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São Paulo’s QuintoAndar real estate platform raises $120M, now valued at $5.1B

TechCrunch

Less than three months after announcing a $300 million Series E , Brazilian proptech QuintoAndar has raised an additional $120 million. New investors Greenoaks Capital and China’s Tencent co-led the round, which included participation from some existing backers as well. São Paulo-based QuintoAndar is now valued at $5.1 billion, up from $4 billion at the time of its last raise in late May.

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Hiring Employees in a Tight Job Market [Growth Hacks]

Smart Hustle Magazine

Both big and small companies are struggling to onboard new employees. In fact, over 40% of small businesses have unfilled job openings. But why is hiring so hard right now? In episode one of Netsuite’s Growth Hacks, a series covering how to scale your business, Ramon and several experts answer this question and more. Kedma Ough and Loren Feldman cohost with Ramon.

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Extra Crunch roundup: Corp dev handbook, Chicago startups, Brazil’s e-commerce landscape

TechCrunch

If you’re a founder who finds yourself in a meeting with a VC, try to remember two things: You’re the smartest person in the room. Investors are looking for a reason to say “yes.” Even so, many entrepreneurs squander this opportunity, often because they direct questions or fail to understand their BATNA (best alternative to a negotiated agreement). “As the venture landscape becomes more a meritocratic environment where resumes and institutional affiliations matter l

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4 Sneakily Toxic Employees You Should Fire Right Now

Entrepreneur's Handbook

These people fly under the radar for years, undermining your success while presenting as well-meaning, dedicated employees. Continue reading on Entrepreneur's Handbook ».

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The Big Payoff of Application Analytics

Outdated or absent analytics won’t cut it in today’s data-driven applications – not for your end users, your development team, or your business. That’s what drove the five companies in this e-book to change their approach to analytics. Download this e-book to learn about the unique problems each company faced and how they achieved huge returns beyond expectation by embedding analytics into applications.

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Alerzo raises $10.5M Series A to bring Nigeria’s informal retail sector online

TechCrunch

The process of digitizing the operations of mom and pop stores in Nigeria is serious business right now. In fact, it might be the second-best thing after fintech at the moment. Today’s news is from Alerzo , a little-known B2B e-commerce retail startup based in Ibadan, Nigeria. The company is announcing a $10.5 million Series A round led by New York-based Nosara Capital.

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Communication software startup Channels takes on event management with text workflow

TechCrunch

Three University of Michigan students are building Channels Inc. , a communication software tailored for physical workers, and already racking up some big customers in the event management industry. Siddharth Kaul , 18, Elan Rosen , 20, and Ibrahim Mohammed, 20, started the company after finding some common ground in retail and events. The company’s customer list boasts names like Marriott Hotels, and it announced a $520,000 seed round, led by Sahra Growth Capital, to give it nearly $570,000 in

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Sixty Years

A VC: Musings of a VC in NYC

Today is my sixtieth birthday and I plan to goof off with friends and family all day and night in celebration. If I don’t respond to an email, text, or tweet, well that’s because I’m celebrating. I’ve been told that turning 60 is a big one and to expect to feel a lot. I will make sure to do that but as many know, it is not my nature to do that.

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Rutter comes out of stealth with $1.5M in funding for its e-commerce API

TechCrunch

Rutter , a remote-first company, is developing a unified e-commerce API that enables companies to connect with data across any platform. On Friday the company announced it was emerging from stealth with $1.5 million in funding from a group of investors including Haystack, Liquid 2 and Basis Set Ventures. Founders Eric Yu and Peter Zhou met in school and started working on Rutter, which Zhou called “Plaid for commerce,” in 2017 before going through the summer 2019 Y Combinator cohort.

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[Gorillas in Bloomberg] DoorDash Talks to Invest in Grocery Startup Gorillas Ends

OurCrowd

DoorDash Inc., the largest food delivery company in the U.S., has ended talks to invest in Gorillas Technologies GmbH after disagreements with the German delivery startup over expansion plans, according to a person familiar with the matter. Read more here. The post [Gorillas in Bloomberg] DoorDash Talks to Invest in Grocery Startup Gorillas Ends appeared first on OurCrowd Blog.

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PE Mastery: CAPTARGET's Playbook for Quality Lead Flow

CAPTARGET presents a masterclass in M&A deal sourcing. Learn to cast a wide net, embracing seller self-identification. Consistency is the linchpin: keep the origination process steady for a reliable flow of opportunities. Diversify your tactics, employing various tools and vendors. Tech matters! Understand DNS settings, domain authority, and brand presence for optimal outreach.

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India’s path to SaaS leadership is clear, but challenges remain

TechCrunch

Manav Garg. Contributor. Share on Twitter. Manav Garg is CEO and founder of Eka Software Solutions and is founding partner of SaaSboomi and Together Fund. Software as a service is one of the most important sectors in tech today. While its transformative potential was quite clear before the pandemic, the sudden pivot to distributed workforces caused interest in SaaS products to skyrocket as medium and large enterprises embraced digital and remote sales processes, significantly expanding their uti

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WJR Business Beat with Jeff Sloan: Christmas in August (Episode 279)

StartupNation

On today’s Business Beat, Jeff discusses why it’s time for small businesses to start thinking about the holiday season, even though it’s still 4 months away. Tune in to the Business Beat, below, to learn more about the importance of planning ahead for the holiday season: Tune in to News/Talk 760 AM WJR weekday mornings at 7:11 a.m. for the WJR Business Beat.

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Bird shows improving scooter economics, long march to profitability

TechCrunch

Newly reported financial data from Bird , an American scooter sharing service, shows a company with an improving economic model, and a multi-year path to profitability. However, that path is fraught unless a number of scenarios all work out, in concert and without a glitch. Bird, well-known for its early battles with domestic rival Lime , is pursuing a SPAC-led deal that will see it go public and raise fresh capital.

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6 Reasons Why A Mentor is Essential to New Business Owners

StartupNation

Entrepreneurs know how exciting it is to bring a new idea to life. Yet, however great the idea, they may not know how to develop it into a working business model to generate revenue. That’s where a mentor comes in. Over the years, we’ve had several mentors who have been an integral part of our success and taught us invaluable lessons that helped us avoid poor business decisions.

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Monetizing Analytics Features

Think your customers will pay more for data visualizations in your application? Five years ago, they may have. But today, dashboards and visualizations have become table stakes. Turning analytics into a source of revenue means integrating advanced features in unique, hard-to-steal ways. Download this white paper to discover which features will differentiate your application and maximize the ROI of your analytics.

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Get your pitch-off on with our Disrupt Startup Alley companies on upcoming episodes of Extra Crunch Live

TechCrunch

Disrupt is right around the corner, and this year the show is packed to the brim with incredible panels and conversations, an absolutely stacked Startup Battlefield cohort of companies launching on our stage, investor insights and a virtual expo hall full of exciting new products and services in the Startup Alley. We can’t wait! Literally. So we’re giving you guys a sneak peek at some of the startups you might see at Disrupt in upcoming episodes of Extra Crunch Live.

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Zomato Business Model | How Does Zomato Make Money?

Feedough

We’ve all probably watched people standing in queues and looking. Read more.

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Men are a niche demographic

TechCrunch

Hello and welcome back to Equity , TechCrunch’s venture capital-focused podcast, where we unpack the numbers behind the headlines. Danny was back, joining Natasha and Alex and Grace and Chris to chat through the week’s coming and goings. But, before we get to the official news, here’s some personal news: Danny is stepping back from his role as co-host of the Friday show!

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[Morphisec in CTech] “Working in the cybersecurity industry means you’re one of the good guys”

OurCrowd

Morphisec’s offering prevents the next cyberattack before it occurs, says VP of Product Netta Schmeidler, adding that like her, “more women are joining the industry, but it still isn’t enough”. Read more here. The post [Morphisec in CTech] “Working in the cybersecurity industry means you’re one of the good guys” appeared first on OurCrowd Blog.

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How to Stay Competitive in the Evolving State of Martech

Marketing technology is essential for B2B marketers to stay competitive in a rapidly changing digital landscape — and with 53% of marketers experiencing legacy technology issues and limitations, they’re researching innovations to expand and refine their technology stacks. To help practitioners keep up with the rapidly evolving martech landscape, this special report will discuss: How practitioners are integrating technologies and systems to encourage information-sharing between departments and pr

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Community of Cultivators: Edition 54

GCUC

Here at GCUC we are immensely fortunate to cross paths and work with so many amazing people. Through our work, we’ve cultivated a global. The post Community of Cultivators: Edition 54 appeared first on GCUC Community.

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The 10 Best Business TikTokers You Need To Follow

Feedough

It’s no secret that TikTok has been the social media. Read more.

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[Orbital Insights in Executive BIz] Orbital Insight Launches Supply Chain Intelligence Solution to Create End-to-End Supply Chain Visibility and Illuminate Risk Using AI

OurCrowd

Geospatial analytics company Orbital Insight has launched its Supply Chain Intelligence tool designed to unveil hidden risks, track upstream and downstream activities and detect movement patterns across specific areas over time. Read more here. The post [Orbital Insights in Executive BIz] Orbital Insight Launches Supply Chain Intelligence Solution to Create End-to-End Supply Chain Visibility and Illuminate Risk Using AI appeared first on OurCrowd Blog.

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Cardiomatics bags $3.2M for its ECG-reading AI

TechCrunch

Poland-based health tech AI startup Cardiomatics has announced a $3.2 million seed raise to expand use of its electrocardiogram (ECG) reading automation technology. The round is led by Central and Eastern European VC Kaya, with Nina Capital, Nova Capital and Innovation Nest also participating. The seed raise also includes a $1 million non-equity grant from the Polish National Centre of Research and Development.

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How To Package & Price Embedded Analytics

Just by embedding analytics, app owners can charge 24% more for their product. How much value could you add? This framework from Software Pricing Partners explains how application enhancements can extend your product offerings. You’ll learn: How to take a disciplined approach to pricing The three elements of the Packaging Decision Framework Ways to structure your new embedded analytics offering Download the White Paper to learn about How To Package & Price Embedded Analytics.

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[OurCrowd in CrowdFund Insider] OurCrowd Highlights Two Exits From Fund Investments

OurCrowd

OurCrowd is not only a platform for single investments but a diverse range of funds thus providing investors with immediate portfolio diversification. Two of these funds in which OurCrowd is participating have revealed exits that should be beneficial to investors. Read more here. The post [OurCrowd in CrowdFund Insider] OurCrowd Highlights Two Exits From Fund Investments appeared first on OurCrowd Blog.

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Greycroft leads $3.5M into Breef, an online marketplace for ad agencies

TechCrunch

Breef raised $3.5 million in funding to continue developing what it boasts as “the world’s first online marketplace” for transactions between brands and agencies. Greycroft led the round and was joined by Rackhouse Ventures, The House Fund, John and Helen McBain, Lance Armstrong and 640 Oxford Ventures. Including the new round, the New York and Colorado-based company has brought in total funding of $4.5 million since its inception in 2019 by husband-and-wife co-founders George Raptis and Emily B