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.....»»
With China"s smart manufacturing talent unable to replenish in time, Taiwanese AI companies aim to take the lead
Taiwan's AI startups are actively trying to break into the Chinese market, where there is still a huge demand gap. They stated that right now, China's smart manufacturing talents are unable to fill in the gaps in time. Taiwan happens to be in the exa.....»»
Japan Mobility Show pitched as ‘Davos of Mobility" in Tokyo
Japan's auto industry wants the rebranded Japan Mobility Show to be a who's who meetup of business leaders from the traditional automotive industry and whiz kids from innovative startups in artificial intelligence, software and renewable energy......»»
Automotive tech startups get $402 million in April
Automotive tech startup investment has leveled but it may be seeing heated competition from generative artificial intelligence companies that are following ChatGPT......»»
EV startups are still low on cash, Q1 financials show
Companies like Rivian, Lucid and Nikola have fewer months of cash on hand than they did last quarter......»»
EV startups are still low on cash, first-quarter financials show
Companies like Rivian, Lucid and Nikola have fewer months of cash on hand than they did last quarter......»»
Tesla"s presumed "rivals" are all still stranded amid struggles
US-based EV startups, including Lucid, Rivian, Fisker, and Nikola, have been gradually announcing their financial reports. The pressure of losses continues to loom, and most of them are still struggling with mass production. Except for Rivian, which.....»»
Silicon Catalyst announces "Silicon Startups Contest" in partnership with Arm
On May 10, 2023, Silicon Catalyst, the world's only incubator focused exclusively on accelerating semiconductor solutions, announced a "Silicon Startups Contest" in partnership with Arm. The contest is organized and administered by Silicon Catalyst a.....»»
UK government says the Nintendo Switch can’t handle Call of Duty
Any port wouldn't match PlayStation/Xbox "in terms of quality of gameplay and content." Enlarge / If the Xbox 360 could handle Call of Duty 2, then the Switch could handle a scaled-down modern CoD port, right? (credit: Activision.....»»
Transport technology startup funding plunged 43 percent in March
Private equity and other investors funneled $394 million into U.S. transportation technology startups in March, about a 43 percent decline from the previous month......»»
The top 20 zero-trust startups to watch in 2023
With venture funding cooling off but cybersecurity needs increasing, here are our top 20 zero trust startups to watch in 2023. With venture funding cooling off but cybersecurity needs increasing, here are our top 20 zero trust startups to watch i.....»»
Vice Ventures raises $25M to fund startups in ‘bad’ industries
Vice Ventures has closed a $25 million second fund to finance "bad" industries that cater to human vices. Vice Ventures has closed a $25 million second fund to finance "bad" industries that cater to human vices.Read More.....»»
Lack of security employees makes SMBs sitting ducks for cyber attacks
For SMBs (and startups in particular), breaches can be devastating, according to DigitalOcean. To strengthen their cybersecurity posture, companies must spend valuable resources on maintaining or updating systems, hiring and training staff, and imple.....»»
Men"s interest in startups increases if their spouse"s career takes priority, finds study
Leaving a corporate job to join a startup can be a difficult decision. New University of Minnesota research suggests those in dual-career households may be more willing to consider such opportunities, but gender norms and career prioritization betwee.....»»
Canadian startups thrive in the Startup Global Program
The Garage+ "Startup Global Program (SGP)" 2023 Spring Batch has received a record high of 66 applications from Canada, ranking first among 37 applicant countries. The SGP, supported by the Epoch Foundation, has been recognized as a leading platform.....»»
Week in review: Manage the risk of ChatGPT use, know the danger of failed Okta logins
Here’s an overview of some of last week’s most interesting news, articles, interviews and videos: These 15 European startups are set to take the cybersecurity world by storm Google has announced the startups chosen for its Cybersecurity Startups.....»»
VC Investment in China-based GPU startups dropped in 2022
While AI-generated content has driven NVIDIA's price up more than 100% for the past six months, China-based GPU providers are not benefiting from the hype, with investment dropping both in fundraising rounds and amount......»»
These 15 European startups are set to take the cybersecurity world by storm
Google has announced the startups chosen for its Cybersecurity Startups Growth Academy. The 15 selected startups are from eight countries and were chosen from over 120 applicants. They have made significant contributions, from securing health applica.....»»
The EV startup boom is over. Companies are now trying to avoid a bust.
Many EV startups are struggling to pay their bills. They are contending with higher costs, government probes, lawsuits, C-suite turnover and investor burnout in a high-interest-rate environment. For many, the EV startup boom is turning into a bummer......»»
The tech industry avoided an "extinction-level event," but it"s not unscathed
For much of the weekend, Silicon Valley scrambled to find a way through what one prominent tech investor described as an "extinction-level event for startups" after the collapse of a top lender in the industry......»»
Silicon Valley Bank collapse sends tech startups scrambling
The sudden collapse of a top Silicon Valley lender has pushed tech investors and startups to scramble to figure out their financial exposure and the impact on their ability to operate, at a time when many businesses were already on edge from widespre.....»»