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Highlights from Berkeley SkyDeck’s virtual demo day

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Founded in 2012, the accelerator is focused on developing early-stage companies tied to the University of California system. Notable alumni include micromobility unicorn, Lime, and delivery robotics firm, Kiwi. The technology was developed by Hurd’s CTO, Charles Cai. Image Credits: EndoCrine Bio, Inc. The Hurd Co.

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Daily Crunch: London-based SumUp pins $8.5B valuation with $624M debt-equity round 

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billion valuation, reflecting its sustained growth. The new cash will be put toward acquisitions, more hiring and product development. MasterClass , the platform that sells subscriptions to celebrity-led classes, cut 20% of its team — roughly 120 people — to “get to self-sustainability faster.” Startups and VC.

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Extra Crunch roundup: Unpacking BuzzFeed’s SPAC, curb your meeting enthusiasm, more

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TechCrunch reporter Rita Liao examined how the company’s agile supply chain has become hot talk among e-commerce experts, but beyond a strong logistics game and data-driven product development, Shein’s close relationships with suppliers are integral to its success. Inside GM’s startup incubator strategy.

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EcoCart raises $3 million for a Honey-like browser extension to offset shoppers’ carbon emissions

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EcoCart , a company pitching consumers on ways to offset their carbon emissions for free at select merchants ( with a browser extension! ) We realized it was incredibly difficult to maintain this sustainability ethos,” Baker said. . Corporate sustainability initiatives may open doors for carbon offset startups.

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Extra Crunch roundup: influencer marketing 101, spotting future unicorns, Apple AirTags teardown

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Chris Jackson, the vice president of client development at CompTrak, writes in a guest column that having a conversation about diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives and “agreeing on the need for equality doesn’t mean it will be achieved on an organizational scale.” Somasegar reveal what sings in Coda’s pitch doc.