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Singapore startup Umitron secures US$2 million in project funding to deliver IoT and AI technology to drive growth of sustainable aquaculture in Lake Titicaca, Peru

Nickie Louise Posted On December 14, 2018

Back in September we wrote about Umitron, a tech startup that develops computerized sustainable aquaculture model by using technology such as IoT, satellite remote sensing and AI, when the company raised US$2.7 million in funding. Now, the Singapore/Japan-based startup, in cooperation with […]

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Tel Aviv startup NoTraffic raises $3.2 million in seed funding to accelerate vision to make all roads smart

Nickie Louise Posted On December 14, 2018

NoTraffic, a traffic management platform based on smart sensors which prepares the road infrastructure for the connected and autonomous era, has closed $3.2 million seed funding round to further invest in R&D, accelerate the companies commercial roll out in the US, […]

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China-based online education tech startup company VIPKid partners with City of Chicago to enhance Mandarin Language Programming at Chicago Public Schools

Nickie Louise Posted On December 14, 2018

VIPKid, a China-based online education tech startup company that connects teachers in North America with children around the world for real-time English immersion learning online, has signed a partnership agreement with City of Chicago to expand Mandarin Chinese learning opportunities through […]

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Top startup news for today, Friday, December 14

Nickie Louise Posted On December 14, 2018

Good morning! Here are some of the top technology startup news stories for today, Friday, December 14. Travel startup Noken raises $2.5 million for trip planning. Noken, a trip inspiration app, has secured $2.5 million led by Bessemer Venture Partners, the […]

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Silicon Valley startup Vydeo launches realtime live streaming platform

Nickie Louise Posted On December 13, 2018

Vydeo, a patent-pending platform and SDK for third party apps to video interact with users, today announced the launch of its realtime live streaming CDN for sub-second delivery to any user. Notable customers include company such as Talpa Media in Netherlands and […]

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NUAIR Alliance Partners Meet to Establish Shared Roadmap for Further Developing UTM Corridor

Nickie Louise Posted On December 13, 2018

Meeting marks critical step in creating a true BVLOS test range for drones Strategic partnership complements “CNY Rising” – the region’s comprehensive strategy to revitalize communities and grow the economy SYRACUSE, N.Y. – The Northeast UAS Airspace Integration Research Alliance […]

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Design Marketplace Minted raises $208 million Series E funding to fuel expansion

Nickie Louise Posted On December 13, 2018

Minted, a venture-backed design marketplace that crowdsources graphic designs and content from a global design community, has closed $208 in million Series E financing to expand into new channels and reach more consumers. The investments were led by Permira’s Brian Ruder, Co-Head […]

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Harvard Business School’s online initiative HBX, launches Scaling Ventures, a course to help startup founders and senior leaders navigate rapid scaling and change

Nickie Louise Posted On December 13, 2018

Harvard Business School’s online initiative, HBX, has launched “Scaling Ventures,” a new eight-week live, interactive online course program to help startup founders and senior leaders successfully scale. Scaling Ventures will be taught by Harvard Business School (HBS) entrepreneurial management professors and seasoned entrepreneurs […]

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Top startup news for today, Thursday, December 13

Nickie Louise Posted On December 13, 2018

Good morning! Here are some of the top technology startup news stories for today, Thursday, December 13. Bowery, an indoor farming startup, raises $90 million more,led by GV, Google’s venture capital arm. Bowery, a New York-based agritech startup, has raised $90 […]

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Neurotechnology startup NextMind lands $4.6 million to take brain-computer interface to the next level using the power of AI

Nickie Louise Posted On December 12, 2018

Nextmind, a Paris based neurotechnology startup company that is developing the next generation of brain computer interfaces, has secured $4.6 million in funding to bring its direct brain command solution to technology integrators and game developers in 2019. This recent […]

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Irish medical device startup AuriGen Medical won the Prestigious Global Innovation Award for developing the first heart implant to cure irregular heart rhythms in patients

Nickie Louise Posted On December 12, 2018

AuriGen Medical is a Galway, Ireland-based medical device startup company you probably never heard of. The company specializes in the field of cardiology. It designs and develops products to treat chronic heart conditions. AuriGen Medical has won the prestigious Global Innovation Award […]

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Top startup news for today, Wednesday, December 12

Nickie Louise Posted On December 12, 2018

Good morning! Here are some of the top technology startup news stories for today, Wednesday, December 12. LatticeWork raises $13 million for Amber, the first all-in-one smart storage platform. LatticeWork, a tech startup that develops cloud-edge solutions that tackle storage, privacy and […]

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Meet Solgaard Suitcase, A Carry-On Closet 2.0 with Shelf and USB

Nickie Louise Posted On December 11, 2018

You check into a hotel room and before you know it your suitcase contents end up scattered all over the room. One sustainable travel and accessory startup at the intersection of fashion and technology, Solgaard Design, has created a Carry-on Closet that […]

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Women-focused co-working startup The Riveter raises $15 million Series A funding to expand coworking spaces and networks throughout the country

Nickie Louise Posted On December 11, 2018

The Riveter, the women-focused co-working startup has raised $15 million Series A funding to accelerate the company’s already brisk growth, enabling significant expansion across the U.S., and a robust digital platform. The fresh round was led by Alpha Edison, an early stage venture […]

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HubSpot launches HubSpot Ventures, a $30 million investment fund to support customer-first startups

Nickie Louise Posted On December 11, 2018

HubSpot, a developer of cloud-based, inbound marketing software that allows businesses to transform the way that they market online, announced today the launch of HubSpot Ventures, a $30 million fund that aims to bolster and expand the impact of startups […]

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Top startup news for today, Tuesday, December 11

Nickie Louise Posted On December 11, 2018

Good morning! Here are some of the top technology startup news stories for today, Tuesday, December 11. Truepic acquires rival startup Fourandsix Technologies to combat deepfakes. According to report, 93% of Americans suspect online photos have been edited. Truepic is a […]

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NASA’s Voyager 2 probe has reached interstellar space, now more than 11 billion miles away from Earth

Nickie Louise Posted On December 11, 2018

For the second time in history, a human-made object has reached the space between the stars. NASA’s Voyager 2 probe now has exited the heliosphere – the protective bubble of particles and magnetic fields created by the Sun. According to NASA, […]

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Fintech startup Plaid raises $250 million at $2.7 billion valuation, led by venture capital veteran Mary Meeker

Nickie Louise Posted On December 11, 2018

Already part of the startup unicorn club, Plaid, the San Francisco-based fintech startup reached a new Silicon Valley milestone: A multi-billion dollar valuation. Plaid announced today it has raised an impressive $250 million Series C funding round led by by venture capital veteran […]

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AI-powered insurtech startup Zesty.ai bags $13 million Series A funding to boost its property analytics platform and expand team

Nickie Louise Posted On December 10, 2018

The insurance industry was blindsided by the magnitude of losses in the wake of the California wildfires amounting to US$ 16 billion in 2017 and up to US$ 19 billion to date in 2018. Insurers rely on outdated Fire Hazard […]

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What Are Decentralized Search Engines, How Do They Work, and Should You Get Paid to Search The Web?

Nickie Louise Posted On December 10, 2018

Unlike popular centralized search engines such as Google, Bing, Yahoo and Ask, decentralized search engines have no central control and are distributed across networks. With a decentralized search engine, no search engine company owns your data or even has access […]

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