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Saudi shopping and BNPL platform Tamara tops $1B valuation in $340M Series C funding

TechCrunch

Tamara, a buy now pay later platform for consumers in Saudi Arabia and the wider GCC region, has raised $340 million in a financing round that values the fintech at $1 billion. Saudi asset manager and financial institution SNB Capital and Sanabil Investments, a wholly-owned company by Saudi’s sovereign wealth fund Public Investment Fund (PIF), […] © 2023 TechCrunch.

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i2E and MidAmerica Industrial Park announce award winners for high school entrepreneurship program

Innovation 2 Enterprise

“Creative Spark Industries” student team from Pryor High School wins highest honor Leaders from MidAmerica Industrial Park and i2E announce a team of three Pryor High School seniors are the top winners of the inaugural high school entrepreneurship program called the MidAmerica Cup. The MidAmerica Cup is a business plan competition organized by MidAmerica in collaboration with i2E (Innovation to Enterprise) and tailored for local school districts engaged with MidAmerica’s STEM education pro

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Meltwater, the media monitoring startup, gets a $65M investment from Verdane

TechCrunch

Meltwater, which first made its name around media monitoring and then got active in business intelligence using AI and big data analytics techniques, is picking up a new investor. Verdane, a Norwegian private equity firm that earlier this year closed a $1 billion+ fund to make investments in scaling tech companies, is taking an 11% […] © 2023 TechCrunch.

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10 (More) Inspirational Sports Quotes To Make You a Better Entrepreneur

Entrepreneur's Handbook

Because athletes don’t have a monopoly on striving for greatness!

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Navigating the Future: Generative AI, Application Analytics, and Data

Generative AI is upending the way product developers & end-users alike are interacting with data. Despite the potential of AI, many are left with questions about the future of product development: How will AI impact my business and contribute to its success? What can product managers and developers expect in the future with the widespread adoption of AI?

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Snowflake goes all in on data clean rooms with Samooha acquisition

TechCrunch

Snowflake is buying Samooha, a startup developing a “cross-cloud” data collaboration suite, the companies announced this morning — adding to the list of big tech acquisitions leading up to the holiday season. With the deal, which is expected to close by the end of the month subject to customary closing conditions, Snowflake gains an established […] © 2023 TechCrunch.

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TechCrunch Early Stage 2024 agenda first look: Engine Accelerator, Y Combinator, Glasswing Ventures and more will join us in Boston

TechCrunch

TechCrunch Early Stage returns to Boston on April 25, 2024, and the agenda for our flagship founder event is shaping up. We’re excited to share this sneak peek at some of the fantastic speakers and sessions we have on tap. For builders who are just starting on their founder journey, TechCrunch Early Stage is absolutely […] © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved.

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Inclusive entrepreneurship in the fashion industry

Impact Hub

Inclusive entrepreneurship in the fashion industry Moving Mood, founded by Rut Turró, is a venture in the fashion industry that began as a clothing line addressing the needs of people with reduced mobility. Evolving beyond conventional adaptive clothing, Moving Mood has transformed into a multifaceted research and consulting partner for the fashion sector, specialising in inclusive fashion.

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Adobe has a big hole to fill after the $20B Figma deal falls through

TechCrunch

Adobe and Figma ended their $20 billion acquisition dream this morning after regulators signaled it would continue to be rough going. Figma still gets a $1 billion consolation prize as part of the deal, and as the leader in collaborative design, should land on its feet just fine. But for Adobe, it could be another […] © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved.

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Five tips for small businesses looking to flourish during the holiday season

NZ Entrepreneur

These past few years have tested the mettle of entrepreneurs like never before. Yet, here you are. So first and foremost, congratulations for making it this far, it is a true testament to your perseverance and dedication. And although times are still undoubtedly tough, we are seeing a turn for the better in business. With the busy holiday period already underway, now is the time to back yourselves for the future and unlock your full potential. 1.

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Your Fractional Finance and Accounting Team

Mighty Financial specializes in supporting the financial aspirations of small businesses and entrepreneurs. With our comprehensive bookkeeping and precise accounting expertise with decades of experience across diverse financial roles, our team offers tailor-made services ranging from essential bookkeeping to strategic fractional CFO support, catered specifically to the unique challenges of technology companies, startups, and SMEs.

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Adobe and Figma end $20B acquisition plans after regulatory headwinds in Europe

TechCrunch

Adobe’s $20 billion mega-bid to buy rival Figma is now officially dead, after the companies said today that regulatory pushback in Europe had caused them to put an end to the acquisition plans. “Although both companies continue to believe in the merits and procompetitive benefits of the combination, Adobe and Figma mutually agreed to terminate […] © 2023 TechCrunch.

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Chambers Asia-Pacific 2024 Recognizes Gunderson Dettmer’s Singapore Hub

AsiaTechDaily

Gunderson Dettmer’s Singapore has secured top honors in the latest Chambers and Partners Asia-Pacific 2024 guide. The company leads the market in providing legal services for Startups & Emerging Companies in the region. The newly released rankings spotlight the achievements of the Singapore team, with Managing Partner Jonathan Pentzien earning a Band 1 Leading Individual […] The post Chambers Asia-Pacific 2024 Recognizes Gunderson Dettmer’s Singapore Hub first appeared on AsiaTechDaily - As

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Mr. Cooper hackers stole personal data on 14 million customers

TechCrunch

Hackers stole the sensitive personal information of more than 14.6 million Mr. Cooper customers, the mortgage and loan giant has confirmed. In a filing with Maine’s attorney general’s office, Mr. Cooper said the hackers stole customer names, addresses, dates of birth, phone numbers, as well as customer Social Security numbers and bank account numbers.

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When to Rebrand Your Company and How to Succeed

Entrepreneur's Handbook

I studied 13 successful company rebrands. It turns out, you CAN put lipstick on a pig — if you do it for the right reasons.

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How Embedded Analytics Gets You to Market Faster with a SAAS Offering

Start-ups & SMBs launching products quickly must bundle dashboards, reports, & self-service analytics into apps. Customers expect rapid value from your product (time-to-value), data security, and access to advanced capabilities. Traditional Business Intelligence (BI) tools can provide valuable data analysis capabilities, but they have a barrier to entry that can stop small and midsize businesses from capitalizing on them.

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Nikola founder Trevor Milton sentenced to 4 years for securities fraud

TechCrunch

Trevor Milton, the disgraced founder and former CEO of electric truck startup Nikola, was sentenced Monday to four years in prison for securities fraud. The sentence, by Judge Edgardo Ramo in the U.S. District Court in Manhattan, caps a multi-year saga that at one point sent Nikola stock soaring 83% only to come crashing down […] © 2023 TechCrunch.

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Philippines’ Citicore Renewable Seeks $231.9 Million IPO for Solar Power Expansion

AsiaTechDaily

Philippines-based Citicore Renewable Energy Corp, a major player in the country’s solar power sector, has officially applied to an initial public offering (IPO), seeking to raise up to 12.94 billion pesos ($231.9 million). The IPO involves the sale of approximately 3.335 billion shares, including an over-allotment option, priced at up to 3.88 pesos ($0.07) per […] The post Philippines’ Citicore Renewable Seeks $231.9 Million IPO for Solar Power Expansion first appeared on AsiaTechDaily - Asia's

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Google says it will pay $700M as a part of Play Store dispute settlement

TechCrunch

Google said today it will pay $700 million — $630 million to U.S. consumers and $70 to a fund used by U.S. states — in a settlement over Play Store reached in September. In September, the company reached a tentative settlement in a class action lawsuit filed by U.S. states and consumers originally filed in […] © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved.

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Law Firm Gunderson Dettmer Ranked Band 1 in Startups & Emerging Companies by Chambers Asia-Pacific

AsiaTechDaily

Republished from Gunderson Dettmer: Gunderson Dettmer’s Singapore office continues to earn top rankings for Startups & Emerging Companies (Singapore) in the newly released Chambers and Partners Asia-Pacific 2024 guide. Singapore managing partner Jonathan Pentzien is ranked a Band 1 Leading Individual for the fourth consecutive year, and partner David He, who was newly ranked Up and […] The post Law Firm Gunderson Dettmer Ranked Band 1 in Startups & Emerging Companies by Chambers Asia-Pac

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Digitalization: 5 Tech Updates That Will Help You Survive The Recession & Thrive

Lack of digitalization decreases business competitiveness. To thrive, embracing modern solutions becomes essential. The approach to digitalization often aligns with a company's business model. This shift not only boosts productivity but also automates processes and improves security. The tech market offers a wealth of technologies tailored for management, planning, and forecasting, replacing outdated pen-and-paper methods.

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OpenAI buffs safety team and gives board veto power on risky AI

TechCrunch

OpenAI is expanding its internal safety processes to fend off the threat of harmful AI. A new “safety advisory group” will sit above the technical teams and make recommendations to leadership, and the board has been granted veto power — of course, whether it will actually use it is another question entirely. Normally the ins […] © 2023 TechCrunch.

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[Morphisec in HelpNetSecurity] Creating a formula for effective vulnerability prioritization

OurCrowd

In this Help Net Security interview, Michael Gorelik, CTO and Head of Malware Research at Morphisec, provides insights into the business impact of vulnerabilities. Read more here.

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Apple Watch Series 9 sales to be halted over patent dispute

TechCrunch

Apple will be halting sales of its Series 9 smartwatch, TechCrunch has confirmed. The news, shared by 9to5Mac, follows an October ruling by the International Trade Commission (ITC), owing to a patent dispute with California-based med tech firm, Masimo. The dispute stems from the blood sensor monitor on the latest flagship smart Watch. The move […] © 2023 TechCrunch.

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[Stellar Cyber in Business Wire] Stellar Cyber and BlackBerry team up to deliver open XDR for comprehensive threat detection and response

OurCrowd

The post [Stellar Cyber in Business Wire] Stellar Cyber and BlackBerry team up to deliver open XDR for comprehensive threat detection and response appeared first on OurCrowd Blog.

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Embedding BI: Architectural Considerations and Technical Requirements

While data platforms, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and programming platforms have evolved to leverage big data and streaming data, the front-end user experience has not kept up. Holding onto old BI technology while everything else moves forward is holding back organizations. Traditional Business Intelligence (BI) aren’t built for modern data platforms and don’t work on modern architectures.

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Vans, Supreme owner VF Corp. says personal data stolen and orders impacted in suspected ransomware attack

TechCrunch

VF Corporation, the U.S.-based owner of apparel brands including Vans, Supreme, and The North Face, has confirmed a cyberattack has impacted the company’s ability to fulfill orders ahead of Christmas, one of the biggest retail events of the year. The Denver, Colorado-based corporation said in a filing with federal regulators that the cyberattack, which the […] © 2023 TechCrunch.

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[Perception Point in PR Newswire] Perception Point achieves overall leader ranking in KuppingerCole Leadership Compass Report for Email Security

OurCrowd

The post [Perception Point in PR Newswire] Perception Point achieves overall leader ranking in KuppingerCole Leadership Compass Report for Email Security appeared first on OurCrowd Blog.

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Jumia quit food delivery because of deep-pocketed ‘aggressive’ rivals, CEO says

TechCrunch

Last week, pan-African e-commerce platform Jumia said it was discontinuing its food delivery service, Jumia Food. According to the company, its food delivery business didn’t align with the current operational landscape and prevailing macroeconomic conditions in the seven markets, including Nigeria, Kenya, Uganda, Morocco, Tunisia, Algeria and Ivory Coast.

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[Anodot in PR Newswire] Volumez and Anodot join forces to manage and reduce cloud costs while taking data infrastructure performance to unprecedented levels

OurCrowd

The post [Anodot in PR Newswire] Volumez and Anodot join forces to manage and reduce cloud costs while taking data infrastructure performance to unprecedented levels appeared first on OurCrowd Blog.

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PE Mastery: CAPTARGET's Playbook for Quality Lead Flow

CAPTARGET presents a masterclass in M&A deal sourcing. Learn to cast a wide net, embracing seller self-identification. Consistency is the linchpin: keep the origination process steady for a reliable flow of opportunities. Diversify your tactics, employing various tools and vendors. Tech matters! Understand DNS settings, domain authority, and brand presence for optimal outreach.