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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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Home renovation projects can be a logistical nightmare for homeowners and contractors, often bogged down by outdated tools or a complete lack of software.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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Microsoft is laying off more employees amid AI growth challenges

Nickie Louise Posted On January 9, 2025

Despite Microsoft’s market valuation surpassing $3 trillion in 2024, fueled by rising AI demands, the Redmond giant continues to adjust its workforce strategy, cutting roles even as it eyes future growth. Microsoft confirmed on Wednesday it is laying off a […]

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Movement Labs, a blockchain startup founded by Vanderbilt University dropouts, eyes $3 billion valuation in new funding round

Nickie Louise Posted On January 8, 2025

Movement Labs, a blockchain startup, is gearing up for a Series B funding round that could secure $100 million and bring the company’s valuation to $3 billion, according to an exclusive report from Reuters. The round is reportedly led by […]

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AI-powered startup Infinite Reality valued at $12.25 billion after $3 billion fundraise

Nickie Louise Posted On January 8, 2025

Artificial intelligence continues to attract massive investment as 5-year-old AI-focused startup Infinite Reality announced a $12.25 billion valuation following a $3 billion funding round. The company joins a growing group of startups thriving on the rising demand for AI innovations. […]

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AI startup Anthropic is raising $2B in new funding at $60 billion valuation

Nickie Louise Posted On January 7, 2025

AI startup Anthropic, known for its AI assistant Claude, is reportedly in discussions to secure $2 billion in funding. If successful, this round would push the company’s valuation to an impressive $60 billion, positioning it as a major contender in […]

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Hussain Sajwani and Trump unveil $20 billion investment to build AI and hyperscaler data centers in the U.S.

Nickie Louise Posted On January 7, 2025

President-elect Donald Trump and Emirati billionaire Hussain Sajwani revealed a $20 billion foreign investment plan to build data centers across the U.S. during an announcement at Mar-a-Lago on Tuesday. The ambitious project, backed by Sajwani’s DAMAC Properties, marks a significant […]

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Nvidia unveils Project Digits, a $3,000 personal AI supercomputer that’s 1,000x more powerful than the average laptop

Nickie Louise Posted On January 7, 2025

Soon, running your own AI model at home could be as routine as using a laptop, thanks to Nvidia’s latest breakthrough in AI supercomputing. On Monday at CES 2025, the company unveiled Project Digits, a personal AI supercomputer priced at […]

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CES 2025: The 10 most impressive tech gadgets and innovations unveiled so far

Nickie Louise Posted On January 7, 2025

Tech companies from around the world have once again gathered in Las Vegas to unveil their latest gadgets and ideas at CES 2025. As always, the event is buzzing with excitement, promising to deliver a year’s worth of tech news […]

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Nvidia soars past $3.7 trillion valuation with Blackwell GPU launch

Nickie Louise Posted On January 7, 2025

Just days after Apple briefly surpassed Nvidia in market value, the chipmaker is back on top following the debut of its Blackwell GPU. Nvidia’s stock surged to an all-time high of $153.58 in premarket trading, bringing the company’s valuation to […]

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