Chord, a headless commerce startup led by former Glossier execs, raises $18M
Last year, former Glossier executives Henry Davis and Bryan Mahoney unveiled a new e-commerce startup called Arfa. Today, they’re announcing a new vision for the company, along with a new name, new funding and an acquisition. The name first: Mo.....»»
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......»»
Prophet Security emerges from stealth and raises $11 million
Prophet Security emerged from stealth with $11 million in seed financing led by Bain Capital Ventures (BCV) with participation from several security leaders and angel investors. At the core of the company’s unveiling is Prophet AI for Security Oper.....»»
FTC bans noncompete clauses, declares vast majority unenforceable
Chamber of Commerce vows to sue FTC, will try to block ban on noncompetes. Enlarge / Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina Khan talks with guests during an event in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building on April 03, 2024 (credit.....»»
2024 Toyota Tacoma"s hybrid boosts performance, price by $3,700
On sale later this spring, the 2024 Toyota Tacoma's optional i-Force Max powertrain boosts power to 326 hp, fuel economy to up to 24 mpg combined, but also raises price by $3,700......»»
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......»»
Samsung is making its top executives work six days a week
Execs at Samsung are being asked to work above and beyond as the company battles with competition and finances......»»
Tesla plans to cut more than 10% of global workforce; two execs quit, reports say
Elon Musk's company told managers to identify critical team members, and paused some stock rewards while canceling some employees’ annual reviews......»»
Apple Music execs reveal months of work behind releasing Taylor Swift"s new album
Apple Music teams were working extensively with Taylor Swift to ready her new album and its promotion long before "The Tortured Poets Department" is due to be released.Taylor Swift (Source: Apple Music)Taylor Swift was Apple Music's artist of the yea.....»»
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.....»»
EA Raises Prices for EA Play Subscribers
EA is only the latest of several companies to raise prices on subscription platforms. The post EA Raises Prices for EA Play Subscribers appeared first on Phandroid. If you’re subscribed to Electronic Arts’ “EA Play”.....»»
U.S. Calls Out EU Member States For Piracy Failings in Trade Barriers Report
The Foreign Trade Barriers Report published by the office of the USTR outlines "significant barriers" to exports, investment, and commerce. On IP-related matters, the latest report features criticism of China, several countries in South America, Russ.....»»
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.....»»
Simbian raises $10 million to automate security operations with GenAI
Simbian emerged from stealth mode with oversubscribed $10 million seed funding to deliver on fully autonomous security. As a first step towards that goal, the company is introducing a GenAI-powered security co-pilot that integrates secure and intelli.....»»
PVML raises $8 million to offer protection for enterprise data
PVML unveils its platform for secure AI-powered data access and $8 million in Seed funding led by NFX with participation from FJ Labs and Gefen Capital. While the complexity, variety and scale may vary from organization to organization, all companies.....»»
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.....»»
Toyota Ventures raises $300 million more for early-stage investments
Two new funds, Toyota Ventures Frontier Fund II and Toyota Ventures Climate Fund II, will help the firm deepen its global investing footprint......»»
Alethea raises $20 million to combat disinformation campaigns
Alethea announced the close of a $20 million Series B funding round led by GV, with participation from Ballistic Ventures, who led Alethea’s Series A funding in 2022. Also participating in the round is Hakluyt Capital, which invests alongside l.....»»
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......»»