to capital. Spotting an opportunity to address the inefficiencies in lending markets, one DeFi startup is redefining the leasing landscape with a more […]

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UK biotech startup SOLASTA raises $14M in funding to revolutionize crop protection and disrupt insecticides market

Nickie Louise Posted On September 11, 2024

SOLASTA Bio, a Glasgow-based agri-biotech startup, has raised $14 million in a Series A funding round to accelerate the development of its innovative, nature-inspired bioinsecticides. These next-generation peptide-based solutions are the first of their kind globally, providing a sustainable alternative […]

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US government-backed biotech startup Safi Biotherapeutics is developing lab-grown blood to address shortages

Nickie Louise Posted On September 11, 2024

Blood shortages in the United States are becoming a growing concern as fewer people are donating due to busy schedules, travel, and health issues. This shortfall affects critical medical procedures, such as surgeries, cancer treatments, and trauma care. This shortage […]

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Samsung to lay off up to 30% of global workforce in some divisions

Nickie Louise Posted On September 11, 2024

Samsung Electronics, the leading global producer of smartphones, TVs, and memory chips, is set to cut up to 30% of its overseas workforce in certain divisions, according to an exclusive report from Reuters that cites three individuals with direct knowledge […]

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AI search startup Glean raises $260 million in Series E funding, doubling its valuation to $4.6 billion

Nickie Louise Posted On September 11, 2024

Artificial intelligence search startup Glean has secured $260 million in Series E funding, pushing its valuation to $4.6 billion — more than double the $2.2 billion figure from February. The round was led by Altimeter and DST Global, with continued […]

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Berlin-based deep-tech startup Key Ward emerges from stealth with €1M to boost AI adoption in Automotive, Aerospace, others

Nickie Louise Posted On September 10, 2024

Key Ward, a Berlin-based deep-tech startup, has emerged from stealth mode with €1 million in pre-seed funding to enhance AI adoption in engineering. The funding round was led by Stockholm-based venture capital firm Wellstreet. The round also saw participation from […]

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Popular Industries for Startups in 2024 (and Beyond)

Nickie Louise Posted On September 10, 2024

Startups tend to follow new trends and new technologies. In the early 2000s, we saw loads of startups focusing on social media and this revolution led to things like Facebook and X which are now part of daily life for […]

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Fintech startup PastPay raises €12M in funding, the largest for a B2B BNPL in Central and Eastern Europe region

Nickie Louise Posted On September 10, 2024

While the Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) market appears to be cooling off due to high interest rates, Budapest-based fintech startup PastPay has secured €12 million in Series A funding, marking the largest raise for a B2B BNPL provider in […]

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Israeli quantum computing startup Quantum Source raises $50 million in funding led by Eclipse

Nickie Louise Posted On September 10, 2024

Israel-based Quantum Source has secured $50 million in Series A funding to advance photonic quantum computing, aiming to develop scalable, fault-tolerant quantum systems. The round was led by Eclipse, with Standard Investments, Level VC, Canon Equity, and existing investors Pitango […]

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