Every year, businesses in nearly every sector have become victims of data breaches. The cost of a data breach continues to skyrocket. According to a recent IBM study conducted by the Ponemon Institute, data breaches cost American companies on average more than $8 […]
The Buy now, pay later (BNPL) phenomenon has grown in popularity over the years as consumers seek alternative methods of financing. BNPL is a new payment option that allows consumers to receive their purchase right away (Buy Now), either online […]
The ongoing recession and market turmoil have done little to slow down merger and acquisition activities. This morning, Bloomberg just reported that Photoshop maker Adobe is nearing a deal to acquire online design tech startup Figma for $15 billion. Citing people with […]
Verkada, a Silicon Valley startup founded six years ago with the vision to modernize the world of physical security, said on Wednesday it has raised a $205 million Series D funding round led by Linse Capital. The round now pushes the […]
Flutterwave, an Africa-focused unicorn fintech startup, announced on Wednesday it has added Nigeria’s eNaira as a payment option for merchants, in a move that could help boost the adoption of the country’s digital currency. The announcement comes just two days […]
With virtually all organizations now running their major applications in the cloud, the security protection of these applications is now more critical than ever. According to a 2019 Data Breach Investigations Report, cloud applications continue to be the leading cause of […]
In a battle against climate change, automakers and governments around the world are slowly moving away from traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles in favor of electric vehicles. But one of the reasons for the slow adoption of electric vehicles […]
The world is more global than ever. An estimated 80% of global goods are transported via ocean freight. On the other hand, air freight represents more than 35% of global trade by value, but less than 1% of trade by volume. In […]
The proliferation of orbital space debris is one of the future challenges facing humanity as experts worry about the potential of the debris falling back to Earth. According to NASA, the rising population of space debris increases the potential danger to […]
FTX Ventures, a multi-stage venture capital firm founded in 2022 by FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried, today announced it will acquire a 30% stake in New York-based global alternative investment firm SkyBridge Capital. The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. […]
Verily, Alphabet’ big bet to revolutionize healthcare and medicine, has raised $1 billion in a funding round to support the expansion of its businesses focused on precision health. The round was led by its parent, the company announced Friday. Formerly called […]
Mysten Labs, a crypto tech startup founded by three ex-Facebook engineers, has raised $300 million in a funding round led by cryptocurrency exchange FTX. The round, which now values the startup at more than $2 billion, also includes participation from existing […]
PolyAI, a London-based AI startup that develops a machine learning platform for conversational artificial intelligence, has raised $40 million in a Series B funding round to deploy conversational AI agents and disrupt the traditional customer service models. The round, which was led […]
The global coffee market was valued at $102.02 billion in 2020, and it is projected to reach a CAGR of 4.28% during the forecast period of 2021-2026. As of 2020, Folgers was the leading ground coffee brand in the United States, accounting […]
Kim Kardashian is known for her reality TV appearances, strong social media presence, and huge business empire. But now the celebrity millionaire has just set her sights on a new venture: private equity investing. The Wall Street Journal reported Wednesday that reality star and […]
Cymulate, a breach and attack simulation platform that helps enterprises verify their security posture, has secured a $70 million Series D investment led by existing investors One Peak, with participation from Susquehanna Growth Equity (SGE), Vertex Ventures Israel, Vertex Growth, and […]
In 2021, the internet erupted when Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates called on all the rich countries to change entirely to 100% lab-grown meat to save the planet from climate-change disasters. Cultivated meat, also known as cultured meat, is real animal […]
A call-to-action to convert online visitors into customers is one of the biggest challenges facing most online businesses today. Currently, most sites depend on search data from companies like Google to better target online users. Others rely on cookies and […]
Last month, SoftBank reported its biggest ever loss, posting a $21.6 billion in just three months. But that has stopped the firm from making smaller bets on promising and innovative tech startups. This morning, Reuters is reporting that SoftBank Vision Fund is in […]
OneSignal, a YCombinator-backed tech startup designed to help businesses send notifications across every channel, today announced it has raised $50 million in a Series C funding round to grow its customer messaging and engagement platform and expand its global footprint in Europe, Asia, […]
