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AI chip startup Sima.ai bags another $30M ahead of growth

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As the demand for AI-powered apps grows, startups developing dedicated chips to accelerate AI workloads on-premises are reaping the benefits. He has a deep history of investing in deep tech startups that have gone on to disrupt industries across AI, data, semiconductors, among others.” billion by 2025. “Sima.ai

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Colombian e-commerce enablement startup Melonn raises $20M to help SMBs scale in LatAm

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Additionally, Melonn works with a range of transportation providers, including incumbents such as FedEx or DHL and last-mile startups, to reduce shipping times and costs. . The beauty of Melonn is the potential to both accelerate a business and integrate into platforms that its clients are already using.”.

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India’s central bank cracks down on fintech startups

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Fintech startups are convinced that banks have lobbied the RBI to reach this decision, employing the age-old tactic where incumbents cry foul and rely on the regulator to rescue the day. But until some change or clarity arrives, large disruptions are expected. Some banks have been employing the same strategy for like a decade!”

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