3 lies VCs tell ourselves about startup valuations
VCs need to stop engaging in self-delusion about why a valuation that is too high might be OK. Here are three common lies investors tell themselves to rationalize an undisciplined valuation decision. Scott Lenet Contribu.....»»
Startup financing gender gaps greater in societies where women are more empowered: Study
Commercial bankers provide capital to fund the operations and growth of businesses. However, as these lenders evaluate entrepreneurs who apply for loans, gender bias leads to women being denied more often than their male counterparts......»»
Report: Apple acquires French startup behind AI and computer vision technology
Apple has reportedly acquired Datakalab, a Paris, France-based startup specializing in artificial intelligence compression and computer vision technology. According to French business magazine Challenges, the acquisition was finalized in December......»»
This startup company says it"s Waymo, Tesla, Mobileye all in one
Japanese autonomous driving startup Tier IV positions itself as the maker of the software, like Waymo; a seller of self-driving vehicles, like Tesla; and a supplier of both hardware and software to other players in the industry, like Israeli technolo.....»»
Japan Tier IV startup says it"s Waymo, Tesla, Mobileye all in one
Japanese autonomous driving startup Tier IV positions itself as the maker of the software, like Waymo; a seller of self-driving vehicles, like Tesla; and a supplier of both hardware and software to other players in the industry, like Israeli technolo.....»»
Tech News Transformed: Headliners News Uncovers the Tech Startup Underdogs You Need to Know About
In the ever-evolving world of advancements in technology, innovation knows no bounds. From AI-driven breakthroughs to disruptive business models, tech startups are rewriting all the rules across all the industries, transforming everything from health.....»»
UI/UX Design Services: What These Are and Who Needs Them on Linux Platforms
Ever wondered why some apps, especially those developed on Linux, feel just right, while others don’t? It’s all about UI/UX design — when executed well, it makes navigating a website or app seamless. Whether you’re a startup or managing a lar.....»»
Nearly half of B2B startups choose not to market themselves, researchers find
Marketing is one of the most effective ways for an early-stage business-to-business (B2B) startup firm to grow, yet nearly half of such firms that would benefit from it choose not to do any marketing, according to the findings of a paper co-authored.....»»
ATLAS provides first measurement of the W-boson width at the LHC
The discovery of the Higgs boson in 2012 slotted in the final missing piece of the Standard Model puzzle. Yet, it left lingering questions. What lies beyond this framework? Where are the new phenomena that would solve the universe's remaining mysteri.....»»
Lucid sales surge 40% in Q1 after price cuts
The EV startup delivered 1,967 Air sedans in the first quarter and produced 1,728 after building up inventory last year. Lucid cut the price of its base Air by $7,500 in mid-February to spur demand......»»
Here’s how much zero-day hacks for iPhone, iMessage, and more are worth
Considering a career change? The prices of zero-day hacking tools continue to rise. In a new pricing list published this week, spotted by TechCrunch, startup Crowdfense said that it will pay between $5 and $7 million for zero-days to break into iPhon.....»»
EV startup bankruptcies complicate future of software-dependent vehicles
In an era where each new model contains proprietary software, company failures can have grave implications for vehicle functionality......»»
Security Bite: iCloud Mail, Gmail, others shockingly bad at detecting malware, study finds
Email security today has many shortcomings. It is widely known that email service providers cannot prevent every suspicious email from being received. However, a new study by web browser security startup SquareX reveals how little companies are doing.....»»
Canoo spent more on private jet than its revenue amid cash problems
Troubled electric vehicle startup Canoo spent twice as much as its revenue in 2023 on private jet usage for its CEO amid a capital shortage and waning EV demand......»»
Average dealership profit falls again in 2023, report from Presidio and NCM Associates shows
The stark decrease in profit will also likely bring dealership valuations down......»»
This Bag of Cells Could Grow New Livers Inside of People
Donor livers are in short supply for transplants. A startup is attempting to grow new ones in people instead......»»
EV startup Canoo"s 2024 revenue forecast disappoints, shares tumble
The company reported a net loss of $302.6 million for the year ended Dec. 31, compared with losses of $487.7 million a year earlier......»»
A chemically bonded photocatalyst with rich oxygen vacancies for improved photocatalytic decontamination
A challenge in promoting the industrial application of photocatalysis technology for environment remediation lies in the design of high-performance photocatalysts. These photocatalysts should be endowed with efficient photo-carrier separation and int.....»»
The Next Generation of Cancer Drugs Will Be Made in Space
Injectable immunotherapy drugs can be made, in theory, but gravity prevents them from crystallizing correctly. A startup thinks the solution could be right above us......»»
Wrappers delight: The Easter egg equation you never knew you needed
This Easter season, as you tear open those chocolate eggs, have you ever wondered why they're snugly wrapped in foil? Turns out the answer lies within the easter egg equation......»»
Image: Hubble spots the Spider Galaxy
This image from the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope shows the gauzy-looking celestial body UGC 5829, an irregular galaxy that lies about 30 million light-years away. Despite the lack of observations of this relatively faint galaxy, UGC 5829 has a dis.....»»