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Samsung Next backs a $45M investment in Israeli startup Mitiga to transform incident response for cloud and SaaS environments
Nickie Louise Posted On March 14, 2023


In 2022, it was estimated that 90 percent of organizations had a hybrid and multi-cloud environment. This opens up the potential for hackers and bad actors to move between on-premises data centers and cloud providers, as well as lateral attacks […]


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Qualtrics acquired for $12.5 billion by Silver Lake and CPP Investments
Daniel Levi Posted On March 13, 2023


Last week we wrote about Qualtrics after the survey software company received a $12.4 billion buyout offer from Silver Lake and Canada’s CPPIB. Today, Silver Lake and CPP Investments announced it plans to acquire Qualtrics for $12.5 billion, making it […]


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Connectd raises $2.6 million to help grow and manage relationships in the startup ecosystem
Nickie Louise Posted On March 13, 2023


Relationships, networking, and community are critical to building a successful startup. These critical components provide startups with access to resources such as funding, mentorship, talent, and industry knowledge that can help them succeed. By connecting with other entrepreneurs, investors, and […]


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Rivian in talks to end exclusivity deal with Amazon for its EV delivery trucks and court new customers
Nickie Louise Posted On March 13, 2023


Electric vehicle (EV) maker Rivian Automotive is in talks with its largest shareholder Amazon to end the exclusivity part of their electric van deal, CNBC reported, citing the company spokeswoman. As we reported back in 2019, Amazon had placed an […]


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Edtech startup SaasGuru lands $2.7M for its cloud skills and workforce development platform
Nickie Louise Posted On March 13, 2023


SaasGuru, an EdTech startup founded to solve the cloud skills crisis by creating the bridge between learning and certifications, announced today it has closed $2.7 million (A$4 Million) in funding to transform the industry and redefine the way people approach […]


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Why did Silicon Valley Bank collapse? Here’s why the Federal Reserve may be responsible for the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank
Daniel Levi Posted On March 13, 2023


Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) is the US’s 16th largest bank that mostly served venture capital firms and tech companies and startups, including some of Silicon Valley’s biggest names, such as Roku. With over 200 billion dollars of assets, Silicon Valley Bank […]


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U.S. government guarantees Silicon Valley Bank customers will have access to all their deposits starting Monday
Daniel Levi Posted On March 12, 2023


As the Silicon Valley Bank situation unravels by the hour, the US financial regulators announced Sunday night that depositors of the failed Silicon Valley Bank will have access to all of their money starting Monday, March 13 In a joint statement, […]


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Silicon Valley Bank collapsed in just 48 hours, making it the second-largest bank failure in US history
Nickie Louise Posted On March 10, 2023


Up until yesterday, Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) was one of the most successful banks in the tech industry. As the name suggests, the bank was a specialized financial institution that provides loans and other financial services to startups and tech […]


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Meta is planning to launch a rival social media app to displace Twitter as the world’s “digital town square”
Daniel Levi Posted On March 10, 2023


After losing billions of dollars on its ambitious metaverse project, Facebook’s parent company Meta is now setting its sight on Twitter. According to an exclusive report from Reuters, Meta Platforms is currently exploring plans to launch a new social media […]


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Dao Maker Degen Zoo builds abandoned Logan Paul game in 30 days
Daniel Levi Posted On March 10, 2023


Not sure how many of you have been paying attention to the entire YouTuber Logan Paul’s CryptoZoo drama. His CryptoZoo NFT project was a total mess but later he issued an apology to his fans and investigative reporter CoffeeZilla. But […]


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Monnai lands $6.5M Series A funding to connect disparate data sources through a single API, so fintechs can focus on growth
Nickie Louise Posted On March 9, 2023

Monnai lands $6.5M Series A funding led by Tiger Global

The expansion of fintech companies into emerging markets presents a tremendous opportunity that could bring in tens of millions (if not hundreds) of new customers. However, both fintech companies and financial institutions are becoming more aware of the significant costs […]


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Discord is rolling out a new AI-powered chatbot as ChatGPT frenzy spreads
Daniel Levi Posted On March 9, 2023


Popular video game chat community app Discord is the latest in a series of tech companies to jump into the generative AI bandwagon following the success of OpenAI ChatGPT. Discord announced on Thursday that it will roll out new artificial […]


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German eVTOL firm Lilium says it reaches 250 km/h in testing for its unmanned flying air taxis
Daniel Levi Posted On March 9, 2023


German eVTOL startup Lilium Air Mobility announced Thursday it had reached a maximum speed of 250 kilometers per hour with a technology demonstrator for its unmanned flying air taxis. The 8-year-old company reached the threshold during the testing of the […]


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Crypto bank Silvergate shuts down operations, liquidates after market meltdown
Daniel Levi Posted On March 9, 2023


Silvergate Capital, the crypto-focused bank at the center of the crypto industry crisis is finally shutting down its operations and liquidating after the market meltdown. In an announcement on Wednesday, Silvergate Bank said it will “voluntarily liquidate” its assets and […]


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Clean energy startup ClearFlame raises $30M in funding to make heavy-duty diesel engines run on renewable fuels
Daniel Levi Posted On March 9, 2023


Unknown to many, the transportation sector is the largest domestic contributor to climate change. According to the US Department of Transportation (DOT), the U.S. transportation sector is responsible for more greenhouse gas emissions than any other sector of our economy. […]


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Spotify crosses half a billion monthly active listeners
Nickie Louise Posted On March 9, 2023


Spotify reached a new milestone on Wednesday, crossing 500 million monthly active listeners as it launched a major app redesign with vertical feeds to help drive users to discover new content. The music-streaming giant announced it’s rolling out what it […]


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Barley launches with $4M to bring more trust and equity to pay, and make compensation more structured
Nickie Louise Posted On March 8, 2023


In ancient Mesopotamia, grains of barley were among the earliest forms of currency in the world. If you were employed during that time, receiving payment in barley would guarantee that you were compensated fairly for your efforts. It is this fundamental […]


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Israeli fintech firm Riskified is transferring $500 million out of Israel in support of private-sector opposition to government’s judicial overhaul
Nickie Louise Posted On March 8, 2023


For the ninth straight week, tens of thousands of people rallied against the government’s plan to overhaul the court system. But despite the rallies, the Israeli government advanced the plan to overhaul the country’s legal system, defying a mass uproar […]


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Sensate raises $3.2M Seed round to provide relief to people suffering from anxiety disorders and stress
Nickie Louise Posted On March 7, 2023


Did you know that anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness in the United States? According to the Anxiety & Depression Association of America, anxiety disorders affect 40 million adults (19.1% of the population) age 18 and older every […]


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Meta plans to cut thousands of jobs as soon as this week, after CEO Zuckerberg said no more layoffs
Nickie Louise Posted On March 7, 2023


About two weeks ago, the Washington Post reported that Facebook’s parent company Meta Platforms was planning a fresh round of layoffs that could affect thousands of workers just a few weeks after CEO Mark Zuckerberg promised no more layoffs. Now, there […]


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