How 2 startups scaled to $50M ARR and beyond
Today, we're discussing OwnBackup and Assembly, two middle-late startups that are entering unicorn territory. The current list of venture-backed private companies we expect to go public — and the number of companies that might say yes to.....»»
7 essential tools and resources for startups and small businesses — all on sale
A great idea is just the jumping off point when it comes to a successful startup. To move your small business into the next stage, you’re going to need some essential tools and resources — from a working website to everything involved in.....»»
Self-Driving Trucks Could Replace 90% of Human Long-Distance Truckers, Finds Study
There are already several startups focused on replacing long-haul freight trucks with self-driving trucks, reports Bloomberg — and the potential is huge. (Alternate URLs here and here.) The short trip from a factory or distribution center to an.....»»
Two ultra-fast delivery startups shut down in one week
Fridge No More, a startup that offered fast delivery with no fee regardless of size order, told employees this week that it was shutting down after a deal with a potential buyer fell through......»»
Ford EV, ICE split will mean big changes for dealers
The automaker is asking its dealers to implement some of the most significant changes to their business in decades as it works to modernize its retail strategy and beat back threats from Tesla and EV startups that have championed direct-to-consumer s.....»»
RF FEM makers cut PA foundry orders for Wi-Fi applications
Taiwan's RF front-end module (FEM) makers, including RichWave Technology, have scaled down their wafer starts for power amplifiers (PA) with GaAS foundries such as Win Semiconductors and Advanced Wireless Semiconductor (AWSC), in response to the curr.....»»
African unicorns luring foreign captial
African startups in 2021 collected a record quantity of funding that exceeded the total of two years earlier, showing investors' interest in the continent's tech market......»»
Asian startups shaping trends in AI, health, and other areas
The number of unicorns across the Asia-Pacific region has neared 200 - second only to the US' number, and their growth is built on AI, decentralized finance (DeFi), fintech/e-commerce, health tech, and sustainability-related solutions, Google Taiwan.....»»
Industry watch: Unicorns from Africa
According to CB Insights, there are more than 900 unicorn companies worldwide, with seven in Africa, four of which appeared during January-September 2021. The funds collected by African startups during first-half 2021 were more than the sum accumulat.....»»
US Tech Firms Hunt for Cheap Home-Based Hires in Latin America
The remote-work revolution has led some U.S. technology companies, from startups to Coinbase and Shopify, to seek new hires in Latin America -- where they can find qualified people in roughly the same time zone who'll work for much lower pay. From a.....»»
Chinese tech startups developing autonomous driving solutions
China has become the largest Tesla market in the world as the carmaker's shipments to China in 2021 reached 40% of its total worldwide shipments, higher than shipments to the US. Amidst this EV frenzy, technology enterprises and carmakers are hot on.....»»
Flytech invests in startups, embraces business transformation opportunities
Flytech Technology began investing in the StarFab startup accelerator in 2019. The company has two main goals when investing in startups. First, remembering how much societal support Flytech received over the last 40 years, they hope to give back by.....»»
There Are Now 1,000 Unicorn Startups Worth $1 Billion or More
Almost a decade after the term "unicorn" was coined to describe a rare breed of private company, about two new companies are joining the herd daily. From a report: The term unicorn emerged almost a decade ago, a time when startups worth $1 billion we.....»»
Startup teams must truly face business competition nature, accelerate financial and talent readiness
If a startup company can solve finance and talent issues, it will have tackled almost 95% of the problems facing its future growth. AccuHit chief strategy officer (CSO) Mike Wu has said that for startups stressing high efficiency, they initially pref.....»»
Diverse demonstration site, TTA South, to satisfy the validation needs of startups
In response to the government's promotion of six core strategic industries and the Great South, Great Development policy, the expansion and growth of Southern Taiwan's startup ecosystem has been accelerated by the introduction of world-class startups.....»»
Startups, venture capital, accelerators align to help startup teams go further, faster
The best time to join an accelerator is when a startup team has created a functional product, and the role of an accelerator is to help startup teams make that product even better, according to Edgar Chiu, co-founder and managing partner at SparkLabs.....»»
Startup Investors Cut Valuations Amid Tech Stock Rout, Dismal IPOs
The recent stock rout is rattling the multitrillion-dollar market for startups after a long run of record investments, nosebleed valuations and rapid-fire deal-making. From a report: Venture capitalists say a significant reset in investment behavior.....»»
Losses Mount for Startups Racing To Deliver Groceries Fast and Cheap
A venture capital-backed battle is raging in New York City in the burgeoning field of instant delivery. From a report: At least six startups, including Gorillas, Jokr SARL, Getir Perakende Lojistik and Buyk, are vying to win the chance to ferry groce.....»»
US Space Force Wants to Fund "Space Junk"-Cleaning Startups
America's Department of Defense "wants to clean up space...at least the increasingly polluted region in low Earth orbit, where thousands of bits of debris, spent rocket stages and dead satellites whiz uncontrollably," writes the Washington Post. The.....»»
StarFab builds up thematic entrepreneurship ecosystems for precisely matching enterprises with startups
StarFab Accelerator, with team members having scientific, technological and industrial background to understand Taiwan's ICT industrial advantages as well as innovation as a core, aims to integrate various domains of ICT to create business value. The.....»»
Hive Ventures offers investment + counseling to help startups solve clients" pain points
Founded in 2019, Hive Ventures differentiates itself from fellow venture capital firms by adopting investment + counseling, a business model of making early-stage venture capital investment in startups plus providing counseling services to help them.....»»