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Systemiq secures $70 million to fund early-stage climate tech founders

TechCrunch

The London-based VC aims to raise as much as $130 million more; that would mark quite a step up for the firm, which says it has funneled $30 million into 19 startups since 2018. Morgan , the world’s top funder of fossil fuels. . Last year, OpenInvest sold to J.P.

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Jitx wants to change the way engineers design circuit boards using code

TechCrunch

The startup began as a design consultancy helping companies design circuit boards, but they discovered this way of bringing more automation to the design process and began building the solution they have today, originally for themselves, before making it into a product. Image Credits: Jitx. The $12 million investment closed last year.

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Tech Nation looks for new home as UK Gov hands tech ecosystem contract to Barclays

TechCrunch

We have exhaustively explored whether Tech Nation could continue without core government grant funding, but have concluded after extensive consultation that this is not an option.” “There’s such a gap in equity for Northern funders still. Tech Nation has long been embedded in the U.K. tech startup scene. and abroad.

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4 Startup Myths That Hold Innovation Back (and How to Overcome Them)

StartupNation

One 2018 study found that, during investment pitches, female entrepreneurs are more likely to be asked “prevention” questions, or those related to safety and potential risks and losses. At the same time, according to research by All Raise, only 15 percent of all venture capital funding is allocated to female founders.

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4 Startup Myths That Hold Innovation Back (and How to Overcome Them)

StartupNation

One 2018 study found that, during investment pitches, female entrepreneurs are more likely to be asked “prevention” questions, or those related to safety and potential risks and losses. At the same time, according to research by All Raise, only 15 percent of all venture capital funding is allocated to female founders.