Andreessen Horowitz
SEPTEMBER 21, 2023
In 2007, it became one of the first markets in the world to issue contactless (tap-to-pay) cards. (A This enabled them to unlock further funding as VC-backed growth companies over time. The creativity of UK entrepreneurs has and will continue to disrupt the status quo in financial services. A full 8 years earlier than the U.S.)
TechCrunch
MARCH 21, 2022
Launched in 2007, ComiXology has come the closest to delivering such a play to the medium, so naturally, Amazon went and purchased the service and messed it up. The comics world has seemingly been waiting for a digital revolution since the birth of the internet. Both joined a Series A round led by General Catalyst that provides $9.37
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TechCrunch
DECEMBER 2, 2020
For companies like Shop-Ware, the disruptive wake of COVID-19 has cleared a path to capital as mainstream investors have sought out startups with services and products needed in the pandemic era. The idea of Shop-Ware began when Coquillette started her own San Francisco-based auto shop, Luscious Garage, in 2007.
TechCrunch
OCTOBER 26, 2021
The following days and weeks are going to prove illustrative in terms of the value of tech-enabled businesses, especially in contrast to more digital and hard-tech efforts. It was founded in 2007, per Crunchbase data, making it nearly old enough to secure a learner’s permit to drive in the United States. with some 1.35
Dream It
FEBRUARY 14, 2020
Finishing is the ripest for disruption. From 2007 to 2011, during which the Great Recession of 2008-09 took place, the construction industry lost approximately 2 million workers. Something in both the masonry and bricklayer arena as well as framing would be interesting. Any other thoughts you want to share with TechCrunch readers?
Impact Hub
AUGUST 19, 2020
2007 marked an important milestone for the Earth’s cities. Technological leaps have enabled many (though by no means all) of us city-dwellers to sustain ourselves adequately, despite breaking our traditional connection with agricultural life. It happened without us realizing at the time. Photo: Kina Mama.
David Teten VC
MARCH 1, 2022
Atomico is an international investment firm that focuses on helping disruptive technology companies scale globally. The firm supports dynamic entrepreneurs building disruptive companies in a broad range of industries, including consumer services and products, technology, healthcare, business services, education, and financial services.
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