Nickie Louise

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Nickie is a writer, editor, and co-founder of TechStartups.com based in the Washington Metropolitan Area. She covers early-stage startups, AI, emerging technologies, cryptocurrencies, gaming, and gadgets. When she’s not writing about innovation, Nickie enjoys crafts, spending time with her family and children, hiking, and exploring God’s majestic creation.

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EngageSmart to go private in a $4 billion buyout deal with Vista Equity Partners

Nickie Louise Posted On October 23, 2023

In the technology sector’s latest mega buyout deal, Vista Equity Partners, a well-known private equity firm with a strong focus on investing in enterprise software companies, is set to acquire EngageSmart for approximately $4 billion. The acquisition is anticipated to […]

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Apple to invest $1 billion annually on generative AI in a bid to catch up with OpenAI’s ChatGPT

Nickie Louise Posted On October 23, 2023

Apple is reportedly investing $1 billion annually to integrate generative artificial intelligence (AI) throughout its product lineup as the iPhone giant seeks to narrow the gap with Open AI’s ChatGPT, according to a Bloomberg report published on Sunday. As part […]

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Fortive acquires Elektro-Automatik for $1.45 billion

Nickie Louise Posted On October 23, 2023

Fortive, a Canadian industrial technologies company, announced on Monday that it has reached an agreement to acquire Elektro-Automatik for $1.45 billion. The all-cash deal is expected to close in the first quarter of 2024. Fortive said the acquisition will bolster […]

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Faze Clan, a gaming startup that went public in a $1 billion SPAC deal a year ago, acquired for $17 million

Nickie Louise Posted On October 20, 2023

FaZe Clan, a once-prominent eSports gaming startup that went public in a $1 billion SPAC deal in October 2022, has been acquired by GameSquare Holdings in an all-stock transaction deal valued at $17 million. As part of the acquisition agreement, […]

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Bankrupt electric truck startup Volta Trucks is seeking buyers after raising $390 million in funding

Nickie Louise Posted On October 20, 2023

The management of the bankrupt electric truck startup, Volta Trucks, is actively pursuing a buyer to rescue the company from administration and facilitate the final stages of ramping up production to meet mass production targets, Reuters reported on Friday, citing […]

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Crypto Aid Israel Passes $185K in Donations as 30+ Web3 Companies Join The Emergency Relief Initiative

Nickie Louise Posted On October 19, 2023

Tel Aviv, Israel – 19.10.23 – Crypto Aid Israel, an initiative that was launched a week ago by several local blockchain companies, is pleased to report substantial progress in our mission to support Israelis affected by the ongoing wave of […]

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Google lays off dozens of staff in its news division

Nickie Louise Posted On October 19, 2023

Google has fired dozens of staff in its news division this week, cutting approximately 40-45 jobs, CNBC reported. These layoffs are part of Google’s broader efforts to downsize in response to slower growth and uncertain economic conditions. The specific positions […]

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Tata Group considering investing another $1 billion in super app Tata Neu, report

Nickie Louise Posted On October 19, 2023

Tata Group is mulling the possibility of investing an additional $1 billion into its super-app venture Tata Neu as part of the effort to boost its digital business, Bloomberg News reported on Thursday. The latest capital infusion underscores Tata Group’s […]

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Why Online Businesses Fail: Top 5 Mistakes to Avoid

Nickie Louise Posted On October 18, 2023

Running an online business can be a rewarding venture, but it’s not without its distinct set of challenges. Sadly, a significant number of online businesses experience failure within their initial years of operation. Although various factors can lead to this, […]

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Fintech startup Globacap raises $21 million in Series B funding to digitize the $12 trillion private markets

Nickie Louise Posted On October 18, 2023

Private markets have seen a significant increase in Assets under Management (AUM), reaching a substantial $11.7 trillion in 2023. This number is expected to double within the next five years. However, despite its considerable size and importance, the processes within […]

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X (formerly Twitter) launches $1 annual subscription plan for basic features in a test to reduce bots and spam

Nickie Louise Posted On October 18, 2023

X, formerly known as Twitter, announced on Tuesday that it’s rolling out a new subscription model in a test to reduce bots and spam. The new $1 annual subscription plan called “Not A Bot,” will charge users for actions like […]

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Flatfile acquires AI startup ChatCSV to boost its AI-powered data exchange platform

Nickie Louise Posted On October 17, 2023

Denver-based startup Flatfile has acquired ChatCSV, an AI startup known for its highly popular AI chat app used by prominent organizations like P&G, McKinsey, Zapier, Quora, and Vimeo. The company did not disclose the amount and terms of the deal. This […]

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Invesco boosts Indian food delivery startup Swiggy’s valuation to $7.8 billion after cutting it to $5.5B in May

Nickie Louise Posted On October 17, 2023

US investment firm Invesco Inc. has made a substantial upward revision in its valuation of Indian food delivery startup Swiggy, raising it to $7.8 billion. This adjustment comes after it had marked down the valuation to $5.5 billion back in […]

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LinkedIn fires nearly 700 employees in second round of layoffs

Nickie Louise Posted On October 17, 2023

LinkedIn, a Microsoft-owned professional networking and hiring platform, has laid off 668 employees mostly in its finance, engineering, and talent departments. This reduction accounts for approximately 3% of the company’s workforce, which surpasses 20,000 employees. . The layoff announcement marks the […]

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Chinese AI startup Baichuan raises $300 million in funding from Alibaba, Tencent, and others

Nickie Louise Posted On October 17, 2023

Investment in artificial intelligence (AI) startups continues at a rapid pace with no signs of slowing down as investors pour billions into the space. The most recent addition to this funding surge is the Chinese AI startup Baichuan. On Tuesday, Baichuan announced […]

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SEC has not yet approved iShares Bitcoin Spot ETF; BlackRock denies Coin Telegraph report

Nickie Louise Posted On October 16, 2023

BlackRock has denied a report from crypto news outlet Cointelegraph, which claimed that U.S. regulators had given the green light to their high-profile application for a cryptocurrency investment product. According to Reuters, BlackRock clarified the situation by stating, “The iShares […]

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Stack Overflow lays off 28% of its total workforce amid challenges posed by generative AI

Nickie Louise Posted On October 16, 2023

Stack Overflow is laying off 28% of its staff. In an announcement on Monday, CEO Prashanth Chandrasekar revealed that the company is reducing its total workforce by about 28% as part of cost-cutting measures to address new challenges. Over the […]

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Rite Aid files for bankruptcy as drugstores face existential crisis from online retailers like Amazon

Nickie Louise Posted On October 16, 2023

Rite Aid has filed for bankruptcy. The 61-year-old drugstore chain with over 2,000 locations across the US, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in New Jersey on Sunday. The move was part of the company’s efforts to restructure and significantly […]

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