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Nigerian embedded finance platform Anchor raises $2.4M to expand product offerings

TechCrunch

Anchor, a Nigerian banking-as-a-service (BaaS) provider, has raised $2.4 million in seed investment. Justin Kan’s Goat Capital led the financing round which also welcomed participation from FoundersX, Rebel Fund and some existing investors, including Y Combinator and Byld Ventures. The fintech emerged from stealth a year ago with over $1 million in pre-seed funding.

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Humans + Tech – Community managers

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Hero MotoCorp to increase stake in Ather with fresh $66.5 million investment

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Hero MotoCorp, the world’s top two-wheeler maker, said on Monday it plans to invest up to $66.5 million in Ather Energy, a promising electric vehicle startup in India whose fast-growing fortune had to hit brake after a local policy change. Hero MotoCorp, which already owns a 33.

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[Hailo in PR Newswire] Lanner Electronics Collaborates with Hailo to unveil revolutionary PCIe AI Acceleration Card – Falcon Lite

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The post [Hailo in PR Newswire] Lanner Electronics Collaborates with Hailo to unveil revolutionary PCIe AI Acceleration Card – Falcon Lite appeared first on OurCrowd Blog.

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From Curiosity to Competitive Edge: How Mid-Market CEOs Are Using AI to Scale Smarter

Speaker: Lee Andrews, Founder at LJA New Media & Tony Karrer, Founder and CTO at Aggregage

This session will walk you through how one CEO used generative AI, workflow automation, and sales personalization to transform an entire security company—then built the Zero to Strategy framework that other mid-market leaders are now using to unlock 3.5x ROI. As a business executive, you’ll learn how to assess AI opportunities in your business, drive adoption across teams, and overcome internal resource constraints—without hiring a single data scientist.

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Are AI models doomed to always hallucinate?

TechCrunch

Large language models (LLMs) like OpenAI’s ChatGPT all suffer from the same problem: they make stuff up. The mistakes range from strange and innocuous — like claiming that the Golden Gate Bridge was transported across Egypt in 2016 — to highly problematic, even dangerous.

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Kotani gets $2M pre-seed to help African workers send money home via crypto — without the internet

TechCrunch

Of the many lofty promises of cryptocurrency, one of the most commendable ones is its potential to bring financial inclusion to underserved users. Nairobi-based Kotani Pay is a crypto payments startup with a vision to make cross-border remittances easier for the large underbanked populations in Africa.

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[ReWalk in GlobeNewsWire] ReWalk Robotics announces additional change to Board of Directors

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MARLBOROUGH, Mass. and BERLIN and YOKNEAM ILLIT, Israel, Sept. 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — ReWalk Robotics Ltd.

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Telecom operators in India want tech companies to pay for network usage

TechCrunch

Telecom operators in India, the second largest wireless market, would like internet companies to compensate for using their networks, a recommendation they’ve made to the local regulatory body, echoing a viewpoint that is gaining some momentum in other parts of the world.

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[C2A Security in Siemens Newsroom] C2A Security announces new technology collaboration with Siemens

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C2A Security, developers of the mobility-centric DevSecOps Platform for car makers, suppliers, and EV charging companies, announced that it has joined the Siemens Digital Industries Software Partner Program.

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State of AI in Sales & Marketing 2025

AI adoption is reshaping sales and marketing. But is it delivering real results? We surveyed 1,000+ GTM professionals to find out. The data is clear: AI users report 47% higher productivity and an average of 12 hours saved per week. But leaders say mainstream AI tools still fall short on accuracy and business impact. Download the full report today to see how AI is being used — and where go-to-market professionals think there are gaps and opportunities.

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Butternut Box wolfs down $354M for subscription canine cuisine

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Butternut Box, a U.K.-based startup that prepares and ships healthy food and supplements for dogs, is raising £280 million ($354 million) in a round of funding from General Atlantic and L Catterton.

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Knowledge Base: Ben Van Rooy, Human Digital

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Watch now: (14 MINS) In this edition of Knowledge Base, Richard Liew talks with marketing expert Ben Van Rooy, founder of Auckland and Sydney based marketing company, Human Digital. We unpack the seemingly overwhelming subject of marketing for business founders, and ask Ben what the three most important things any new business owner should focus on to lay the foundations for a successful marketing programme for thei r new venture.

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myZoi wants to make remittances less costly for migrant workers

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Money sent home by migrant workers not only helps their families, but also enables entire economies to develop. But transferring money comes at a high cost to workers, with remittance fees averaging about 6.5%.

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[Morphisec in SC Media] New Chaes malware variant targets banking and logistics industries

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A new variant of the Chaes malware identified as “Chae$4” was found targeting the banking and logistics industries, as well as major content management platforms. Read more here.

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15 Modern Use Cases for Enterprise Business Intelligence

Large enterprises face unique challenges in optimizing their Business Intelligence (BI) output due to the sheer scale and complexity of their operations. Unlike smaller organizations, where basic BI features and simple dashboards might suffice, enterprises must manage vast amounts of data from diverse sources. What are the top modern BI use cases for enterprise businesses to help you get a leg up on the competition?

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Indian fintechs amplify payments soundbox pitches to woo merchants

TechCrunch

Some of India’s biggest fintech startups are making deeper inroads into soundboxes, unveiling new push to the pocket-sized devices whose chimes are fast becoming the new ‘ka-ching’ for millions of Indian merchants.

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[TytoCare in GlobeNewswire] New Israeli/American research supports benefit of remote medical services to reduce hospital visits

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The post [TytoCare in GlobeNewswire] New Israeli/American research supports benefit of remote medical services to reduce hospital visits appeared first on OurCrowd Blog.

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4 founders give us their take on what’s ahead for construction tech

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Founders chatted with us about construction tech trends so we could get a basic idea of where the industry is headed.

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[Rebel Fund in TechCrunch] Nigerian embedded finance platform Anchor raises $2.4M to expand product offerings

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The post [Rebel Fund in TechCrunch] Nigerian embedded finance platform Anchor raises $2.4M to expand product offerings appeared first on OurCrowd Blog.

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The GTM Intelligence Era: ZoomInfo 2025 Customer Impact Report

ZoomInfo customers aren’t just selling — they’re winning. Revenue teams using our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform grew pipeline by 32%, increased deal sizes by 40%, and booked 55% more meetings. Download this report to see what 11,000+ customers say about our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform and how it impacts their bottom line. The data speaks for itself!

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Food tech roundup: Plant-based protein eaters still want it to taste like meat

TechCrunch

Taste is something that continues to be a challenge for plant-based protein companies. If it tastes more like meat, it's a winner, according to new stats from Good Food Institute.

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[DailyPay in Hotel Technology News] Atira Hotels deploys DailyPay On-Demand Pay Solution to give Its employees a powerful financial wellness benefit

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The post [DailyPay in Hotel Technology News] Atira Hotels deploys DailyPay On-Demand Pay Solution to give Its employees a powerful financial wellness benefit appeared first on OurCrowd Blog.

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Envisics closes $100M to advance AR heads-up display tech in cars

TechCrunch

Envisics, a UK-based holographics company building in-car technology that projects navigation, safety alerts and other data onto the inside of a windscreen, has closed a $100 million Series C round. The company announced the round’s first $50 million tranche in March, which brought Envisics up to a $500 million valuation.

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Cinemin is a fun camera app with animated film aesthetics without any AI

TechCrunch

Tinrocket, makers of popular apps such as Waterlogue and Olli, have released a new camera app called Cinemin to shoot animated photos and videos without the help of any AI filters. The app, available for free, uses inspiration from traditional animated art and films for its filters.

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How Top Tech CFOs Solve Annual Planning’s Biggest Challenges

Gearing up for 2025 annual planning? Our latest eBook from the Operators Guild is your ultimate guide. Discover real-world solutions and best practices shared by top CFOs, drawn directly from discussions within OG’s vibrant online community. Learn from senior executives at high-growth tech startups as they outline financial planning strategies, align CEO and board goals, and coordinate budgets across departments.

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Level up on the Builders Stage at TechCrunch Disrupt

TechCrunch

TechCrunch Disrupt, our flagship startup event, returns to San Francisco on September 19–21, and you can bet TechCrunch+ will be in the house. With excitement and pride, here’s what we have in store for you on the Builders Stage at Disrupt on what I predict will be the most whip-ass stage at the event.

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Nordic-based Unconventional Ventures nears €30M fund close to back diverse European teams

TechCrunch

As has been pointed out many, many times, lack of diversity is an ongoing problem in the tech startup and VC landscape. It’s a fact that’s long been recognised in the US, and it’s of equal concern in Europe. Zoom in on the Nordics region, and the lack of diversity sadly becomes even more acute.

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Max Q: An inside look at Astra’s Apollo Fusion acquisition

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TechCrunch's weekly newsletter dedicated to all things space, including launch, satellites, space stations and more.

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Protestors rally at Cruise HQ in San Francisco

TechCrunch

Protestors gathered Monday outside Cruise’s headquarters in San Francisco after reports of one of its robotaxis blocking an ambulance with a patient on board who later died. The incident, which the San Francisco Fire Department reported last week, happened on August 14, when a driver hit a pedestrian in the city around 11 p.m.

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5 Ways You Can Win Faster with Gen AI in Sales

Incorporating generative AI (gen AI) into your sales process can speed up your wins through improved efficiency, personalized customer interactions, and better informed decision- making. Gen AI is a game changer for busy salespeople and can reduce time-consuming tasks, such as customer research, note-taking, and writing emails, and provide insightful data analysis and recommendations.