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The Future of Hospitality is Here

Revolution

We have witnessed the likes of WeWork, Convene, and Airbnb reimagine working and living, all while catalyzing momentum for further investments across the real estate technology landscape. Modern consumers have increasingly begun to accept, and often prefer, reducing both human and invested capital with technology and third-party services.

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The Fastest Growing Areas of Startup Investment in 2015

Tomasz Tunguz

Earlier this week, we examined the trends in the major categories of startup investment including eCommerce, Software, Social Networking and Education. Each year, starting in mid-2012 through mid-2015, these sectors have grown their investment dollars by more than 145%, according to Mattermark data.

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TrustLayer raises $6M seed to become the ‘Carta for insurance’

TechCrunch

and 11 “top-tier” insurance companies, also invested in TrustLayer. The funding actually marked BTV’s first investment in a cohort member of its inaugural accelerator program. . Recent traction includes companies working in the construction, property management, sports and hospitality industries.

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ManageXR grabs $4 million seed round to scale XR business 

TechCrunch

Wilson founded ManageXR in 2018 with the intention of building VR experiences for pediatric patients in the hospital. Its competitors include incumbent mobile device management companies, which build similar tools for mobile phones and laptops, and some device manufacturers. ” Image Credits: ManageXR dashboard / ManageXR.

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Ivorian healthtech startup Susu has $1M to scale its family-centric insurance product across Africa

TechCrunch

But in Africa, that’s not the case, as most people do not have access to quality healthcare due to the ill-equipped nature of hospitals and lack of insurance. . million in debt and grant financing from BPI France , the French government’s public investment bank. So that’s how the story started.”. Susu founders.

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TechCrunch+ roundup: Psychedelic biotech, Gogoro’s SPAC, H-1Bs for Ukrainians

TechCrunch

Launched in 1987, the company provides hundreds of transportation and hospitality providers with inventory management and booking services. With plans to raise a $25 million fund and more than $15 million already invested, PsyMed Ventures focuses on early-stage startups developing psychedelic therapeutics.

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Intellihot stokes a more efficient fire under your office boilers

TechCrunch

Intellihot has recognized the enormous opportunity at hand to integrate hardware and software into a smart, environmentally sustainable solution to improve how commercial facilities use hot water,” said John Larkin, head of Impact Investments and co-manager of the Avenue Sustainable Solutions Fund.