TechCrunch

MARCH 16, 2023

I’d be lying if I told you that every week was an embarrassment of riches here at Actuator HQ (a one-bedroom in a Queens office managed by a mischievous lionhead rabbit mix), but I’ve thus far been happy with the flow of news. The argument they’re using is exactly the argument I used in 1992, when I started doing it.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 30, 2021

The data is based on a sample of 2,500 companies that have used AngelList to syndicate deals from 2013 through 2020. With the Coinbase direct listing behind us and the Robinhood IPO ahead, it’s a heady time for consumer-focused trading apps. Investment in construction automation is essential to rebuilding US infrastructure.

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TechCrunch

MAY 20, 2022

The technological advances we’ve made over the last few thousand years are stunning, but the construction industry still relies on centuries-old technology. Even so, investors are backing startups bringing robotics, data management, automation and augmented reality into the construction process. Heinrich Gröller, partner, Speedinvest.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 11, 2022

The side-effect of adding a slice of robotics to the mix is that homes that used to take nine months to build can now be instantiated into existence in a month or so. Diamond Age will use the funding to continue scaling its robotics platform and execute on its first commercial contract to build homes. housing market.

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Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 23, 2017

It’s why raising a round of capital often feels like a hollow victory because it almost feels like a temporary reprieve from the Grim Reaper and in a way every new round just sets the bar higher to clear for the next round of financing or the hope of reaching profitability. One very effective way is to use your broader team.

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 9, 2021

Use cohort analysis to drive smarter startup growth. The change severely limits advertising algorithms and how much data can be used to optimize marketing campaigns. Growth marketers will also need to collaborate more with their internal data science teams to construct bespoke attribution models, as one size will not fit all.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 11, 2022

Investors include CCB Trust, a subsidiary of China Construction Bank, GGV Capital and real-time communication solution provider Agora, a long-time partner of Cocos. These revenue streams have been able to sustain Cocos, but the company is ready to accelerate growth, which is why it sought outside financing. The mini game renaissance.

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TechCrunch

MAY 19, 2021

The startup plans to use the funding to expand into new markets, to hire more people and to continue adding more maintenance/repair services and partnerships into its wider home-warranty-by-subscription proposition. The funding it’s announcing today will be used in part to enhance how those monthly plans work.

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 7, 2020

Editor’s note: Get this free weekly recap of TechCrunch news that any startup can use by email every Saturday morning (7 a.m. The US is settling in for some new form of national gridlock, but state and local propositions are busy defining how technology businesses will be allowed to work (legally) in the US. Subscribe here.

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American Entrepreneurship

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

These predevelopment costs are necessary for the developer to incur before they can seek short-term construction financing. The program will support small-scale developers that have completed at least two – but no more than five – commercial and/or mixed-use properties of similar scope.

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This is going to be BIG.

JANUARY 22, 2018

Clearly he assumed that he was using some kind of username, and that it was a gang reference of some sort--like, "Young Blood" as in the bloods and the crips or something to that affect. On the investor side, I think investors need to be a little extra thoughtful and constructive when giving feedback to diverse founders.

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Andreessen Horowitz

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Who are the best search partners to use, and let then letting you and that search firm run with the execution. Can you just describe the MOC to our audience, what it is, and why you guys are so passionate about using it? How can we help the team get calibrated on the role? The mission is the elevator pitch.

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Hunter Walk

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

There are many ways to make (and lose) money in this asset class, to construct a portfolio, to source and win investments, and to help (or not) founders build companies. Not only will they likely enjoy talking about this, but it will give you a useful glimpse into their worldview and incentives.

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TechCrunch

MAY 18, 2022

based company said it was able to unlock Tesla doors by hacking into the Bluetooth Low Energy technology used by Tesla to unlock and operate the car via its app or key fob. It’s not just Tesla — anyone using this type of technology is vulnerable, the company said. Five construction tech investors analyze 2022 trends and opportunities.

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Haystack

NOVEMBER 24, 2018

Typically in M&A, all-cash offers are more common when the acquirer dwarfs the target in terms of market cap; otherwise, M&A usually involves stock in the mix, which leads us to believe Cylance wouldn’t have accepted anything but cash — which makes sense given the company was reportedly booking $130M/year with 3,500 customers.

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Y Combinator

JULY 15, 2019

Below, I’ve tried sharing our advice for managing your board – from how often to meet, to the materials you need – in order to ensure a useful and productive group discussion. Founders/CFO/Finance team:Outline topics and write/collect content to be covered. ? Execs comment/edit and provide feedback to Finance Team. ?

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 21, 2020

Editor’s note: Get this free weekly recap of TechCrunch news that any startup can use by email every Saturday morning (7 a.m. “All told, we’re seeing some familiar names in the mix, but 2020 isn’t 2008,” Taylor Hatmaker explains about potential presidential appointments from the industry. The future of construction tech.

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Entrepreneur's Handbook

AUGUST 6, 2022

However noble this pursuit, it typically leads to me rushing my shots and using too much power. In fact, the more power you use, the more time you give to your opponent. but I have a few favourite patterns I use to get my opponent out of position. but I have a few favourite patterns I use to get my opponent out of position.

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Samsara Eco , an Australian startup that uses enzyme-based technology to break down plastic into its core molecules, announced today it has raised $54 million AUD (about $34.7 Existing investors like deep-tech fund Main Sequence, Woolworths Group’s W23 and Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) also participated.

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