The SPAC trash ticker is counting down
Hello and welcome back to Equity, TechCrunch’s venture capital-focused podcast, where we unpack the numbers behind the headlines. This week had the whole crew aboard to record: Grace and Chris making us sound good, Danny to provide levity, Natasha.....»»
What private tech companies should consider before going public via a SPAC
Despite recent scrutiny of SPACs, private tech companies considering a sale or other financing should consider the option of a SPAC transaction. But they need to understand the implications. Drew N. Goodwin Contributor.....»»
The SPAC boom isn’t just here to stay, it’s changing consumer tech
The SPAC route is a match made in heaven for consumer tech companies: SPACs put more of a focus on the management team and the vision than traditional IPOs, which is a boon for such firms. Mike Murphy Contributor.....»»
3D-printing marketplace Shapeways set for SPAC
Shapeways this morning confirmed earlier reports that it has entered into a deal to go public via SPAC. The model, which has become increasingly popular among tech companies in the past year, has already been taken up by a number of fellow 3D-printin.....»»
3D printing marketplace Shapeways set for SPAC
Shapeways this morning confirmed earlier reports that it has entered into a deal to go public via SPAC. The model, which has become increasingly popular among tech companies in the past year, has already been taking up by a number of fellow 3D printi.....»»
New York City"s trash dilemmas—and opportunities
Steven Cohen has been working to improve waste management both at the federal and local level for over 40 years......»»
Counting flying foxes by using drones equipped with thermal cameras
Scientists from Western Sydney University and the Taronga Conservation Society have published a new method in the journal Remote Sensing In Ecology and Conservation for detecting and counting flying-foxes in tree canopies by using thermal camera-equi.....»»
Two investors weigh in: Is your SPAC just a PIPE dream?
SPACs have been around for decades, but they took the 2020 IPO market by storm. For some context: 2020 had more than 248 SPACs — more than the sum of the SPACs in the previous decade. Hope Cochran Contributor.....»»
PicPay, the Brazilian mobile payments platform, files for an IPO on Nasdaq
Brazilian mobile payments app PicPay filed an F-1 with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for an IPO valued at up to $100 million on Wednesday. The company plans to list on the Nasdaq under the ticker symbol PICS. PicPay operates largely as.....»»
Squarespace files for a direct listing on the NYSE
Today Squarespace, a well-known software-and-hosting provider for SMB websites, released its S-1 filing. The company is pursuing a direct listing on the New York Stock Exchange, or NYSE. It will trade under the ticker symbol “SQSP.” The c.....»»
Do you need a SPAC therapist?
Hello and welcome back to Equity, TechCrunch’s venture capital-focused podcast, where we unpack the numbers behind the headlines. Natasha and Danny and Alex and Grace were all here to chat through the week’s biggest tech happenings. It was.....»»
Ledyard Financial Group Named One of the Top 25 Bank Boards for Women
HANOVER, N.H.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Ledyard Financial Group (Ticker Symbol: LFGP), the holding company for Ledyard National Bank, is pleased to announce that it has been named as one of the top twenty-five bank boards for women, by Bank Directo.....»»
Space Junk Removal Is Not Going Smoothly
Despite promising technology demonstrations, there is no one-size-fits-all solution for the growing problem of taking out the orbital trash -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com.....»»
5 questions about Grab’s epic SPAC investor deck
Grab is going public via a SPAC, so let's talk through key points from the investor deck — we'll discuss growth, segment profitability, aggregate costs and COVID-19. As expected, Southeast Asian super-app Grab is going public via a SPAC,.....»»
Video: How to clear Earth"s orbit of space debris
On 20 April 2021, ESA will host the 8th European Conference on Space Debris from Darmstadt, in Germany. Scientists, engineers, industry experts and policy makers will spend the virtual four-day conference discussing the latest issues surrounding spac.....»»
Counting single photons at unprecedented rates
In high-end 21st century communications, information travels in the form of a stream of light pulses typically traveling through fiber optic cables. Each pulse can be as faint as a single photon, the smallest possible unit (quantum) of light. The spe.....»»
Grab to go public in the US following $40 billion SPAC deal
Ride-hailing and delivery company Grab has announced plans to go public in the U.S. Based in Singapore, the company has evolved from a ride-hailing app to a Southeast Asian super app that offers several consumer services, including food delivery, fin.....»»
IonQ now supports IBM’s Qiskit quantum development kit
IonQ, the trapped ion quantum computing company that recently went public via a SPAC, today announced that it is integrating its quantum computing platform with the open-source Qiskit software development kit. This means Qiskit users can now bring th.....»»
The Station: The biggest SPAC ever and reading the micromobility permit tea leaves
The Station is a weekly newsletter dedicated to all things transportation. Sign up here — just click The Station — to receive it every weekend in your inbox. Hi there, new and returning readers. This is The Station, a weekly newsletter dedicated.....»»
In Europe, Backlash Heats Up Over Garbage Incinerators
Trash-burning facilities once seemed like a useful way to minimize pollution and generate power. But the EU is withdrawing support over emissions concerns......»»
Amazon defeats warehouse union push, RWDSU challenges results
Efforts to unionize Amazon’s Bessemer, Alabama warehouse were defeated by a wide margin in the second day of vote counting. More than half of the 3,215 votes cast broke in in factor of the retailer. The Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union,.....»»