Is there a creed in venture capital?
When faced with shifting terms, I apply four basic principles to frame my approach. First: avoid any escalation that endangers the overall success of the enterprise. Scott Lenet Contributor Share on.....»»
Nigeria"s ancient Ilorin city: Archaeologist uncovers more than 1,000 years of history
Ilorin, the capital of Kwara State, is a Nigerian city with a long and rich history. However, much of its distant past is not well known. Archaeology is now uncovering more of this history and the relationships of Ilorin to other ancient parts of the.....»»
Populations of the future: Updated tool helps to visualize projections
New projections of population and human capital provide insights into what our future could look like all the way until the year 2100 under different developmental scenarios. The findings are presented in the datasets compiled by IIASA scientists in.....»»
Defense Unicorns raises $35 million to enhance national security through open-source software
Defense Unicorns has raised a $35 million Series A funding round led by Sapphire Ventures and Ansa Capital. Founded by early leaders of the Department of Defense’s software factories – a grassroots Air Force initiative turned mandate to accelerat.....»»
Stellantis-Leapmotor JV for EVs approved by China, report says
The joint venture will give Stellantis exclusive rights to build, export and sell Leapmotor products outside China, a first for a legacy western automaker......»»
Mourners honor woman who was raped and killed in Poland"s capital after fleeing Belarus
Mourners honor woman who was raped and killed in Poland"s capital after fleeing Belarus.....»»
Sweet Security raises $33 million to identify and address cloud risks
Six months after coming out of stealth, Sweet Security is announcing a $33 million Series A funding round. The round was led by Evolution Equity Partners, joined by Munich Re Ventures and Glilot Capital Partners. Capitalizing on its strong market tra.....»»
Axonius secures $200 million to scale its global reach and product innovation
Axonius announced it has secured $200 million in a Series E extension funding round led by Accel and Lightspeed Venture Partners. Stripes also participated. This new round of funding is intended to accelerate innovation and scale across the globe as.....»»
Hanoi chokes as Vietnam capital tops most polluted cities list
Vietnamese capital Hanoi was blanketed by a thick haze of pollution on Tuesday that obscured high-rise buildings and left the city's nearly nine million people breathing toxic air......»»
Open For Curiosity: Maker Faire Kyiv Returns This Weekend!
This weekend the largest maker festival in Ukraine, Maker Faire Kyiv, returns to the capital. The post Open For Curiosity: Maker Faire Kyiv Returns This Weekend! appeared first on Make: DIY Projects and Ideas for Makers......»»
A new space mission: Astrobotic eyes an expansion of its North Side headquarters
Astrobotic Technology's latest space-related venture won't take it far from home......»»
An earthquake with a preliminary 5.6 magnitude shakes Indonesia"s capital. No reports of casualties
A moderately strong earthquake late Sunday shook parts of Indonesia's main island of Java and the country's capital. There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries......»»
Investors Share Predictions for Artificial Intelligence in 2024 and Beyond
Entrepreneurs and venture capitalists shared predictions for the year ahead in artificial intelligence at the World Governments Summit in Dubai. Each year, the TIME100 Most Influential Companies list recognizes businesses making ext.....»»
"You can"t imagine the damage": Dam threatens historic Laos town
A short boat ride upstream from the ancient Laotian royal capital of Luang Prabang, a massive dam is under construction that critics say threatens the riverside town's allure and heritage status......»»
Natural pesticides gain ground in "agri-tox" capital Brazil
Inspecting a thriving green field, Brazilian farmer Adriano Cruvinel is beaming: Using a fraction of the chemical products he used to, he is growing even more soy, thanks to natural pesticides......»»
Permit.io raises $8 million to simplify app development
Permit.io announced it has raised $8 million in Series A funding, led by Scale Venture Partners, along with NFX, Verissimo Ventures, Roosh Ventures, Firestreak, 92712, and other existing investors, to ensure application developers never have to build.....»»
Bangkok says work from home as pollution blankets city
Bangkok city employees have been told to work from home to avoid harmful air pollution, as a layer of noxious haze blanketed the Thai capital on Thursday......»»
Sony, Honda joint venture to roll out three EVs before 2030, report says
Sony Honda Mobility will roll out an SUV in 2027 and a compact sometime in 2028 or later following a scheduled launch of a sedan in 2025, Nikkei reported......»»
Fluffy nuisance: Paris sends Invalides rabbits into exile
Tourists and Parisians have long been accustomed to the sight of wild rabbits frolicking around the lawns of the historic Invalides memorial complex, one of the French capital's great landmarks......»»
Nucleus Security raises $43 million to redefine how businesses manage their attack surface
Nucleus Security has announced it has secured $43 million in Series B funding led by Arthur Ventures and Lead Edge Capital. This milestone marks a significant leap forward in the company’s mission to redefine how enterprises manage risk exposur.....»»
Some Apple Vision Pro team members think we should wait for the 4th-gen model
Buying any first-gen Apple product has always been associated with a certain degree of bravery, whether that’s because of the inevitable bugs and shortcomings of any venture into a new product category, or because of the risk of buyer’s remorse w.....»»