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It’s Time to Raise Your Debt Facility: Execution Tactics for Founders

Andreessen Horowitz

This article is the third of four installments in our new series, How Fintech Companies Can Simplify Their Funding Strategy. Read part 1 on Choosing the Right Funding Structure here. Read part 2 on Trade-offs Across Terms here. In this series, we have explored a variety of funding options for startups looking to launch a new financial product as well as terms to consider when negotiating your first warehouse facility.

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Japan’s EdgeCortix Closes $20 Million Funding Round, Collaborates with Renesas Electronics

AsiaTechDaily

Bookmark ( 0 ) Please login to bookmark Username or Email Address Password Remember Me No account yet? Register EdgeCortix , a Japan-based fabless semiconductor development and design company specializing in edge artificial intelligence (AI), announced the successful conclusion of its $20 million funding round. EdgeCortix has also partnered with Renesas Electronics Corporation , a prominent provider of advanced semiconductor solutions.

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Keep Labs’ smart storage redefines medication management

TechCrunch

Keep Labs built a lockable storage container for medicine, and it doesn’t matter if the meds come in bottles, boxes or dime bags. The Keep is designed to hold them safely and track their use.

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Investing in Blackbird

Andreessen Horowitz

a16z crypto is a venture capital fund that has been investing in crypto and web3 startups — across all stages — since 2013.

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Navigating the Future: Generative AI, Application Analytics, and Data

Generative AI is upending the way product developers & end-users alike are interacting with data. Despite the potential of AI, many are left with questions about the future of product development: How will AI impact my business and contribute to its success? What can product managers and developers expect in the future with the widespread adoption of AI?

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Defense startup Mach Industries closes $79M Series A at $335M valuation

TechCrunch

Defense tech darling Mach Industries has closed a $79 million Series A led by Bedrock Capital in a deal that catapulted their post-money valuation to $335 million, multiple sources tell TechCrunch.

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The global VC market continues to stumble

TechCrunch

Venture deal volume has fallen every quarter since Q2 2022 across the world, and the trend shows no signs of reversing.

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Impact Hub Odesa: Nurturing hope in post-war Ukraine

Impact Hub

Impact Hub Odesa: Nurturing hope in post-war Ukraine Amidst the turmoil in Ukraine, the Green Theatre Volunteer Camp in Odesa in partnership with Impact Hub Odesa stood as a beacon of resilience and hope. In the face of adversity, they embarked on a courageous mission to launch the Social Camp Odesa 2023. This remarkable initiative showcased the unwavering spirit of individuals who believed that something good could always emerge from the darkest of times.

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Unlocking Prosperity and Progress: Latinos at the Helm of Nearshoring’s Potential

Entrepreneurs' Organization

“Latinos: Driving Prosperity, Power, and Progress in America” is the theme of the 2023 US Hispanic Heritage Month. It’s a powerful statement that underscores the dynamic role that Latino businesses play in shaping the economic landscape. Let’s delve into a significant trend that could further amplify this impact: Nearshoring in Latin America, particularly Mexico.

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Impact Hub Vienna: Journey towards a greener Austria

Impact Hub

Impact Hub Vienna: Journey towards a greener Austria In the heart of Austria’s vibrant climate action landscape, there’s a dynamic force for change that’s turning heads and turning the tide on climate issues – Climate Lab. Founded in 2022 and powered by the collaborative efforts of Impact Hub Vienna, this innovative platform is boldly leading the charge in achieving climate neutrality and fostering a circular economy.

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Your Fractional Finance and Accounting Team

Mighty Financial specializes in supporting the financial aspirations of small businesses and entrepreneurs. With our comprehensive bookkeeping and precise accounting expertise with decades of experience across diverse financial roles, our team offers tailor-made services ranging from essential bookkeeping to strategic fractional CFO support, catered specifically to the unique challenges of technology companies, startups, and SMEs.

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Five Most Highly Rated OPEN 2023 Breakout Sessions

Venture Well

These five workshop sessions were rated by OPEN 2023 attendees as having “extremely” valuable content and as being “extremely” engaging. The post Five Most Highly Rated OPEN 2023 Breakout Sessions appeared first on VentureWell.

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Impact Hub Waikato: Empowering indigenous entrepreneurs

Impact Hub

Impact Hub Waikato: Empowering indigenous entrepreneurs In a town grappling with economic challenges and social disparities, Impact Hub Waikato is committed to fostering indigenous entrepreneurship and creativity. Their success story serves as a powerful reminder that even in the toughest of circumstances, communities can thrive and individuals can flourish when they are empowered to unleash their creative potential.

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Speaking Truth to Power: Advisory Board Basics

The Seraf Compass

Advisory boards are not always that well understood, but they can be a huge driver of success for start ups. Advisory boards can provide a company with experience, connections, perspective, and legitimacy. And there are times when they can provide encouragement to even the most battle-hardened CEO. But how do they work and what are the mechanics of getting one set up?

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Impact Hub Caracas: Innovative education for the next generation

Impact Hub

Impact Hub Caracas: Innovative education for the next generation Change starts in the classroom and Impact Hub Caracas is leading the way. Their initiative, ‘Jóvenes que Impactan’ (Youth Creating Impact), transcends the boundaries of traditional education; touching the lives of over 42,000 teenagers, including those in indigenous, rural, and remote areas.

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How Embedded Analytics Gets You to Market Faster with a SAAS Offering

Start-ups & SMBs launching products quickly must bundle dashboards, reports, & self-service analytics into apps. Customers expect rapid value from your product (time-to-value), data security, and access to advanced capabilities. Traditional Business Intelligence (BI) tools can provide valuable data analysis capabilities, but they have a barrier to entry that can stop small and midsize businesses from capitalizing on them.

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[Axiom Space in Reuters] Prada and Axiom Space collaborate to design NASA’s lunar spacesuits

OurCrowd

MILAN, Oct 4 (Reuters) – Italian luxury group Prada (1913.F) and Texas-based startup Axiom Space will collaborate to design NASA’s lunar spacesuits for the Artemis III mission planned for 2025, the two companies said on Wednesday. Read more here.

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Impact Hub Accra: Ten years of impact

Impact Hub

Impact Hub Accra: Ten years of impact Over the past ten years, Impact Hub Accra has exponentially grown in a way that transcends its humble beginnings as Hub Accra, evolving into a thriving epicentre for innovative thinkers. This transformation, driven by a steadfast commitment to the mantra ‘Locally Rooted, Globally Connected,’ has not only positioned them as a catalyst for inclusive growth within the social innovation ecosystem but has also set the stage for a future that extends t

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[CropX in PR Newswire] Newtree Impact joins CropX Technologies’ Series C as Strategic Investor

OurCrowd

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — CropX Technologies, a global leader in digital solutions for agronomic farm management, is thrilled to announce that Newtree Impact has joined the CropX Series C funding round. Newtree Impact is a Brussels-based impact investment firm that is dedicated to fighting climate change by investing in revolutionary agri-food technologies.

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Impact Hub Odesa: Nurturing hope in post-war Ukraine

Impact Hub

Impact Hub Odesa: Nurturing hope in post-war Ukraine Amidst the turmoil in Ukraine, the Green Theatre Volunteer Camp in Odesa in partnership with Impact Hub Odesa stood as a beacon of resilience and hope. In the face of adversity, they embarked on a courageous mission to launch the Social Camp Odesa 2023. This remarkable initiative showcased the unwavering spirit of individuals who believed that something good could always emerge from the darkest of times.

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Digitalization: 5 Tech Updates That Will Help You Survive The Recession & Thrive

Lack of digitalization decreases business competitiveness. To thrive, embracing modern solutions becomes essential. The approach to digitalization often aligns with a company's business model. This shift not only boosts productivity but also automates processes and improves security. The tech market offers a wealth of technologies tailored for management, planning, and forecasting, replacing outdated pen-and-paper methods.

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[EquipmentShare in GlobeNewswire] Global automotive and transportation technology innovators recognized in 2023 AutoTech Breakthrough Awards Program

OurCrowd

The post [EquipmentShare in GlobeNewswire] Global automotive and transportation technology innovators recognized in 2023 AutoTech Breakthrough Awards Program appeared first on OurCrowd Blog.

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Impact Hub Vienna: Journey towards a greener Austria

Impact Hub

Impact Hub Vienna: Journey towards a greener Austria Boldly leading the charge in the landscape of climate action is Climate Lab. Founded by Impact Hub Vienna in 2022, it has swiftly become a beacon of innovation and collaboration, uniting diverse stakeholders to pioneer solutions that drive climate neutrality and promote a circular economy. Through impactful programmes and groundbreaking collaborations, Climate Lab is steering Austria toward a greener, more sustainable future, showcasing the tr

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Five Most Highly Rated OPEN 2023 Breakout Sessions

Venture Well

These five workshop sessions were rated by OPEN 2023 attendees as having “extremely” valuable content and as being “extremely” engaging. The post Five Most Highly Rated OPEN 2023 Breakout Sessions appeared first on VentureWell.

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Impact Hub Waikato: Empowering indigenous entrepreneurs

Impact Hub

Impact Hub Waikato: Empowering indigenous entrepreneurs In a town grappling with economic challenges and social disparities, Impact Hub Waikato is committed to fostering indigenous entrepreneurship and creativity. Their success story serves as a powerful reminder that even in the toughest of circumstances, communities can thrive and individuals can flourish when they are empowered to unleash their creative potential.

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Embedding BI: Architectural Considerations and Technical Requirements

While data platforms, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and programming platforms have evolved to leverage big data and streaming data, the front-end user experience has not kept up. Holding onto old BI technology while everything else moves forward is holding back organizations. Traditional Business Intelligence (BI) aren’t built for modern data platforms and don’t work on modern architectures.

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Actually, X sees 500M posts per day — not 100M-200M as Musk recently said

TechCrunch

In September, Elon Musk said X users were generating a lot of content — creating 100 to 200 million posts every day, excluding retweets — or reposts as they’re now known on X. But speaking at an event this morning, X CEO Linda Yaccarino offered a contradictory figure.

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Impact Hub Accra: Ten years of impact

Impact Hub

Impact Hub Accra: Ten years of impact Over the past ten years, Impact Hub Accra has exponentially grown in a way that transcends its humble beginnings as Hub Accra, evolving into a thriving epicentre for innovative thinkers. This transformation, driven by a steadfast commitment to the mantra ‘Locally Rooted, Globally Connected,’ has not only positioned them as a catalyst for inclusive growth within the social innovation ecosystem but has also set the stage for a future that extends t

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Microsoft won’t say if its products were exploited by spyware zero-days

TechCrunch

Microsoft has released patches to fix zero-day vulnerabilities in two popular open source libraries that affect several Microsoft products, including Skype, Teams and its Edge browser. But Microsoft won’t say if those zero-days were exploited to target its products, or if the company knows either way.

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Impact Hub Caracas: Innovative education for the next generation

Impact Hub

Impact Hub Caracas: Innovative education for the next generation Change starts in the classroom and Impact Hub Caracas is leading the way. Their initiative, ‘Jóvenes que Impactan’ (Youth Creating Impact), transcends the boundaries of traditional education; touching the lives of over 42,000 teenagers, including those in indigenous, rural, and remote areas.

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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.