Wed.May 25, 2022

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AI chip startup Sima.ai bags another $30M ahead of growth

TechCrunch

As the demand for AI-powered apps grows, startups developing dedicated chips to accelerate AI workloads on-premises are reaping the benefits. A recent ZDNet piece reaffirms that the AI edge chip market is booming, fueled by “staggering” venture capital financing in the hundreds of millions of dollars. EdgeQ , Kneron , and Hailo are among the dozens of upstarts vying for customers, the last of which nabbed $136 million in October as it doubles down on new opportunities.

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K-Startup Grand Challenge 2022: The world’s most tech-savvy country South Korea invites startups to grow their businesses

AsiaTechDaily

Bookmark ( 0 ) Please login to bookmark Username or Email Address Password Remember Me No account yet? Register K-Startup Grand Challenge(KSGC) 2022 edition has opened its doors for global startups to do business in South Korea. The biggest accelerator program, sponsored by the Korean government, supported by the Ministry of SMEs and Startups (MSS), and organized by the National IT Industry Promotion Agency (NIPA), will be held for 3.5 months at the sprawling 661,928m campus of Pangyo Techno Val

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The IRS’s crypto tax partner, ZenLedger, raises $15 million Series B

TechCrunch

Government tends to struggle when it comes to keeping up with tech innovation. The past U.S. tax season that just wrapped up in April was particularly stressful for investors and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) alike, as both struggled with the implications of 2021’s crypto investing boom. The IRS, for its part, turned to Seattle, WA-based startup ZenLedger for help.

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Neso Brands raises $100m, seeks to invest in eyewear brands

AsiaTechDaily

Bookmark ( 0 ) Please login to bookmark Username or Email Address Password Remember Me No account yet? Register Singapore-based eyewear house Neso Brands announced raising $100 million that will be used to partner and invest in consumer eyewear brands around the world. Neso is an initiative of omni-channel eyewear unicorn Lenskart , whose investors include KKR, Softbank , Alpha Wave Global and Temasek.

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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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4 investors discuss the US cannabis market’s prospects in Q3 2022

TechCrunch

Cannabis is still a long way from being legal at the federal level in the United States, but startups in the space — and their investors — aren’t deterred. Indeed, many are braving a tough journey because they see the potential and opportunity in the long term. To understand where the cannabis market is going, we talked to four investors who have been quite active in backing cannabis-related startups in the country.

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Despite regulatory hurdles, these 4 US cannabis investors are planting seeds for tomorrow

TechCrunch

Bearish markets and high interest rates often cause private investors to turn away from anything resembling a risky investment. Yet, now is a very apt time to take another look at the cannabis opportunity in the U.S. Quite a lot has changed since our previous U.S. cannabis survey from 2020. Recreational cannabis is now legal in a few more states, including New Jersey and New York, the latter of which has even launched a social equity program that aims to help communities affected by the War on D

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[Stellar Cyber in AI Thority] Zyston Adopts Stellar Cyber Open XDR Platform to Deliver Better Managed Security While Accelerating Analyst Productivity

OurCrowd

Stellar Cyber, the innovator of Open XDR, and Zyston, a Dallas-based provider of managed security services, announced that Zyston has adopted the Stellar Cyber platform as the core of its security operations center. Intrigued by the concept of XDR but unwilling to lock itself into a relationship with just one security vendor, Zyston chose Stellar Cyber’s Open XDR platform for its collection of native tools as well as its ability to integrate with popular third-party tools.

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Zip lines up $43M at a $1.2B valuation for its growing ‘concierge for procurement’

TechCrunch

The process to make any purchase within a business can be long and cumbersome, involving multiple departments and lots of back and forth. A pair of Airbnb alums have teamed up to build a software business aimed at dramatically simplifying that process, or being, in their words, a “concierge for procurement.” That startup, Zip , has raised $43 million in a Series B round of funding led by YC Continuity at a $1.2 billion valuation.

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3 Steps to Start Paying Yourself from the Beginning

Smart Hustle Magazine

As a founder and a financial mentor to small business owners. One of those questions I hear time and time again is “Do you start paying yourself from the beginning?”. I always reply with a bold, “ YES ”! As soon as you are profitable and have cash flow available, a piece of that pie belongs to you. Though that may sound obvious this is actually a very common struggle among other business owners.

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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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Clozd nabs $52M to help sales teams analyze wins and losses

TechCrunch

In sales, a win/loss analysis is the process of determining why deals are ultimately won or lost. That’s relatively self-explanatory, but more specifically, a win/loss review aims to contrast a sales organization’s performance with an industry or competitors and figure out why an outcome occurred. This involves gathering data including sales notes and customer feedback, analyzing that data, and then sharing the results with the broader organization.

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99% Of My Side Hustles Failed for This Single Mistake

Entrepreneur's Handbook

How you can avoid getting stuck before even starting a business Continue reading on Entrepreneur's Handbook ».

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Synthesis Capital closed its first fund with $300M, giving boost to foodtech’s future

TechCrunch

Synthesis Capital , the one-year-old London-based food technology and alternative protein investor, closed its first fund with over $300 million in capital commitments. The firm is led by former CPT Capital investors Costa Yiannoulis and Rosie Wardle, who have invested in the sector since its nascency in 2014, and biologist David Welch, and supports startups leveraging high tech to solve global food system challenges across the food value chain.

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A Juicy (GCUC) Recap from Liz

GCUC

Last week we gathered in Seattle for the first big, back, IRL GCUC! We did a GCUC we’re super proud of last September (you. The post A Juicy (GCUC) Recap from Liz appeared first on GCUC Community.

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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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Lalo launches an app to memorialize loved ones

TechCrunch

The “ Death Tech ” industry might seem unsettling — do you really need to turn your dead relative’s ashes into a diamond ? But when it comes to storing digital memories of loved ones, unwieldy Facebook groups and mass Google photos albums aren’t cutting it. Today, the Lalo app launches out of closed beta on the App Store and Google Play to help us remember those who have passed away.

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How I Sell 7 and 8 Figure Offers to Clients

Entrepreneur's Handbook

It’s not as hard as everyone believes Continue reading on Entrepreneur's Handbook ».

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Aive automatically generates different video ad formats for all platforms

TechCrunch

If you’re working for an advertising agency or you’re in charge of a brand, editing and exporting a video ad that works across all social and web platforms can be a lengthy and time consuming task. French startup Aive speeds up the process quite drastically as it can automatically generate all formats and all durations from one source video. When you create a new video to showcase your brand, you usually start with a 16:9 video with a duration of a couple of minutes.

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How to raise capital and build a business in the Middle East with Mohamad Kaswani

Founder Bounty

We had a great conversation with investor, entrepreneur and advisor Mohamad Kaswani who is based in Dubai and was an early entrepreneur and investor in Cafu and now is managing director for property finder. He talks about the investing landscape and raising capital in Dubai and the middle east, startups, and his thoughts on the impact of an economic slowdown on early-stage companies.

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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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Online shopping platform buywith already bagged Walmart, now grabs seed round

TechCrunch

Buywith completed a $9.5 million seed round, and while that may be the kind of funding a younger company takes, the livestream shopping platform is actually a “veteran” in this emerging way of shopping. The company was founded in Israel in 2018 by Adi Ronen Almagor and Eyal Sinai as an e-commerce site that enables end users to consult with their friends and family within the site as they shop.

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[Greenlight in Nerd Wallet] Kids’ Banking App Greenlight to Launch Family Cash Card for Parents

OurCrowd

Greenlight, a financial technology company offering a banking app and debit card for kids and teens to use with a parent’s oversight, is creating a credit card for parents who want to use earned rewards to invest for the future. Greenlight’s Family Cash Card — issued by First National Bank of Omaha — won’t be available until this summer, according to a Greenlight representative, but you can sign up for the waitlist now.

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Getir, the $12B instant delivery startup, plans to axe 14% of staff globally and cut aggressive expansion plans

TechCrunch

It continues to be a very rough week for e-commerce companies in Europe. In the latest development, TechCrunch has learned and confirmed that Getir — the $12 billion quick commerce upstart that provides grocery essentials and sundries and promises delivery of them in minutes — is cutting 14% of its staff globally. It’s been estimated that the Turkish company employs some 32,000 people in the nine markets where it operates, which would work out to 4,480 people impacted by the d

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[D-ID in AD Week] These Live Missing Person Billboards Use Moving Images to Make Them More Memorable

OurCrowd

How many times have you walked by a static poster asking for help finding a missing person before moving on with your day? To give these pleas more impact, Engine Creative has unveiled a series of striking, high-tech billboards that feature “live” images of people who are unreachable in order to drive an instant connection with passers-by. The posters for U.K nonprofit Missing People, feature photography enhanced and animated by AI and machine learning.

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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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Namibian B2B e-commerce retail platform JABU raises $15M led by Tiger Global

TechCrunch

More venture capital keeps trooping into Africa’s B2B e-commerce retail, a space where startups are digitizing informal trade to get thousands of merchants to operate more efficiently. This time, it’s a startup that was in the news this January: Namibia-based JABU , whose $3.2 million seed round we covered. Now, the last-mile distribution e-commerce company has received more investment: a $15 million Series A led by Tiger Global.

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[Beyond Meat in TechCrunch] Kim Kardashian lends her taste buds to Beyond Meat as first chief taste consultant

OurCrowd

Beyond Meat has some new star power behind its plant-based meat brand in Kim Kardashian. The entrepreneur and influencer extraordinaire came on as the company’s first “chief taste consultant” and will be featured in a new campaign touting her recipes for using Beyond Meat and other creative content. Read more here. The post [Beyond Meat in TechCrunch] Kim Kardashian lends her taste buds to Beyond Meat as first chief taste consultant appeared first on OurCrowd Blog.

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Dear Sophie: Does International Entrepreneur Parole have any advantages over an O-1 visa?

TechCrunch

Sophie Alcorn. Contributor. Share on Twitter. Sophie Alcorn is the founder of Alcorn Immigration Law in Silicon Valley and 2019 Global Law Experts Awards’ “Law Firm of the Year in California for Entrepreneur Immigration Services.” She connects people with the businesses and opportunities that expand their lives. More posts by this contributor. Dear Sophie: Can I do anything to speed up the EAD renewal process?

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EO member hosts Ukrainian family

Entrepreneurs' Organization

Daniel Mulder, an EO Netherlands member since 2020, is based in Amsterdam. He runs two businesses, UP Events (a multifunctional event location) and UP Digital (focused on making teams better through gamification). In addition to his work and family life, Daniel is one of many EO members and entrepreneurs who have used their entrepreneurial superpowers to help coordinate support for Ukrainian refugees , and he and his family are hosting a mother and 5-year-old son in their family home.

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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.