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Japan’s Terra Drone lands $70M Series B funding to accelerate global expansion 

TechCrunch

Additionally, the startup says its proceeds will be used to support autonomous beyond visual line of sight technology for drone and air taxi operations through its uncrewed aircraft system traffic management solutions and strengthen the development of Terra’s UAM services. . trillion by 2040, according to Terra’s IR deck. .

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Nearly $4M in Grants to Support Offshore Wind Workforce Training Approved by NJEDA Board

American Entrepreneurship

This is another step towards achieving 11GW of offshore wind by 2040 while creating a better future for the next generation.” The provision of wraparound services including transportation, career coaching, and other supports is a core component of the awarded programs to expand access and address barriers to entry.

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Sydney-based quantum sensing startup Q-CTRL raises $25M Series B led by Airbus Ventures

TechCrunch

The latest funding will support hiring staff and enable new data-as-a-service markets powered by quantum sensing, founder and CEO of Q-CTRL Michael Biercuk said. It also will continue to invest in developing its quantum control for quantum computing and quantum sensing for acceleration, gravity and magnetic fields, Biercuk added.

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ZeroAvia’s hydrogen-powered vision for aviation nets $21.4 million from Amazon, Shell and Bill Gates-backed fund

TechCrunch

The governments are going to come in and say we’re going to force the acceleration of the vehicle generation turnover,” he said. For corporate investors like Amazon that have committed to decarbonize by 2040, the innovations and industry adoption can’t happen quickly enough. But] we are already too late.

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Newsletter: Securing water against cyberattack

OurCrowd

Hailo, Lanner Partner to Support AI Applications at the Edge. This $5M Series A-1 round is being led by Israeli VC firm HIVE 2040 at a pre-money valuation of $11M. Hailo, Lanner Partner to Support AI Applications at the Edge. The pandemic has accelerated the evolution of frictionless shopping and contactless experiences.

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“Workers are mad and no longer willing to sit idly by being spoon fed ‘we’re family’ b t from bosses:” Logan LaHive is Helping Employees Organize & Collectively Bargain. But Did He Compromise His Own Vision By Taking Venture Capital for the Startup?

Hunter Walk

Logan LaHive: First, the problem… The incredible imbalance of power in workplaces is driving continued acceleration of income inequality, which along with climate, is a top issue facing society today. When I read this mission statement I think ‘unionize,’ but maybe that’s just a tactic, not a requirement. Next question. I don’t know.

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From root to crown, Mast Reforestation is regrowing the tree economy for the 21st century

TechCrunch

Forests are in peril not just because of the ravages of climate change, but because the industries that support them remain traditional and under-resourced. Mast Reforestation is building a tech-forward forest-as-a-service company that vastly simplifies and accelerates the process of restoring lands lost to wildfires.