These three investors think founders need some TLC (Collective funds)
Venture capital is a networks business — from networks of founders to the web of investors and angels and gossamer threads of potential customers, talent and service providers. The density of those networks determines success: Find just the right p.....»»
SEC’s X account hacked to post fake news of Bitcoin ETF approval
Someone has hijacked the X (formerly Twitter) account of the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), and posted an announcement saying the agency has decided to allow the listing of Bitcoin ETFs (exchange-traded funds) on registered national sec.....»»
anecdotes raises $25 million to introduce new data-driven innovations to the GRC landscape
anecdotes announced that it has closed $25 million in a Series B round of funding, elevating the total capital raised to $55 million. Notably, Vertex and DTCP have joined as new investors, underscoring their belief in anecdotes’ unique enterpri.....»»
Ming-Chi Kuo: Investors should be cautious about Apple Vision Pro launch hype
TF Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo is cautioning investors about the hype surrounding the Apple Vision Pro launch, saying that if the headset doesn't sell out at first, it may be a longer road to success than anticipated.Apple Vision Pro at Apple Par.....»»
Cybercriminals set their sights on crypto markets
The cryptocurrency market has grown significantly, attracting both enthusiasts and investors. However, the rise of cryptocurrencies has also brought forth an unprecedented need for cybersecurity measures. Cybersecurity in the context of cryptocurrenc.....»»
Big Tech is spending more than VC firms on AI startups
Microsoft, Google, and Amazon haved crowded out traditional Silicon Valley investors. Enlarge / A string of deals by Microsoft, Google and Amazon amounted to two-thirds of the $27 billion raised by fledgling AI companies in 2023.....»»
Watch sand defy gravity and flow uphill thanks to “negative friction”
Applying magnetic forces to single iron oxide-coated particles spurs strange collective motion. There's rarely time to write about every cool science-y story that comes our way. So this year, we're once again running a special Twe.....»»
More than 7,000 dealers registered to offer point-of-sale EV tax credits next year
Dealers must be registered via IRS Energy Credits Online for their customers to claim or transfer federal tax credits and use those funds as a down payment......»»
Scanner data can help New York state farmers boost market sales
Julie and Steve Rockcastle, founders of Green Heron Growers in New York's Cattaraugus County, are always trying to figure out what works and what doesn't when it comes to selling their grass-fed beef at farmers markets. So after a Cornell study showe.....»»
Electronic pathways may enhance collective atomic vibrations" magnetism
Materials with enhanced thermal conductivity are critical for the development of advanced devices to support applications in communications, clean energy and aerospace. But in order to engineer materials with this property, scientists need to underst.....»»
Two automotive technology-focused venture capital firms raising money for new funds
A venture capital investment downturn in recent months has brought startup valuations back to earth, adding value for investors who commit......»»
Adobe faces big fines from FTC over difficult subscription cancellation
Adobe could face hefty fines related to its overly difficult and costly subscription cancellation practices due to an ongoing Federal Trade Commission Probe.AdobeOn its quarterly financial call, Adobe told investors it has been cooperating with FTC s.....»»
Tesla shipments blocked by Norwegian workers as labor dispute spreads
Norway's largest private sector labor union will block transit shipments of Tesla cars meant for the Swedish market as one of Denmark's largest pension funds sell its holdings in Tesla over the EV maker's refusal to enter into agreements with Swedish.....»»
China says Biden plan to shut it out of U.S. battery supply chain violates WTO rules
The plans will make investors in the U.S. EV supply chain ineligible for tax credits should they use more than a trace amount of critical materials from China, or other countries deemed a "Foreign Entity of Concern.".....»»
Former Coyle Chevrolet manager accused of embezzling more than $200,000
Former Coyle Automotive Group manager Jon Blakely was arrested Dec. 1 on suspicion of embezzling more than $200,000 in company funds from Clarksville, Ind., car dealership Coyle Chevrolet-Buick-GMC, the Indiana State Police said......»»
iPhone assembler Foxconn expects strong sales for the holiday quarter
iPhone assembler Foxconn had already predicted “significant growth” during the holiday quarter, but now says that October and November have been even stronger than expected. The company told investors that its November revenue hit T$650 billio.....»»
Getting climate funds to conflict zones—a case for working with armed groups and local communities
Conflict-ridden and fragile countries are among the most vulnerable to climate change and least prepared to deal with it. They are largely excluded from climate adaptation programs and funding......»»
Growing pains sting Luminar Technologies amid driver-assist skepticism
Lidar company's success hinges on boosting its production volume amid investors' tapering enthusiasm for driver-assist tools......»»
Clean energy innovation or illusion? JETP climate funds
They were billed as an ingenious new way of helping developing countries ditch planet-polluting coal, promising an injection of billions from wealthy governments looking for new ways to tackle carbon emissions......»»
Maximizing cybersecurity on a budget
A cybersecurity budget is an allocation of resources, both financial and otherwise, dedicated to protecting an organization’s digital assets from cyber threats. This includes funds for security software, hardware, training, and personnel. A wel.....»»
"Sea firefly" ostracods demonstrate collective synchrony with bioluminescent mating signals
A team of evolutionary biologists and limnologists affiliated with multiple institutions in the U.S. has described the synchronous bioluminescent signals they observed being produced by a type of marine ostracod (Crustacea; Luxorina). In their paper.....»»