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.....»»
India is churning out wealthy tech elites. Now they need to start making money
In the first four months of 2021, 11 startups have attained unicorn status, meaning they've reached a valuation of at least $1 billion......»»
Customer care as a service: Outsourcing can help your startup wow clients 24/7
When should you consider outsourcing customer care, and what should you look for? Here's an overview on how startups are leveraging customer care as a service (CCaaS). Your clients might not demand 24/7 customer service yet, but they’.....»»
Customer Care as a Service: outsourcing can help your startup wow clients 24/7
When should you consider outsourcing customer care, and what should you look for? Here's an overview on how startups are leveraging Customer Care as a Service (CCaaS). Your clients might not demand 24/7 customer service yet, but they’.....»»
Satellite imagery startup Albedo closes $10M seed round
While most startups today are creating software, not every upstart enterprise is taking a code-only approach to building a business. Some of today’s most ambitious startups are aiming quite a bit higher. Albedo is one such company. The recent Y.....»»
As ExxonMobil asks for handouts, startups get to work on carbon capture and sequestration
As ExxonMobil asks for handouts, startups get to work on carbon capture and sequestration.....»»
9 investors, execs and founders discuss Zagreb’s startup potential
"With the COVID-19 pandemic, it's easier to land remote jobs and stay in Zagreb, which will positively impact the Croatian startup ecosystem." Startups may not spring to mind when speaking about the beautiful country of Croatia. Indeed, the.....»»
Foxconn’s Wisconsin factory plans scaled back dramatically
It was “the eighth wonder of the world,” Donald Trump said, driving a golden shovel into the ground. The then-president touted Foxconn’s planned Wisconsin factory as a major win for his economic goals. A year and a half later, the future of the.....»»
Tribal Credit, which provides credit cards to startups in emerging markets, raises $34.3M
The B2B payments space has seen an explosion in demand, and investor interest, in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic as businesses try to figure out how to pay each other digitally. The challenges become even more complex when dealing with cross-borde.....»»
4 ways martech will shift in 2021
Most startups don’t have a technology problem — they have a marketing problem. This year, we’re going to see more companies realize the need to deepen relationships with their constituents. Tim Parkin Contributor.....»»
Insurtech startups are leveraging rapid growth to raise big money
The investment landscape for insurtech startups is off to a hot start in Q2 2021. The investment landscape for insurtech startups is off to a hot start in Q2 2021. Since the end of the first quarter, we’ve seen several players in the broa.....»»
Qapita, a developer of equity management software for startups, raises $5M led by MassMutual Ventures
Qapita, a Singapore-based fintech that provides capitalization table and employee stock ownership plans (ESOP) management software, has raised $5 million in pre-Series A funding. The round was led by MassMutual Ventures, with participation from Endiy.....»»
Qapita, a developer of equity management software for startups, raises $5M led by MassMutual
Qapita, a Singapore-based fintech that provides capitalization table and employee stock ownership plans (ESOP) management software, has raised $5 million in pre-Series A funding. The round was led by MassMutual Ventures, with participation from Endiy.....»»
Drama and quirk aren’t necessary for startup success
Many of the stories in our EC-1 series tell tales of startups in the wilderness hacking out green field opportunities. Klaviyo is a different breed of company: One that went into an established market and challenged powerful incumbents, ultimately fi.....»»
How Klaviyo transformed from a lifestyle business into a $4.15B email titan
Startups are stories of feverish dreams and obsessive fears. Short of hearing it from the source, a glimpse into the inbox of a founder would be the best way to experience the travails they endure on the way to building a business. A customer finally.....»»
Detroit VCs weigh in on fundraising and building startups in Michigan and the Midwest
TechCrunch just hosted a small virtual meetup with Detroit startups and venture capitals. Like the one we held last month in Miami, the event was a blast and featured a talk with two local VCs on what startups work in Detroit and how to raise money f.....»»
Taiwania stepping up investments in startups
Taiwania Capital is set to complete the fifth round of fundraising in June, targeting startups at Pre-A as well as Series A and Series B rounds, according to company CEO David Weng......»»
Outdoor startups see supercharged growth during COVID-19 era
After months of shelter-in-place orders, widespread shutdowns and physical distancing, outdoors became the only location for safe socializing. After years of sustained growth, the pandemic supercharged the outdoor recreation industry. Start.....»»
BrandProject expands beyond the studio model with a new $43M fund
BrandProject —a firm that’s backed successful direct-to-consumer commerce startups like Freshly (acquired by Nestlé), Persona (also acquired by Nestlé) and Chef’s Plate (acquired by Hello Fresh) — is announcing that it has raised $.....»»
How startups can ensure CCPA and GDPR compliance in 2021
Small startups might not think the world’s strictest data privacy laws apply to them, but it’s important to enact best data management practices before a legal situation arises. Beth Winters Contributor.....»»
Japanese VC Samurai Incubate closes $18.6M fund for African startups
Samurai Incubate, a Tokyo-based venture capital firm, announced today it has closed its “Samurai Africa 2nd General Partnership” fund, totalling 2.026 billion yen (~$18.6 million). According to the firm, the fund was oversubscribed as it.....»»