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Got the right stuff? Exhibit and pitch at TC Sessions: Space 2020

TechCrunch

Join a global community of brilliant visionaries, makers and investors on December 16-17 for TC Sessions: Space 2020 , an online conference dedicated to moving beyond the confines of this world through innovative tech and to creating stellar startup opportunities. military and VCs determined to finance pioneering space startups.

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Fintech companies must balance the pursuit of profit against ethical data usage

TechCrunch

But there’s a digital gap holding FIs back, especially small community banks and credit unions. Data is the grand prize for Big Tech, not revenue from financial services. Consumers looking to digitize their finances must heed caution before they break up with traditional banks and run into the arms of Big Tech.

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Developing Rapid-Response Plans for Cities to Help Entrepreneurs and Small Businesses in This Time of Economic Crisis

Forward Cities

As the extent and impact of COVID-19 becomes more apparent, entrepreneurs and small businesses are on the front lines of its devastating impact–and with their demise comes potentially catastrophic economic losses for local communities. According to JP Morgan Institute , 50 percent of small businesses have less than 30 days of cash on hand.

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China’s work automation startup Laiye raises $160M, acquires France’s Mindsay

TechCrunch

Laiye’s Series C financing came in three tranches, with the last one to have recently closed at $70 million, an oversubscribed round led by influential Chinese private equity firm Hopu Magnolia. To fill the gap, he started Laiye in 2015. Laiye, China’s answer to UiPath, closes $50 million Series C+.

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InstaDeep’s acquisition is a classic case of an African startup gone global 

TechCrunch

To my question on whether InstaDeep is an outlier, Begiur expressed optimism that more success stories from Africa’s deep tech and AI community would be told sooner rather than later, especially as the venture capital market has turned red-hot for AI-based innovation. That was crazy.

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TechCrunch: Where top VCs are investing in construction robotics

Dream It

Over the last few years, we’ve seen many entrepreneurs begin to tackle challenges in the construction world using robotics and AI, ranging from data-collection to completion of actual construction tasks like electrical wiring, drywall installation, concrete pouring, pad leveling and much more. We watch the construction market avidly.

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Newsletter: Future of FinTech + Indoor wireless done right

OurCrowd

We believe that the next big opportunities will be with innovative startups which can exploit the huge potential in neglected niche markets, from migrant workers to fertility finance. Investors include Jeffries, the Sony Innovation Fund and FM Capital. Zippin stores tackle Denver Broncos, cut shopping time-out. Introductions.