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Upp wants to add more broccoli to the plant-protein mix using big automation

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based agtech startup that’s using computer vision AI plus farm-sized proprietary machinery to expand crop yields. “They’ve using a depth-sensing camera with the 3D piece in it to determine the size of that head. What is automation good for? Spain and California.

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NJEDA to Host Information Sessions for New Emerging Developers Grant

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Program will Provide Grants up to $250,000 to Assist Small-Scale Developers in Gaining Access to Capital TRENTON, N.J. March 8, 2024) – The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) will host in-person and virtual information sessions to introduce the newly established $20 million Emerging Developers Grant pilot program.

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Hydration brand Cure mixes new funding into its growth plans

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It’s been a hot minute since TechCrunch checked in on the brand — almost three years, actually — which is carving out a unique niche in the $10 billion functional drink mix market that founder and CEO Lauren Picasso told TechCrunch has “exploded” in the past 12 months. but we are using much better ingredients.

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Y Combinator, 500 Startups, Plug and Play invest in Odiggo’s $2.2M seed round

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Regional VCs like Seedra Ventures, LoftyInc Capital, and Essa Al-Saleh (CEO of Volta-Tucks) also took part. A commission-based model is used and Odiggo charges the car suppliers 20% commission on every transaction. A commission-based model is used and Odiggo charges the car suppliers 20% commission on every transaction.

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Wefox grabs $400M at $4.5B valuation to buck the insurtech downturn trend

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This way of growing users, by getting third-party brokers to use Wefox to advise their own customers, is how CEO and founder Julian Teicke reckons helped the company double its revenues to $320 million last year. and Asia in 2024. billion valuation, while YuLife snagged $120 million at an $800 million valuation just last week.

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6 VCs explain why embedded insurance isn’t the only hot opportunity in insurtech

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” On the flip side, he predicts that corporates with venture capital arms that are “committed to the insurance sector will likely step up their involvement.” He thinks that early use cases may center on customer service, but is certain that more will follow. “tourist investors”) have left the space.

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‘Flying taxi’ startup Volocopter picks up another $241M, says service is now two years out

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Alongside its aircraft, Volocopter has also been building a business case in which its vessels will be used in a taxi-style fleet in urban areas. CEO Florian Reuter tells us that live services are now two years out for the two vehicle models it has been developing. Funds managed by BlackRock; global infrastructure company Atlantia SpA.;