Despite efforts to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), black founders of U.S. startups have made little progress in securing venture capital. According to Crunchbase data, in 2023 these individuals accounted for less than 0.48% of all venture dollars distributed,…
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Intuitive Machines is gearing up for its first-ever lunar mission. They have released a comprehensive press kit detailing the lander architecture, the payloads on board, and the full mission plan. The launch date is set for February 14, with a…
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The retention of acquired startup talent is a significant challenge facing acquiring companies today. It is keenly felt as programming employees are among the most valued assets of many startups. The loss of these professionals post-acquisition can hence signify a…
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Apple is said to have reached a potential settlement with Rivos, a Mountain View startup the tech giant sued in 2022. Apple accused Rivos of hiring its employees and stealing trade secrets. The companies informed the US District Court for…
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Papaya Global, a B2B startup that provides global workforce payment solutions, is venturing into a new marketing frontier by placing a $7 million ad during the Super Bowl. The move, uncommon for businesses operating in the B2B space, aims to…
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Koloma, a clean fuel startup supported by Bill Gates, has secured $245.7 million in its latest financing round. This brings the company’s total funding to over $300 million. The startup primarily focuses on the extraction of carbon-free hydrogen from natural…
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API security startup Wib has been purchased by US cyber giant F5. While the value of the acquisition remains undisclosed, reports suggest it to be in the ballpark of tens of millions of dollars. There has been a significant increase…
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Are you weighing the pros and cons of working for a startup or a large corporation? There’s no one-size-fits-all answer, but understanding the key differences between startup and corporate cultures, as well as the varying opportunities each presents, can help…
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The Pamplona-based tech startup Cocuus aims to revolutionize the food industry by 3D-printing meat alternatives. They hope to bridge the gap between tech and nutrition with their cutting-edge solutions, which include 3D-printed seafood and meats like steak and pork. A…
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Gregg Renfrew, founder and CEO of billion-dollar clean beauty startup Beautycounter, says that financial necessity was a driving factor behind her success. In a recent interview with CNBC, Renfrew admitted that after graduating from college, she found herself in financially…
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