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Holberton raises $20M as it pivots to become an edtech SaaS company

TechCrunch

” Clearly, that’s how Holberton’s funders feel about this, too. . “With this now behind us, we are excited to move forward with our original mission of providing affordable and accessible education to prospective software engineers around the world.” It is now that they need our help.

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Citi backs Crowdz, a Pipe competitor that just raised $10M for its blockchain-powered invoice financing marketplace

TechCrunch

Put simply, Crowdz started out by giving small and medium-sized businesses a way to sell invoices for financing to funders. Specifically, its latest offering is designed to serve subscription, membership and SaaS (software-as-a-service) service companies.

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The Changing Venture Landscape

Both Sides of the Table

Today you have funders focused exclusively on “Day 0” startups or ones that aren’t even created yet. Before Twitter he held similar roles at SuccessFactors (SaaS), Akamai (telecoms infrastructure), McAfee (Security Software) and was an investment banker. Ten years on much has changed. just to name a few! each with partners as the lead.

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We’re disrupting TechCrunch Disrupt: 8 stages, 3 days, 1 city

TechCrunch

SaaS Stage: Considers how software-as-a-service unlocks creativity and efficiency with mobile apps, cloud-based resources, collaboration tools, creator communities, developer tools, e-commerce, low code, recurring revenue and marketing tools. CTA: Want to reach the biggest funders, founders and Disruptors?

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Enterprise escalator Impact Rooms rises to prepare African startups for growth and investment

TechCrunch

The startup is planning to establish Smart Fund, an investor-matching program that uses algorithms to pick the best opportunities for funders. The supported startups include Ghana’s Wala Digital Health, a SaaS Software connecting hospitals and donors for critical blood transfusions.

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TechCrunch+ roundup: CEO pregnancy checklist, decision-tree planning, reassessing valuations

TechCrunch

“Starting a business is hard, but we now have a path for proptech lined with funders and advisers that can propel entrepreneurs over early obstacles through to maturity and deep market penetration.” ” Buy a TechCrunch+ membership before July 4, 2022 and save 50% on an annual subscription.

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How did Amagi Media Labs become India’s First Media Saas Unicorn?

AsiaTechDaily

Register Amagi, a Bengaluru-based SaaS platform that allows TV networks and content owners to distribute and monetize content across multiple platforms, became a unicorn in March 2022 after raising $95 million funding. The co-founders had to first persuade the funders. Amagi has raised close to $40 million while exploring a turnaround.

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