Why two startups are betting on debt instead of equity
When there’s a need for capital, not every startup goes the venture route. Boast.ai, a company that plugs into business systems and automatically finds them R&D tax breaks, announced Wednesday it has raised a $100 million credit facility from Breve.....»»
Current data on cycling behavior neglects equity-deserving groups, study suggests
The limitations of Statistics Canada's cycling data are having a real-world impact on women and marginalized people participating in cycling, a new study finds. The study, "What Gets Counted Counts: Equity as a Lens to Rethink the Categorization of C.....»»
Protect AI raises $35 million to help organizations build safer AI
Protect AI has closed a $35 million Series A round of funding led by Evolution Equity Partners with participation from Salesforce Ventures and existing investors Acrew Capital, boldstart ventures, Knollwood Capital and Pelion Ventures. To date, the c.....»»
JLR sees U.S. as key to success for reborn Jaguar brand
JLR CEO Adrian Mardell plans to target U.S. millionaires with the reinvented Jaguar brand but admits 'there is a lot of work to do to build brand equity.'.....»»
T-Mobile is wiping the debt for some Sprint customers
It appears that for some lucky former Sprint customers, T-Mobile is wiping out any debt you may owe the former carrier. When T-Mobile merged with Sprint, they of course inherited Sprint’s customers as well. Like all carriers, there were.....»»
Analysts: Carvana future still up in the air
Online used-vehicle retailer Carvana announced better-than-expected second- quarter results and a new debt restructuring deal on Wednesday, July 19. Analysts lauded the improved results and the flexibility afforded by the deal. But those same analyst.....»»
Netcraft raises over $100 million to drive growth and expand globally
Netcraft secures first funding with over $100 million from Spectrum Equity and names technology executive Ryan Woodley as new CEO. Ryan Woodley has decades of experience leading growth-oriented technology companies and an established track record of.....»»
Twitter loses half its ad revenue, still weighed down by debt
Twitter hasn't become cash flow positive yet, Elon Musk has confirmed, with a "heavy debt load" and advertising revenue dropping to half its usual amount not helping matters for the billionaire.Elon MuskIn March, Musk offered a prediction that Twitte.....»»
Twitter loses nearly half advertising revenue since Elon Musk takeover
Elon Musk confirms the firm has a heavy debt load and income in June was not what had been expected......»»
The good advice that could lift people out of poverty
Providing access to housing, debt, and benefit advice within food banks could help lift people out of poverty—according to a University of East Anglia study......»»
Study finds car loan identity fraud grew in 2022
'Zombie debt' and other fraudulent attempts to manipulate credit report trade lines for customers seeking auto loans grew in 2022, fraud prevention provider Point Predictive said in its 2023 Auto Lending Fraud Trends Report......»»
Nominate those who drive industry diversity
Notable Champions of Diversity program will recognize those who have made significant efforts to promote diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace and their community during the last several years......»»
Sentiment rises with debt ceiling resolution and slowing inflation, find surveys
Consumer sentiment lifted 9% in June, reaching its highest level in four months, a sign of greater optimism as inflation eased and policymakers resolved the debt ceiling crisis......»»
Study breaks down science of sports betting
It's a dilemma that many a regular bettor probably faces often—deciding when to place a sports bet. In a study entitled, "A statistical theory of optimal decision-making in sports betting," Jacek Dmochowski, Associate Professor in the Grove School.....»»
New study finds investing in nature improves equity, boosts economy
A new study shows that current trends in environmental degradation will lead to large economic losses in the coming decades, hitting the poorest countries hardest. But there is hope: investing in nature can turn those losses into gains......»»
Climate finance summit wraps up eyeing bigger progress
A global summit seeking to overhaul the international financial system wraps up Friday after taking small steps towards easing the debt burden of developing nations weighed down by climate and economic crises......»»
Equity in computer science impossible without review of curriculum, say researchers
England's girls and other underrepresented groups are at risk of being failed by the current computing curriculum, which excludes their interests, according to new research published recently......»»
EV startups collaborated with Foxconn to accelerate production. The wait continues.
Foxconn was supposed to help EV startups such as Lordstown Motors, Fisker and Monarch Tractor get to production faster. Commercial scale is still out of reach......»»
Paris summit to push for global debt and climate reform
World leaders will gather in Paris this week with ambitions to reimagine global financing for a new era shaped by climate change, as a cascade of crises swamps debt-burdened countries......»»
When is migration successful adaptation to climate change?
A new study by an international team from Africa, Asia and Europe has put forward three criteria for evaluating the success of migration as adaptation in the face of climate change: well-being, equity and sustainability......»»
Stellantis Ventures invests in tech, sustainability startups
Stellantis Ventures announced Thursday the 10 startups it plans to invest in. They include AI dash cam developer Nauto and off-road trail guide company Trails Offroad as well as other sustainability and technology focused startups. The fund is also i.....»»