January 27, 2025
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Nickie Louise

Nickie is a writer and editor for TechStartups.com. Nickie loves writing about early-stage startups, new technologies, cryptocurrencies, gaming, and gadgets. When not writing about technology, Nickie enjoys crafts, spending time with family, hiking, and exploring God's majestic creation.


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Nvidia-backed AI startup Synthesia raises $180M Series D to revolutionize AI-powered video communications; now valued at $2.1 billion
Nickie Louise Posted On January 15, 2025


Less than a year after unveiling its AI avatars that convey human emotions using user text inputs, Nvidia-backed AI startup Synthesia announced on Wednesday that it has secured $180 million in a Series D funding round to advance its AI-powered […]


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TikTok plans for immediate shutdown in the U.S. this Sunday, January 19
Nickie Louise Posted On January 15, 2025


TikTok is gearing up to shut down its app for U.S. users this Sunday, the day a federal law banning the app takes effect—unless the Supreme Court steps in to block the ban, according to The Information, which cited two […]


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OpenAI launches ‘Tasks’ to let you schedule reminders and to-do lists within ChatGPT
Nickie Louise Posted On January 14, 2025


ChatGPT users have something new to celebrate. The popular chatbot can now handle reminders and to-do lists for you. OpenAI announced on Tuesday the launch of a new feature called ‘Tasks’, available to paid subscribers on Plus, Team, and Pro […]


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Xiaohongshu (RedNote), the Chinese Instagram rival taking social media by storm, tops US App Store amid TikTok shutdown fears
Nickie Louise Posted On January 14, 2025


With TikTok’s future in the U.S. hanging by a thread, users are scrambling for alternatives, and Xiaohongshu, known as RedNote in English, has quickly taken center stage. The Chinese app has rocketed to the No. 1 spot for free apps on […]


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AI-powered security startup Orchid Security emerges from stealth with $36M in funding led by Intel Capital and Team8
Nickie Louise Posted On January 14, 2025


Orchid Security, an identity security startup focused on protecting customer identities as AI technology advances, announced on Tuesday that it has raised $36 million in seed funding. The early-stage funding round marks the company’s emergence from a year of operating […]


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Digital asset bank startup Sygnum secures $58M to join the unicorn club with $1 billion valuation
Nickie Louise Posted On January 14, 2025


Swiss-Singapore digital asset bank startup Sygnum has raised $58 million in its latest funding round, achieving a $1 billion valuation and earning its place in the highly coveted unicorn club. This milestone reflects a brighter outlook for the crypto industry, which […]


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TikTok discusses potential sale to Elon Musk as Supreme Court ruling looms
Nickie Louise Posted On January 14, 2025


Chinese officials are weighing an option that could see Elon Musk acquiring TikTok’s U.S. operations if the app is unable to avoid a controversial ban, according to an exclusive report from Bloomberg. The discussions reflect Beijing’s strategic considerations as TikTok […]


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Creating Equal Opportunities Online: How accessiBe Supports Accessibility for All
Nickie Louise Posted On January 13, 2025


Sponsored by accessiBe The internet is often heralded as the great equalizer—a boundless space for learning, connection, and opportunity. Yet, for over 1 billion people worldwide living with disabilities, many websites remain a source of frustration rather than access. accessiBe, […]


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Bitcoin is ‘a Ponzi scheme’ that ‘has no intrinsic value,’ JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon says
Nickie Louise Posted On January 13, 2025


JPMorgan Chase Chairman and CEO Jamie Dimon has reignited his criticism of Bitcoin, calling it “a Ponzi scheme” that “has no intrinsic value.” In an interview with 60 Minutes, Dimon reiterated his skepticism, saying, “Bitcoin has no intrinsic value. It’s used […]


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Waystar launches generative AI tool to help hospitals fight insurance denials
Nickie Louise Posted On January 13, 2025


Hospitals and health systems in the U.S. collectively spend close to $20 billion annually trying to overturn denied insurance claims, according to a March report from Premier, a group purchasing organization. The report also highlights that nearly 15% of medical […]


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Payroll startup OnPay secures over $100M in funding to transform HR and benefits for small businesses
Nickie Louise Posted On January 13, 2025


It’s been four years since we last covered OnPay, the Atlanta-based tech startup that offers payroll, HR, and benefits solutions to small and medium-sized businesses across the United States. Since then, the company has more than doubled its client base, […]


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Clearwater Analytics acquires software maker Enfusion for $1.5 billion to expand global reach
Nickie Louise Posted On January 13, 2025


Clearwater Analytics is set to acquire Enfusion in a $1.5 billion cash-and-stock deal aimed at strengthening its international presence and stepping into the hedge fund market. Under the acquisition agreement announced Monday, Enfusion shareholders will receive $5.85 in cash and […]


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Amazon to shut down ‘Try Before You Buy’ rival to Stitch Fix
Nickie Louise Posted On January 13, 2025


Amazon is shutting down its “Prime Try Before You Buy” service, a feature that allowed Prime members to try on clothes, shoes, and accessories before committing to a purchase. The service will end on January 31, 2025, according to a […]


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Beams raises $9M in Series A funding to simplify home renovations for UK homeowners and contractors
Nickie Louise Posted On January 10, 2025


Home renovation projects can be a logistical nightmare for homeowners and contractors, often bogged down by outdated tools or a complete lack of software. While modern solutions exist, the industry remains scattered, with many companies relying on inefficient systems—or skipping […]


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Philippine fintech startup GCash eyes $1.5 billion IPO, hires banks
Nickie Louise Posted On January 10, 2025


Philippine fintech startup GCash is gearing up for what could become the country’s largest stock offering, with plans to raise up to $1.5 billion through a domestic IPO. The company has enlisted major financial players, including Citi, Jefferies, and UBS, […]


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TikTok’s future hangs in the balance as US Supreme Court weighs free speech arguments over ban
Nickie Louise Posted On January 10, 2025


The future of TikTok is at stake and could be decided soon as the U.S. Supreme Court considers free speech arguments over a potential nationwide ban. If its China-based owner, ByteDance, doesn’t relinquish control of the app, TikTok might no longer […]


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Payroll startup Deel accused of money laundering, sanctions failures in Ponzi scheme lawsuit
Nickie Louise Posted On January 9, 2025


Retraction Notice (Added on January 10, 2025): On January 9, 2025, we published this article titled “Payroll startup Deel accused of money laundering, sanctions failures in Ponzi scheme lawsuit.” The article referenced reporting by The Information, which Deel, Inc. has […]


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The Graph launches Geo Genesis: Unleashing the power of knowledge graphs in Web3
Nickie Louise Posted On January 9, 2025


Knowledge Graphs have long been a cornerstone of organizing structured information, yet their potential in Web3 has remained largely untapped. That changes today with The Graph’s launch of Geo Genesis, a groundbreaking application designed to make Knowledge Graphs accessible and […]


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E-commerce startup PrettyDamnQuick raises $25 million in Series A funding to speed up online checkout
Nickie Louise Posted On January 9, 2025


PrettyDamnQuick (PDQ), an e-commerce startup focused on helping retailers tailor and test shipping and checkout flows, is carving out a niche as a viable alternative to Amazon. By offering brands a way to personalize these critical aspects of the shopping […]


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The US government cleared to sell $6.5 billion in Bitcoin seized from Silk Road
Nickie Louise Posted On January 9, 2025


Key Takeaways The DOJ has been cleared to sell 69,370 Bitcoin seized from Silk Road, valued at $6.5B. Battle Born Investments contested the sale but couldn’t block it. The decision comes just 2 weeks before the new Trump administration, which […]


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