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Foundamental closes $85M fund for early-stage construction tech startups

TechCrunch

The trillion-dollar construction industry is often tarred with the inefficiency brush , accused of failing to move with the times and ignoring digitization in favor of legacy tools. But there is plenty of evidence that things are changing, with countless startups raising large sums of cash to help the construction industry modernize.

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The startup landscape has shifted dramatically: Accelerators must adapt or fade away

TechCrunch

Amid these turbulent times, the VC accelerator industry has emerged as a stalwart player. Importantly, the traditional accelerator model has enjoyed the fruits of these potential paradigm shifts. The number of accelerators has more than doubled since 2014 , while the number of accelerator-backed startups in the U.S.

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Hong Kong’s Brinc Launches Climate Tech Program to Support Early-Stage Startups in Carbon Dioxide Removal Solutions

AsiaTechDaily

Register Hong Kong-based Brinc, a renowned global venture accelerator, has announced the launch of its Climate Tech program, specifically tailored for early-stage startups in the field of climate technology. This program focuses on supporting startups that are dedicated to carbon dioxide removal (CDR) solutions.

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Circularity tales: Accelerating green impact in Barcelona

Impact Hub

Circularity tales: Accelerating green impact in Barcelona The inaugural edition of “Raíz,” organised by Impact Hub Barcelona, showcased a diverse cohort of innovative startups committed to integrating circularity principles into their business models.

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This startup hopes to get us to net zero via its platform to construct wooden buildings

TechCrunch

It all sounds lovely in theory, but in fact 011h says it has already completed such a project with Renta Corporación, a publicly traded developer, where the “embodied carbon” of the building was reduced by more than 90% compared to conventional methods, while construction timelines were reduced by 35%.

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Fuel Me Raises $18 Million Series A Round

HPA

Focusing on mission-critical energy needs across industries like data centers, construction, and transportation. “This funding marks a significant milestone, enabling Fuel Me to accelerate the development of advanced technology while continuing to deliver unparalleled service to our customers.

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Korea’s leading accelerator program, K-Startup Grand Challenge’s alumni startups thriving in Asia

AsiaTechDaily

Register South Korea’s largest accelerator program for foreign startups, K-Startup Grand Challenge (KSGC) , is accepting applications for its 2022 edition. The KSGC program, launched in 2016, supports international startups that want to enter the Korean market and further explore the Asian region. Besides the 3.5-month