Merima Hadžić
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Exponent Founders Capital, spearheaded by veterans of Plaid and Robinhood, has garnered $75M for investments in nascent startups.
Exponent Founders Capital has made a notable entrance into the venture capital arena, securing $75 million in capital commitments, with TechCrunch being the first to report on this significant financial milestone. This early-stage venture firm,…
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The Microsoft Copilot app is a quietly released AI initiative that warrants your attention.
The holidays are typically a time for relaxation and festivities, but the fast-paced nature of Big Tech means there’s rarely a moment to unwind, especially when there’s a new product to promote. Amidst the holiday…
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FirstCry, supported by SoftBank, aims to secure close to $220 million through an initial public offering in India.
FirstCry, an Indian e-commerce giant specializing in mother and baby products, plans to raise $218 million in its initial public offering (IPO), a reduction from the initially intended $700 million. The company’s parent, Brainbees Solutions,…
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Shield AI boosts Series F by $300M, raising valuation to $2.8B
Shield AI, a burgeoning defense technology startup, has significantly expanded its Series F funding round by securing an additional $300 million through a mix of equity and debt, culminating in a total of $500 million,…
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Electric vehicle charging company EVCS is seeking to raise $20 million.
EVCS, a company specializing in electric vehicle charging, is seeking to raise $20 million, as exclusively reported by TechCrunch+. The firm has secured $7.5 million of the targeted amount based on recent SEC filings. This…
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In 2023, Google and Meta reduced their Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) efforts after earlier commitments
In 2020, following the murder of George Floyd, Google, along with other tech companies, initiated programs to support Black employees and promote diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). These initiatives aimed to increase representation in leadership…
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Sam Altman’s fund invests $3M in a startup blending AI and human oversight for productivity.
Shelpful, a Portland, Oregon-based startup, merges artificial intelligence with human empathy to assist people in staying focused and completing tasks. Recently, it achieved a significant milestone by securing $3 million in funding from Apollo Projects,…
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Kapital Raises $165 Million in Equity and Debt Financing to Enhance Financial Transparency for Small and Medium Businesses in Latin America
Kapital, a bank and tech platform, has secured significant funding, including $40 million in a Series B round and $125 million in debt financing. The Series B was led by Tribe Capital, with participation from…
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Mistral AI, a company in Paris competing with OpenAI, successfully concluded its funding round with a total of $415 million raised.
French startup Mistral AI has successfully concluded its highly anticipated Series A funding round, securing €385 million (approximately $415 million at today’s exchange rate). According to Bloomberg, this places the company’s valuation at roughly $2…
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Docker has acquired AtomicJar, a testing startup that secured $25 million in funding back in January.
AtomicJar appeared to be a thriving early-stage startup that made waves last January with an impressive $25 million Series A funding round, a substantial amount by today’s standards. The company’s primary focus was the development…
