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Boosted.ai raises $35M Series B for its machine learning platform for investment managers, led by Spark Capital and Ten Coves Capital

Daniel Levi Posted On January 12, 2022

Investment managers, particularly those running active, fundamental strategies, have been in a state of upheaval for years as a result of broader industry forces. In that timeframe, nice-to-have advanced portfolio management techniques, like big data ingestion, have become mission-critical to […]

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Going Paperless: Blockchain Is a Lasting Solution to the Paper Industry Pollution Problem

Nickie Louise Posted On January 12, 2022

In 2021, the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) released a new program aiming to use digital technology and innovations to find better ways to protect our planet. Through ‘Digital Transformation and by co-championing the Coalition for Digital Environmental Sustainability, UNEP […]

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Colombian e-commerce tech startup Tül raises $181 million to expand its footprint to Brazil and Mexico

Nickie Louise Posted On January 11, 2022

Tül, a Colombian tech startup that sells construction materials to small-sized retailers, announced today it has raised $181 million in funding to expand its e-commerce platform to Brazil and Mexico. The Bogotá, Colombia-based Tül offers a platform where users can buy […]

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VR tech startup AmazeVR raises an additional $15 in funding to usher in a new era of immersive concerts

Daniel Levi Posted On January 11, 2022

Immersive entertainment has grown in popularity in recent years, thanks to virtual (VR) and augmented reality (AR) glasses. Prior to the onset of the covid-19 pandemic, the immersive entertainment industry was valued in 2019 at $61.8 billion. Today, the market […]

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Elrond bets big on web3 payments in 2022 with the acquisition of leading crypto payments provider Utrust

Daniel Levi Posted On January 11, 2022

We covered Elrond back in May after the creators of the internet-scale blockchain partnered with Holoride to introduce blockchain and NFTs for the world’s first immersive in-vehicle media platform. Since then, Elrond has grown exponentially and its blockchain network now scales beyond […]

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Uber rival Bolt raises $709M to expand its transportation and food delivery super app; nearly doubles its valuation to $8.4 billion

Daniel Levi Posted On January 11, 2022

We covered Bolt back in the summer of last year after the Estonian ride-hailing startup raised $713 million to expand into on-demand grocery delivery. The August funding put the Uber rival at about $4.75 billion, more than double its last private […]

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Fly Now Pay Later is a new startup that offers you a flexible way to finance your travel dreams; closes $75M in funding to expand into the US market

Nickie Louise Posted On January 11, 2022

The Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) revolution is quickly gaining in popularity as consumers look for new alternatives to credit cards. Today, the BNPL market currently accounts for only a small portion of overall card spending. However, with the coronavirus pandemic-fueled […]

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China’s largest private education provider New Oriental laid off 60,000 people following Chinese government’s crackdown on the education sector

Nickie Louise Posted On January 10, 2022

In the summer of 2021, China banned kids from playing online games for more than 3 hours per week to safeguard their physical and mental health. A few weeks later, China’s Ministry of Education enforced new sweeping rules that barred Chinese education and […]

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Metaverse startup RTFKT sells 620 pairs of virtual sneakers for $3.1 million in less than 5 minutes; now acquired by NIKE

Daniel Levi Posted On January 9, 2022

Would you buy shoes or houses that don’t exist? If yes, how much would you be willing to pay? Now imagine if you have to sell these products in the metaverse for millions of dollars. That’s exactly what one NFT tech […]

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Snoop Dogg fan pays $450,000 to be his next-door neighbor in the metaverse

Daniel Levi Posted On January 8, 2022

The era of the Internet is upon us and the metaverse is here to change the internet as we know it. Unless you’ve been living in a cave, the ‘metaverse’ is now the latest buzzword in technology and among the […]

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Solana’s decentralized exchange foundation Serum raises $100M from institutional investors to expand its network

Daniel Levi Posted On January 7, 2022

In just a few years, Solana has grown to become the fastest blockchain in the world. Solana is also the fastest-growing ecosystem in cryptocurrency, with over 400 projects spanning decentralized finance (DeFi), non-fungible tokens (NFTs), Web3, and more. Now Serum, the underlying protocol […]

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AI and computer vision tech startup Avataar raises $45M to improve consumer shopping experience with life-sized 3D models and augmented reality

Nickie Louise Posted On January 7, 2022

The augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) worlds have come of age. Thanks to these technologies, many online shoppers now prefer to preview products to see what they look like in real life before they make the purchase. Now […]

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New York Times buys sports startup The Athletic for $550M cash to expand its paying subscribers

Nickie Louise Posted On January 6, 2022

The New York Times Company is buying sports site The Athletic for $550 million in an all-cash deal. The acquisition will enable The Times to diversify its media business into online sports and increase its readers’ subscriptions as the newspaper […]

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Google acquires Israel-based cybersecurity startup Siemplify for $0.5 billion to become part of Google Cloud’s Chronicle

Nickie Louise Posted On January 6, 2022

With cybersecurity breaches at a record high, Google CEO Sundar Pichai announced last August 2021 the tech giant will invest $10 billion in cybersecurity over the next five years. As part of the multi-billion investment, Google announced yesterday it has acquired Israeli […]

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Israel-based Grove Ventures raises $185M fund for early-stage tech startups

Daniel Levi Posted On January 6, 2022

Last year, Israel’s tech sector raised a record $25.4 billion in 2021. During the same 12 months, 33 tech startups also joined the unicorn club. Now Israeli tech startups are off to a great start as Tel Aviv-based venture capital […]

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Air transportation startup Avelo Airlines lands $42M in Series B funding to offer affordable travel and low fares starting at $29

Nickie Louise Posted On January 6, 2022

Southwest Airlines is known for its affordable and low-priced fares and unmatched profitability in the industry. According to the information on its website, the company has been profitable for 38 years in a row. Now, one startup wants to give Southwest […]

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Crypto scammers stole a record $14 billion in cryptocurrency in 2021

Nickie Louise Posted On January 6, 2022

2021 was a great year for cryptocurrency investors around the world as the frenzy for bitcoin and other crypto-assets reached new highs. However, crypto investors are not the only winners. Crypto scammers also had a blockbuster year with a windfall […]

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Gains Network Unlocks First Part of $750K Grant To Grow Decentralized Leveraged Trading Platform gTrade

Nickie Louise Posted On January 5, 2022

Gains Network, the creator of the next-generation decentralized leveraged trading platform gTrade, has applied for $750,000 in financing from the Polygon DeFi in order to hit the next two major milestones on its roadmap. Gains Network has unlocked an initial […]

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Is Modeling or Innovation the Key to Success for Startups in the iGaming Industry?

Nickie Louise Posted On January 4, 2022

Despite the iGaming industry being one of the most thriving sectors online, a lot of businesses that try to claim a slice of the pie fail to take off. Indeed, it’s estimated that a whopping 90% of online gambling startups fade […]

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Boosted.ai raises $35M Series B for its machine learning platform for investment managers, led by Spark Capital and Ten Coves Capital

Going Paperless: Blockchain Is a Lasting Solution to the Paper Industry Pollution Problem

Colombian e-commerce tech startup Tül raises $181 million to expand its footprint to Brazil and Mexico

VR tech startup AmazeVR raises an additional $15 in funding to usher in a new era of immersive concerts

Elrond bets big on web3 payments in 2022 with the acquisition of leading crypto payments provider Utrust

Uber rival Bolt raises $709M to expand its transportation and food delivery super app; nearly doubles its valuation to $8.4 billion

Fly Now Pay Later is a new startup that offers you a flexible way to finance your travel dreams; closes $75M in funding to expand into the US market

China’s largest private education provider New Oriental laid off 60,000 people following Chinese government’s crackdown on the education sector

Metaverse startup RTFKT sells 620 pairs of virtual sneakers for $3.1 million in less than 5 minutes; now acquired by NIKE

Snoop Dogg fan pays $450,000 to be his next-door neighbor in the metaverse

Solana’s decentralized exchange foundation Serum raises $100M from institutional investors to expand its network

AI and computer vision tech startup Avataar raises $45M to improve consumer shopping experience with life-sized 3D models and augmented reality

New York Times buys sports startup The Athletic for $550M cash to expand its paying subscribers

Google acquires Israel-based cybersecurity startup Siemplify for $0.5 billion to become part of Google Cloud’s Chronicle

Israel-based Grove Ventures raises $185M fund for early-stage tech startups

Air transportation startup Avelo Airlines lands $42M in Series B funding to offer affordable travel and low fares starting at $29

Crypto scammers stole a record $14 billion in cryptocurrency in 2021

Gains Network Unlocks First Part of $750K Grant To Grow Decentralized Leveraged Trading Platform gTrade

Is Modeling or Innovation the Key to Success for Startups in the iGaming Industry?

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