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A user’s guide to TechCrunch Disrupt 2022

TechCrunch

TechCrunch Events Networking Platform Mobile App is now available. Web-Based Networking Platform: The web version of the networking platform can be accessed via an activation email sent to attendees’ inboxes. Navigating Silicon Valley — OG Advice for African Founders , with Fast Forward Venture Studio. 1:00 p.m. –

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Spryker raises $130M at a $500M+ valuation to provide B2Bs with agile e-commerce tools

TechCrunch

That market driver has now led to a significant growth round for a startup that is helping the larger of these businesses, including those targeting the B2B market, build out their digital sales operations with more agile, responsive e-commerce solutions. Previous backers One Peak and Project A Ventures also participated.

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Venture capitalists eating our own dog food: Using technology and analytics to make better investments

David Teten VC

Private equity and venture capital investors are copying our sisters in the hedge fund world: we’re trying to automate more of our job. . But, most funds raise capital and source deals the same way people looked for dates 20 years ago: by networking at conferences (or bars). . 2) Market .

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15 Business Leaders Share Their Experiences and Insights on Getting Through COVID-19

StartupNation

This time, I connected with 15 startup and SME leaders from my network to discover how they are tackling the current crisis, and what advice they had to offer to others in the same boat. Nick Quain , VP, venture development, Invest Ottawa . “Go Related: 3 Core Objectives to Help You Lead Your Startup Through the Pandemic.

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VCs eating our own dog food: Using technology and analytics to make better investments

David Teten VC

Private equity and venture capital investors are copying our sisters in the hedge fund world: we’re trying to automate more of our job. . But, most of use raise capital and source deals the same way people looked for dates 20 years ago: by networking at conferences (or bars). . 2) Market .

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Oware is streamlining Pakistan’s supply chain

TechCrunch

So he teamed up with Raza Kazmi, the former group CFO of one of Pakistan’s largest distribution houses, to found Oware , a network of connected warehouses that let businesses track and manage their shipments from a single portal. Today the company announced it has raised $3.3 Today the company announced it has raised $3.3

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EduMe raises $20M to scale its corporate learning platform targeting gig workers and other ‘deskless’ employees

TechCrunch

“Deskless” workers have become a big focus for tech companies looking for new opportunities in the B2B market, and today a startup targeting this segment with e-learning tools is announcing a round of funding to fuel its own growth. The company plans to use the funding to expand its business in the U.S.