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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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Io.net and Nesa expand partnership to power decentralized AI with advanced GPUs

Nickie Louise Posted On September 5, 2024

Just a week after partnering with FLock to roll out “Proof of AI” for securing decentralized networks, io.net has secured another major deal with layer-1 blockchain for AI Nesa to further advance decentralized AI model development. Although only unveiled in April, […]

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Eli Lilly signs a $409 million research deal with AI-powered drug discovery startup Genetic Leap

Nickie Louise Posted On September 5, 2024

Global pharmaceutical leader Eli Lilly has struck a research agreement with AI-driven drug discovery startup Genetic Leap. The deal is worth $409 million, according to an announcement by Genetic Leap on Thursday. As part of the deal, Genetic Leap will […]

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Tesla to launch full self-driving in Europe and China by early 2025

Nickie Louise Posted On September 5, 2024

Tesla announced on Thursday that it will launch its “Full Self Driving” (FSD) driver assistance feature in Europe and China by early next year. This paid add-on is expected to roll out in the first quarter of 2025, contingent on regulatory […]

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OpenAI co-founder Ilya Sutskever raises $1 billion for his new AI startup Safe Superintelligence (SSI)

Nickie Louise Posted On September 4, 2024

Less than four months after leaving OpenAI, former chief scientist and co-creator of ChatGPT-4, Ilya Sutskever, has secured $1 billion for his new AI venture, Safe Superintelligence (SSI). In a post on X, the company revealed that the funding was […]

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Israeli in-game ad startup Odeeo closes $5 million in funding to accelerate global expansion

Nickie Louise Posted On September 4, 2024

Israeli tech startup Odeeo has secured $5 million in strategic funding to fuel the global growth of its in-game audio advertising platform. The funding round includes support from both returning and new investors, with Atinum Investments, one of Korea’s top […]

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Social media startup Bluesky attracts 2 million new users in Brazil after judge bans Musk’s X

Nickie Louise Posted On September 4, 2024

Brazil’s recent ban on Elon Musk’s social media platform, X, has driven users toward smaller alternatives like Bluesky, which has seen a surge in popularity as people search for new ways to express themselves online. Bluesky announced on Monday that […]

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Nvidia’s market cap plummets by $279 billion in a single day amid DOJ antitrust probes

Nickie Louise Posted On September 4, 2024

Nvidia experienced a staggering $279 billion loss in market value on Tuesday, marking the largest single-day decline in U.S. history. This sharp drop came as Wall Street and investors reevaluated their enthusiasm for AI amid broader market concerns and tepid […]

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Bain Capital offers to buy Japanese software developer Fuji Soft for $4.1 billion, surpassing rival KKR’s bid

Nickie Louise Posted On September 3, 2024

Bain Capital has offered to acquire Japanese software developer Fuji Soft, valuing the deal at around 600 billion yen ($4.1 billion). This bid surpasses a previous offer from KKR, another equity fund. In its announcement on Tuesday, Bain revealed that […]

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Cyprus-based real estate startup Placy raises €1M in pre-seed funding to accelerate growth

Nickie Louise Posted On September 3, 2024

Cyprus-based tech startup Placy has secured $1.1 million (€1 million) in pre-seed funding to advance its AI-powered tool, which automates key tasks in the real estate industry, including property valuations, research, viewing schedules, and agreement drafting. Zubr Capital, a European […]

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