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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How to Build an Audience for Your Startup Business and Product

Nickie Louise Posted On August 16, 2024

In a crowded landscape where countless startups vie for the same customers, what truly sets the winners apart is their audience. Yes, audience! You could launch the most perfect product, but if no one knows it exists, it’s just another […]

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British fintech startup Revolut valued at $45 billion after secondary share sale

Nickie Louise Posted On August 16, 2024

Revolut’s valuation has surged to $45 billion after a secondary share sale to new and existing investors, positioning the British fintech startup ahead of some of Europe’s largest banks. Announced on Friday, the share sale—which allowed current employees to cash […]

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Fintech startup Amount lands $30M in funding to power digital lending for banks and credit unions

Nickie Louise Posted On August 15, 2024

Amount, a fintech startup that provides technology to credit unions, banks, and financial institutions, has secured $30 million in equity funding to bolster its technology and push further into the credit union sector. The round was backed by Curql, a […]

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Roper acquires Transact Campus for $1.5 billion to expand its education business

Nickie Louise Posted On August 15, 2024

Roper Technologies has agreed to acquire Transact Campus for $1.5 billion to enhance its services for higher education institutions and healthcare facilities, the company announced on Thursday. After the acquisition, Transact, known for its campus technology and payment solutions, will […]

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Fintech startup Klarna launches personal accounts and cashback offering to take on banks ahead of IPO

Nickie Louise Posted On August 15, 2024

Klarna, the fintech startup known for its buy now, pay later (BNPL) loans, is expanding its services with the launch of a personal account offering deposits and cashback rewards in the U.S. and Europe. This move comes as Klarna prepares […]

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Truflation Releases its US Inflation Report Update for July 2024: US Economy Grows By 2.8% in Q2

Nickie Louise Posted On August 14, 2024

In recent months, the U.S. economy has been dealing with considerable uncertainty, characterized by changing inflation rates, supply chain issues, and shifting consumer habits. Now, Truflation has just come out with its comprehensive, US Inflation Report Update for July 2024. […]

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Crypto exchange VALR now offers Euro wire transfers and EURC token

Nickie Louise Posted On August 14, 2024

With cryptocurrency use hitting new heights, Pantera-backed crypto exchange VALR has announced a significant boost to its European operations, adding a fresh option for Euro-denominated transactions. The Johannesburg-based VALR revealed this Wednesday that it is now listing EURO Coin (EURC), […]

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Mindbody ClassPass eyes IPO with Goldman Sachs as the lead banker

Nickie Louise Posted On August 14, 2024

ClassPass, the subscription-based fitness platform acquired by Mindbody in 2021, is setting its sights on an IPO within the next 12-18 months, with Goldman Sachs tapped as its lead banker, Reuters reported, citing the company CEO. Mindbody, based in California, […]

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Solana-based platform Avatar.One helps over 120,000 active users in combating loneliness with 3D AI companions

Nickie Louise Posted On August 14, 2024

Loneliness has become a critical issue, affecting people across various age groups and regions. For older adults, loneliness is linked to a 50% higher risk of dementia and a 30% increased risk of stroke. To address this, Solana-based AI companion […]

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Sahara AI raises $43M in funding to solve IP issues facing the AI industry

Nickie Louise Posted On August 14, 2024

Sahara AI, a decentralized AI startup co-founded by a University of Southern California associate professor, announced on Wednesday that it has secured $43 million in a Series A funding round to tackle complex copyright and privacy challenges in the AI industry. […]

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Huawei set to launch new AI chip to challenge Nvidia dominance

Nickie Louise Posted On August 13, 2024

Huawei is on the verge of launching a new AI chip designed to challenge Nvidia’s dominance in China, the Wall Street Journal on Tuesday, citing sources. The new AI chip, named Ascend 910C, is currently undergoing tests with major tech […]

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Google launches first AI-powered Android update, new Pixel 9 phones and gadgets lineup

Nickie Louise Posted On August 13, 2024

Google on Tuesday unveiled new AI features for Android devices, alongside its latest Pixel 9 smartphones. The company is intensifying its efforts to integrate artificial intelligence into its hardware, aiming to get ahead of competitors like Apple. The introduction of […]

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Seattle-based startup ITpipes raises $20M to help cities streamline pipeline inspections

Nickie Louise Posted On August 13, 2024

Seattle-based ITpipes, a software startup that helps cities manage the maintenance of underground assets like sewer and storm systems, has secured $20 million in funding from Trilogy Search Partners of Seattle and Dallas-based Miramar Equity Partners. ITpipes provides software that […]

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Balderton launches $1.3 billion fund to invest in European tech startups

Nickie Louise Posted On August 12, 2024

Balderton Capital, a major European venture capital firm, today unveiled $1.3 billion in two separate early-stage and growth funds to support European founders through the various stages of their startups. In an announcement on Monday, the London-based Balderton revealed it […]

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Cisco to lay off thousands of workers in second round of job cuts

Nickie Louise Posted On August 12, 2024

Cisco is laying off thousands of jobs in a second round of job cuts this year as the U.S. networking equipment giant shifts its focus to faster-growing sectors like cybersecurity and AI, Reuters reported over the weekend. Sources familiar with […]

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AI-based Blockchain Startup Space and Time (SxT) Welcomes Former Bitstamp CLO To Its Legal Team

Nickie Louise Posted On August 12, 2024

Space and Time (SxT) appoints Rika Khurdayan. She will serve as Chief Legal Officer (CLO) at the company. Khurdayan’s roles will include leading the legal team and solving the complex legal and regulatory challenges SxT faces. Microsoft M12-backed blockchain and […]

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Synopsys-Ansys acquisition faces UK regulatory hurdle: Will UK block $35 billion tech merger?

Nickie Louise Posted On August 12, 2024

In January, chip design software company Synopsys acquired Ansys in a $35 billion cash-and-stock deal. The move was seen as a major shift in the engineering software industry. However, the deal is now under scrutiny by UK regulators. According to […]

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