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

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InstaDeep utilizes advanced machine learning techniques, including deep reinforcement learning in applications within an enterprise environment that cuts across various industries such as biotech, transportation, electronics manufacturing and logistics. As such, most startups have had to domicile abroad to access funding. That was crazy.

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Extra Crunch roundup: TC Mobility recaps, Nubank EC-1, farewell to browser cookies

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“As in any disruptive industry, the forecast may be cloudier than the rosy picture painted by passionate founders and investors,” Aria Alamalhodaei writes. What’s driving the rise of robotaxis in China with AutoX, Momenta and WeRide. The air taxi market prepares to take flight. Image Credits: Bryce Durbin.

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TechCrunch+ roundup: Palihapitiya on SPACs, inside Rivian’s IPO, BaaS pros talk shop

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Besides my experience, I read and talk about diversity in tech every day, so when I was offered a chance to speak to three founders from underrepresented groups at TechCrunch Disrupt, I was eager for the opportunity. Founders seeking to raise their first round of capital may feel overwhelmed by the prospect,” Mary Ann Azevedo writes.

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5 construction tech investors analyze 2022 trends and opportunities

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Often, industries that have great potential to be disrupted are also the most resistant to adopting bleeding-edge technology. While legacy sectors like transportation and energy have embraced new tech, innovation in the construction industry has been slow to take hold. Is there a killer app?