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Nickie Louise

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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Northvolt, once a symbol of Europe’s electric car revolution, files for bankruptcy after burning through $10 billion in investor cash
Nickie Louise Posted On November 25, 2024


Just last week, we covered the collapse of Northvolt after its CEO and co-founder, Peter Carlsson, stepped down following a Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing. Once viewed as the driving force behind Europe’s electric car revolution, the Swedish EV battery startup […]


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ElectraLith, a Rio Tinto-backed tech startup, nears $17.9M second funding round amid lithium market struggles
Nickie Louise Posted On November 25, 2024


With an estimated 85 million electric vehicles (EVs) expected on the road by the end of 2025, the demand for lithium is set to surge. However, traditional methods of lithium production come with significant environmental costs. These approaches require large […]


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Anthropic raises $4 billion from Amazon, boosting the e-commerce giant’s total investment in the AI startup to $8 billion
Nickie Louise Posted On November 22, 2024


Just a day after reports surfaced that Anthropic is gaining market share against OpenAI, the AI startup announced on Friday it has secured an additional $4 billion investment from longtime backer Amazon, bringing Amazon’s total commitment to $8 billion. This […]


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Northvolt’s Collapse: CEO steps down amid chapter 11 filing, $5.8 billion debt, and Europe’s battery dreams shattered
Nickie Louise Posted On November 22, 2024


Northvolt’s CEO and co-founder Peter Carlsson stepped down on Friday, just a day after the company filed for U.S. Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, according to a report from Reuters. The move marks a dramatic turn for what was once Europe’s […]


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YC-backed robotics startup Four Growers secures $9M Series A to tackle greenhouse labor shortages with AI robots
Nickie Louise Posted On November 21, 2024


Over the last century, automation has revolutionized crops like corn, wheat, and soy, driving down costs and boosting production. Yet, fruits and vegetables have largely been left behind, facing up to 15x higher harvesting costs due to the lack of […]


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Aries.com launches first open fintech platform for traders, investors, and developers
Nickie Louise Posted On November 21, 2024


For years, retail investing has been shaped by established names like E*TRADE and Vanguard. Now, a new player, Aries, has entered the fintech scene, launching its brokerage and trading platform on the premium domain Aries.com after starting on TradeAries.com. The […]


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Indian electric scooter startup OLA Electric to lay off 500 employees, just 3 months after IPO
Nickie Louise Posted On November 21, 2024


In August, OLA Electric made a public debut on the Indian stock market, with shares surging 20% on the first day and valuing the SoftBank-backed electric vehicle (EV) startup at $4.8 billion. However, just three months later, the 7-year-old company […]


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Business and enterprise spending on AI surges 500% to $13.8 billion as Anthropic gains market share over OpenAI
Nickie Louise Posted On November 21, 2024


While generative AI startups have attracted billions in funding, a parallel surge in business and enterprise spending underscores the growing adoption of artificial intelligence across industries. According to new data from Menlo Ventures, companies have spent $13.8 billion on generative […]


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Bitcoin nears $100,000 as pro-crypto sentiment surges under Donald Trump’s second presidency
Nickie Louise Posted On November 21, 2024


Bitcoin continued its remarkable surge on Thursday, edging closer to the significant $100,000 milestone as investors anticipated a friendlier U.S. regulatory landscape under President-elect Donald Trump. A renewed wave of optimism surrounding cryptocurrencies is fueling what many are calling a […]


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Truflation partners with LandX to deliver real-time agricultural commodity pricing for DeFi and TradFi investors
Nickie Louise Posted On November 20, 2024


Just a month after teaming up with Scannit to improve data transparency and economic insights, Truflation, a leader in real-world asset indices and real-time economic data, has inked a new partnership. This time, the company is teaming up with LandX, […]


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Prompt Security secures $18M Series A to address rising enterprise risks from generative AI adoption
Nickie Louise Posted On November 20, 2024


The widespread adoption of generative AI has created significant opportunities for businesses, boosting productivity and fostering innovation with tools like coding assistants and AI-driven applications. However, these advancements bring notable security risks, such as unvetted tools, potential data leaks, and […]


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Fhenix launches Nitrogen testnet to transform Onchain confidentiality with FHE-powered decentralization
Nickie Louise Posted On November 20, 2024


Fhenix, an Israeli startup focused on building a privacy-centric blockchain platform, has announced a major upgrade to its testnet, Nitrogen. The update introduces enhanced decryption capabilities and features designed to improve decentralization, usability, and performance. As an Ethereum Layer 2 […]


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Alphabet’s VC arm and Sequoia back Belgian startup Odoo, boosting SAP rival’s valuation to $5.3 billion
Nickie Louise Posted On November 20, 2024


Odoo, a Belgian startup taking on SAP in enterprise software, has raised its valuation to €5 billion ($5.3 billion) following a secondary share sale led by Alphabet’s venture fund, CapitalG, and Sequoia Capital. With more than 5 million users globally, […]


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Robinhood to acquire TradePMR for $300 million, expanding offerings to $7 trillion RIA market
Nickie Louise Posted On November 19, 2024


Robinhood Markets, the parent company of the popular trading app Robinhood, is set to acquire portfolio management platform TradePMR in a cash-and-stock deal valued at approximately $300 million, the companies announced on Tuesday. The acquisition marks Robinhood’s latest move to expand […]


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Americans Spend $546 Billion to Figure Out Their Taxes as the US Tax Code Grows from 5,000 Words in 1913 to 10 Million Today
Nickie Louise Posted On November 19, 2024


It’s 2024, and Americans are spending a staggering $546 billion annually just to navigate the U.S. tax system. Why? The tax code has ballooned into a 10-million-word labyrinth, making it 21 times longer than the entire Lord of the Rings […]


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Microsoft-backed tech startup d-Matrix launches first AI chip to revolutionize chatbots and video generation
Nickie Louise Posted On November 19, 2024


Silicon Valley-based AI startup d-Matrix announced Tuesday that it has started shipping its first AI chip, designed to support applications like chatbots and video generators. This milestone comes just over a year after the company secured $110 million in funding […]


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ServiceTitan, a software startup valued at $9.5 billion, files for U.S. IPO on Nasdaq
Nickie Louise Posted On November 18, 2024


ServiceTitan, a software startup that develops tools for home services businesses, filed paperwork on Monday for an initial public offering (IPO) in the U.S. The Glendale, California-based company plans to list its shares on the Nasdaq under the ticker symbol […]


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AI healthcare startup Forward shuts down after burning through $400 million from investors
Nickie Louise Posted On November 18, 2024


Forward, a once-promising healthcare startup that aimed to revolutionize care with its “doctor-in-a-box” modules, is shutting down. The closure comes just a year after the San Francisco-based company raised $100 million in funding, bringing its total fundraising to nearly $400 […]


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Space startup The Exploration Company raises $160M to develop reusable capsule, positioning itself as Europe’s answer to SpaceX
Nickie Louise Posted On November 18, 2024


Even as SpaceX dominates the space industry, investors are placing their bets on emerging startups that could fill gaps in a less crowded market. Among these is The Exploration Company (TEC), a Munich-based space startup making waves with its ambitious […]


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TikTok parent ByteDance valued at $300 billion as revenue surges 30% to $110 billion
Nickie Louise Posted On November 18, 2024


ByteDance, the parent company of TikTok, has set its valuation at approximately $300 billion. The news comes after the company recently approached investors with a share buyback offer, according to sources and a document reviewed by Reuters. The proposed buyback […]


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