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TechCrunch+ roundup: Construction tech survey, founder-CEO friction, diversify your cap table

TechCrunch

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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Eight Ben Franklin TechCelerator Finalists Chosen from Erie, Pennsylvania!

Ben Franklin Technology Partners

The eight entrepreneurial teams chosen for the 2024 Erie program represent an exciting mix of products & ideas: Premier Manufacturing – d.b.a The sturdy construction also allows hunters to have a safe hold when they are climbing in and out of a stand. first appeared on BFTP/CNP.

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Placer.ai, a location analytics startup, finds $100M at a $1B valuation

TechCrunch

Many of us are moving around these days a lot less than we used to — because of COVID, we’re working from home instead of an office; and we are traveling and going out less. The round is coming from an interesting mix of strategic and financial investors. Placer has confirmed that the round values it at $1 billion.

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NJEDA Board Approves Program to Expand Access to Capital for Emerging Developers

American Entrepreneurship

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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The Future of Hospitality is Here

Revolution

There is something inherently exciting about this growth and the opportunities it implies. While certain categories such as coworking, alternative accommodations, “ibuying”, brokerage, and construction (among others) have adorned the front pages of leading media outlets, we are still very much in the early innings of innovation in the space.

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UK’s greenworkx takes aim at the domestic retrofit skills challenge

TechCrunch

And this is where a UK edtech startup founded last year, called greenworkx , is angling to step in — with a new spot of supportive construction: A digital pathway designed to boost the flow of skilled workers into green jobs. Which means digital technology can of course help.

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Daily Crunch: Plaid product updates signal push to ‘own’ more of the account funding process

TechCrunch

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.