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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OpenAI launches preview of o1, a new series of AI models designed to think before they respond

Nickie Louise Posted On September 12, 2024

OpenAI has just introduced a preview of OpenAI o1, a new series of AI models that take more time to think before responding. According to the company behind ChatGPT, these models are better equipped to handle complex tasks and solve […]

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SpaceX Makes History with the First-Ever Civilian Spacewalk

Nickie Louise Posted On September 12, 2024

This morning, SpaceX made history by conducting the first-ever civilian spacewalk, marking a giant leap forward for the commercial space industry. While countless astronauts have ventured outside the International Space Station, walked on the moon, or taken part in various space […]

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Dutch neobank startup Bunq goes on hiring spree amid fintech layoffs

Nickie Louise Posted On September 12, 2024

While many fintech startups are slashing jobs by the thousands, Dutch digital bank Bunq is bucking the trend with plans to significantly expand its workforce, focusing on hiring digital nomads. Bunq revealed to CNBC on Thursday that it plans to […]

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OpenAI in talks to raise $11.5 billion at a $150 billion valuation

Nickie Louise Posted On September 12, 2024

OpenAI is in talks to raise new funding at a $150 billion valuation, up from its previous $86 billion, Bloomberg reported on Wednesday. The move aims to solidify its standing as one of the largest startups globally. The company behind […]

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Nolus unveils major platform update, introduces volatile base currencies and attracts new strategic investors

Nickie Louise Posted On September 11, 2024

For years, traditional leasing has been bogged down by complicated procedures, hefty upfront costs, and limited access to capital. Spotting an opportunity to address the inefficiencies in lending markets, one DeFi startup is redefining the leasing landscape with a more […]

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UK biotech startup SOLASTA raises $14M in funding to revolutionize crop protection and disrupt insecticides market

Nickie Louise Posted On September 11, 2024

SOLASTA Bio, a Glasgow-based agri-biotech startup, has raised $14 million in a Series A funding round to accelerate the development of its innovative, nature-inspired bioinsecticides. These next-generation peptide-based solutions are the first of their kind globally, providing a sustainable alternative […]

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US government-backed biotech startup Safi Biotherapeutics is developing lab-grown blood to address shortages

Nickie Louise Posted On September 11, 2024

Blood shortages in the United States are becoming a growing concern as fewer people are donating due to busy schedules, travel, and health issues. This shortfall affects critical medical procedures, such as surgeries, cancer treatments, and trauma care. This shortage […]

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Samsung to lay off up to 30% of global workforce in some divisions

Nickie Louise Posted On September 11, 2024

Samsung Electronics, the leading global producer of smartphones, TVs, and memory chips, is set to cut up to 30% of its overseas workforce in certain divisions, according to an exclusive report from Reuters that cites three individuals with direct knowledge […]

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AI search startup Glean raises $260 million in Series E funding, doubling its valuation to $4.6 billion

Nickie Louise Posted On September 11, 2024

Artificial intelligence search startup Glean has secured $260 million in Series E funding, pushing its valuation to $4.6 billion — more than double the $2.2 billion figure from February. The round was led by Altimeter and DST Global, with continued […]

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Berlin-based deep-tech startup Key Ward emerges from stealth with €1M to boost AI adoption in Automotive, Aerospace, others

Nickie Louise Posted On September 10, 2024

Key Ward, a Berlin-based deep-tech startup, has emerged from stealth mode with €1 million in pre-seed funding to enhance AI adoption in engineering. The funding round was led by Stockholm-based venture capital firm Wellstreet. The round also saw participation from […]

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Popular Industries for Startups in 2024 (and Beyond)

Nickie Louise Posted On September 10, 2024

Startups tend to follow new trends and new technologies. In the early 2000s, we saw loads of startups focusing on social media and this revolution led to things like Facebook and X which are now part of daily life for […]

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Fintech startup PastPay raises €12M in funding, the largest for a B2B BNPL in Central and Eastern Europe region

Nickie Louise Posted On September 10, 2024

While the Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) market appears to be cooling off due to high interest rates, Budapest-based fintech startup PastPay has secured €12 million in Series A funding, marking the largest raise for a B2B BNPL provider in […]

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Israeli quantum computing startup Quantum Source raises $50 million in funding led by Eclipse

Nickie Louise Posted On September 10, 2024

Israel-based Quantum Source has secured $50 million in Series A funding to advance photonic quantum computing, aiming to develop scalable, fault-tolerant quantum systems. The round was led by Eclipse, with Standard Investments, Level VC, Canon Equity, and existing investors Pitango […]

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Permira raises Squarespace’s takeover bid to $7.2 billion

Nickie Louise Posted On September 9, 2024

Private equity firm Permira has increased its buyout offer for website design software company Squarespace by $300 million, raising the total to $7.2 billion, the companies announced on Monday. This increase comes just four months after Squarespace announced plans to […]

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Atomico, Skype founder’s VC firm, raises $1.24 billion to back European tech startups

Nickie Louise Posted On September 9, 2024

Atomico, an early backer of leading European tech startups like Stripe and Klarna, has launched two new funds worth $1.24 billion to support emerging and growth-stage startups in the sector. The launch of Atomico’s sixth fund cycle includes a $754 […]

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Bending Spoons to lay off 75% of WeTransfer post acquisition, CEO says

Nickie Louise Posted On September 9, 2024

Just two months after acquiring the file-sharing platform WeTransfer, Italian app developer Bending Spoons will cut 75% of the WeTransfer workforce, according to a statement from CEO Luca Ferrari on Sunday. “I won’t be more specific at this stage because […]

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5 Tips for Surviving and Thriving in a Male-Dominated Environment

Nickie Louise Posted On September 7, 2024

This is a guest piece written by Lola Reid Allin, author of Highway to the Sky: An Aviator’s Journey It was the beginning of August 1982. My contact at the airline advised a decision would be made after Labor Day. […]

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How to Submit a Guest Post to TechStartups: Tips for Getting Published

Nickie Louise Posted On September 7, 2024

At TechStartups, we always appreciate high-quality content that informs, engages, and adds value to our audience. As such, we welcome guest contributions from our readers, industry experts, founders, and thought leaders. Every day, we receive several guest post requests from […]

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Salesforce acquires Israeli data startup Own for $1.9 billion in cash

Nickie Louise Posted On September 6, 2024

Salesforce has acquired Israeli data startup Own for $1.9 billion in cash. Formerly known as OwnBackup, the company specializes in data protection and management solutions. This acquisition marks Salesforce’s largest since its $27.7 billion purchase of Slack in 2021. As […]

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Vista and Blackstone in talks to acquire software maker Smartsheet in a multi-billion-dollar deal

Nickie Louise Posted On September 6, 2024

A consortium led by Vista Equity Partners and Blackstone is reportedly in discussions to acquire Smartsheet, a U.S.-based company specializing in workplace collaboration software, which currently holds a market value of about $7 billion, Reuters reported on Thursday, citing sources […]

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