Smart Hustle Magazine
MARCH 8, 2021
Most of the big platforms are monetized via advertising. The products are very similar in terms of people who are trying to acquire customers. Whether it’s Google or Pinterest, you’re trying to acquire customers to some degree, and that acquisition is done through paid advertising. Dutta Satadip is the Chief Customer Officer of Active Campaign.
A VC: Musings of a VC in NYC
MARCH 8, 2021
With vaccinations topping 90mm doses in the US and upwards of 75mm doses likely to be injected into arms in the US in March, many companies are starting to think about what a return to the office might look like this summer and fall. I read two great posts this weekend talking about what this all means for knowledge workers and the companies that employ them: Imagine Your Flexible Office Work Future – Anne Helen Petersen.
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TechCrunch
MARCH 8, 2021
Zapier , a well-known no-code automation tool, has purchased Makerpad , a no-code education service and community. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. TechCrunch has covered Zapier often during its life, including its first, and only, fundraising event, a $1.2 million round back in 2012 that tapped Bessemer, DFJ and others. Since then the company has added more expensive tiers to its service , built out team-focused features , and recently talked to Extra Crunch about how it scaled its remote-
StartupNation
MARCH 8, 2021
Today is International Women’s Day, a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating gender parity. This year’s theme is #ChooseToChallenge. The official website for International Women’s Day explains the campaign, stating: “A challenged world is an alert world.
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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 The tech market offers a wealth of technologies tailored for management, planning, and forecasting, replacing outdated pen-and-paper methods.
TechCrunch
MARCH 8, 2021
Challenger banks continue to see huge infusions of cash from investors bullish on the opportunity for smaller and faster-moving tech-based banking startups to woo customers from their larger rivals. In the latest development, U.K.-based Starling announced that is has closed £272 million ($376 million at current rates), at a pre-money valuation of £1.1 billion.
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TechCrunch
MARCH 8, 2021
Ann Arbor-based Refraction A I announced today that it has raised a $4.2 million seed round. The startup, which debuted on the TechCrunch Sessions: Mobility stage back in 2019, was founded by a pair of University of Michigan professors (Matthew Johnson-Roberson — now CTO — and Ram Vasudevan) seeking to solve a number of issues posed by many delivery robots.
StartupNation
MARCH 8, 2021
On this morning’s WJR Business Beat, Jeff shares results from a new Pew Research survey , which asked tech experts what they believe life will be like in 2025. Many of those surveyed believe that life will even be more tech-connected and dependent. Tune in to the WJR Business Beat, below, to hear more about this report on predictions for life in 2025: “So, if you’re an entrepreneur looking for opportunity, set your sights on ways to help people access and adopt the best technol
TechCrunch
MARCH 8, 2021
Since InMotion Ventures , the independent investment and incubation initiative set up by Jaguar Land Rover , launched in 2016 the firm has focused on backing companies across the mobility space broadly. Its 15 active investments run the gamut from autonomous vehicles, to car insurance tech, to ride-sharing, and travel planning, but increasingly the firm is focusing its efforts on vehicle electrification and sustainable supply chains.
Entrepreneur's Handbook
MARCH 8, 2021
Learn everything you need to know about being a successful entrepreneur by questioning the world around you. Continue reading on Entrepreneur's Handbook ».
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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.
TechCrunch
MARCH 8, 2021
Swedish autonomous electric vehicle startup Einride is aiming to continue the momentum sparked by partnerships with Oatly and Lidl by seeking additional capital, TechCrunch has learned. . Einride is seeking $75 million in new financing, while at the same time exploring the potential for a public listing through a special purpose acquisition company, according to people with knowledge of the company’s plans.
David Teten VC
MARCH 8, 2021
Keith Harrington of Novel Growth Partners and Founder, Revenue-Based Finance Network , just posted the recording of an interview with me on revenue-based investing ; flexible VC ; and their future. Video. If this was helpful to you, please sign up for my newsletter.
TechCrunch
MARCH 8, 2021
Planted , a startup pursuing a unique method of creating a vegetarian chicken alternative, has raised an $18M (CHF 17M) Series A to expand its product offerings and international footprint. With new kebabs and pulled-style faux meats available and steak-like cuts in the (literal) pipeline, Planted has begun to set its sights outside central Europe. The company was a spinout from ETH Zurich and made its debut in 2019 , but has not rested on the success of its plain chicken recipe.
David Teten VC
MARCH 8, 2021
Keith Harrington of Novel Growth Partners and Founder, Revenue-Based Finance Network , just posted the recording of an interview with me on revenue-based investing ; flexible VC ; and their future. Video. If this was helpful to you, please sign up for my newsletter.
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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.
TechCrunch
MARCH 8, 2021
Cosi Group , a Berlin-based startup offering an alternative to boutique hotels and managed short-stay apartments, is disclosing €20 million in new investment. Backing the round is Vienna-based Soravia, a leading real estate group in German-speaking countries. Existing investors Cherry Ventures, e.ventures, Kreos Capital and Bremke followed on, along with a number of individual investors.
Entrepreneur's Handbook
MARCH 8, 2021
An entrepreneur begins. Continue reading on Entrepreneur's Handbook ».
TechCrunch
MARCH 8, 2021
As the restaurant industry across different cities was massively hit by the pandemic-induced lockdowns last year, food aggregator platforms helped by driving online customers to them. Koinz is one such startup in Egypt. Its value for food and beverages brands before, during and after the lockdowns has bagged the startup a $4.8 million seed round. Founded in 2018 by Hussein Momtaz , Ahmed Said , and Abdullah Al Khalidi , Koinz set out to solve two major problems in Egypt’s food aggregation
OurCrowd
MARCH 8, 2021
Mumbai, India (Urban Transport News): Reliance Strategy Business Ventures Limited (RSBVL), a subsidiary company of Billionaire Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Industries’ on Sunday said that is has acquired an additional equity stake in US-based SkyTran Inc. for a consideration of US $26.76 million, increasing its shareholding to 54.46% from 26.3% on a fully diluted basis. .
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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.
TechCrunch
MARCH 8, 2021
It was only a matter of time before someone married the nascent nootropic supplements for brain health to the snack bar craze that continues to attract dollars and exits. That time is apparently now, as Rob Dyrdek, the MTV-famous celebrity, pro-skater and entrepreneur, and Chris Bernard announce a new investment in the company they co-founded, Mindright , alongside celebrity investors including Joe Jonas, Travis Barker and The Profit’s Marcus Lemonis. . “When we started down the path
OurCrowd
MARCH 8, 2021
WASHINGTON, March 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The American Fintech Council (“AFC”) has expanded its membership, adding 10 additional members and broadening to include digital banks, robo-advisors, RegTech and other fintech firms. New members include some of the country’s leading neobanks, Varo and GreenDot, employer-based financial product provider, Salary Finance, and RegTech firm, Hummingbird, a compliance management platform for fintechs.
TechCrunch
MARCH 8, 2021
TechCrunch is hosting a small virtual meetup this Thursday centered around Miami. We hope you can attend. It’s free. This is our first (virtual) field trip to Miami. Even though we can’t be there physically right now, it’ll sure feel like we are. All lights will be shining on the Magic City. The area is quickly transforming thanks to active investors, interesting companies, a Twitter-proficient mayor and beautifully scenic living.
OurCrowd
MARCH 8, 2021
INDIANAPOLIS and TEL AVIV, March 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE: LLY) and Biolojic Design Ltd. (“Biolojic”), a biotechnology company that computationally designs functional antibodies, today announced a research collaboration and license agreement that will leverage Biolojic’s AI-based multibody platform to discover and develop a potential novel antibody-based therapy for the treatment of diabetes.
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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
TechCrunch
MARCH 8, 2021
PayPal has announced that it plans to acquire Curv, a cryptocurrency startup based in Tel Aviv, Israel. Israeli newspaper Calcalist originally reported the move. And PayPal has now made an official announcement. Curv is a cryptocurrency security company that helps you store your crypto assets securely. The company operates a cloud-based service that lets you access your crypto wallets without any hardware device.
Smart Hustle Magazine
MARCH 8, 2021
It’s March, and many of us are reflecting about one year ago with all its trials and tribulations. And your business? You made it and overcame a lot this past year. You’re the author of your business’s story. Now it’s time for your business to continue shining. One huge way to write a new chapter in your business’s story is by going for a $50,000 grant by FedEx.
TechCrunch
MARCH 8, 2021
Antibiotic resistance is one of the biggest potential threats to global health today. But Locus Biosciences is hoping that their crPhage technology might provide a new solution. Based in North Carolina’s Research Triangle, the startup recently announced promising phase 1b clinical trial results for their use of CRISPR-Cas3-enhanced bacteriophages as a treatment for urinary tract infections caused by escherichia coli.
Entrepreneur's Handbook
MARCH 8, 2021
You don’t increase your “leverage” or “credibility” by caring more. Continue reading on Entrepreneur's Handbook ».
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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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