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Apptronik Closes $350M in Funding to Meet Surging Demand for Humanoid Robots, Gains Google Investment

American Entrepreneurship

This critical investment will enable Apptronik to ramp up the production of its groundbreaking humanoid robot, Apollo, and accelerate the development of next-generation robots tailored for a wide range of industries. The investment also supports the companys commitment to creating human-centered robots.

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BE 2.0: When Your BHAG Forces Innovation

Paul G. Silva

Breaking the “Impossible” at VVM When I was at Valley Venture Mentors, we set this BHAG: “In ten years, catalyze entrepreneurs to change the economy of Western Massachusetts by generating $1 billion in cumulative revenue and investment.” ” At the time, we were running a startup accelerator for 6 companies.

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How to Communicate Impact Metrics to Investors

StartupNation

Leveraging before-and-after scenarios may help, enabling you to showcase how your solutions solved specific customer problems. Post-round, the same metrics framework became our quarterly board template, saving hours of prep. In my experience, the best way to communicate such metrics is to present them in the form of a story.

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Fintech Startup MoneyHash Gains Global Funding for Middle East and Africa Payments Platform

American Entrepreneurship

Notably, the round saw participation from Jason Gardner, founder and former CEO of Marqeta, who made this investment his first in the MEA region. These issues often transform payments from a growth enabler into a cost and risk center for businesses.

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General Atlantic Invests in Liftoff to Back AI-Powered Growth for Mobile Businesses

American Entrepreneurship

Liftoff, an industry leader in AI-driven performance marketing, has secured a minority growth investment from General Atlantic, reinforcing its role as a vital platform for mobile businesses seeking to scale in the fast-evolving app economy. Valued at $4.3 Were excited to continue this journey alongside General Atlantic.

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17 Common CRM Selection Mistakes Startups Should Avoid

StartupNation

This switch decreased our operational latency by 30% and enabled us to support our expansion into international markets effectively. Many CRM projects fail because people don’t take the time to get clear on their workflow or get the team on board. A great tool won’t fix a broken process.

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The 8 best vibe coding tools in 2025

The Zapier Blog

When you start with your prompt zero, you'll notice that Tempo Labs creates something like a Figma board: all the screens of your app with arrows displaying the navigation flows that the users will follow to interact with it. The platform focuses more on the product and user experience design. Try to break it.