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Why Lithuania is a hidden gem of Europe's startup ecosystem

Lithuania's high quality of life, entrepreneurial ecosystem, and collaborative mentality have led to a 'reverse brain drain' and significant growth in tech startups. [ more ]

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Eight best businesses to start in London

London offers ample entrepreneurial opportunities with a supportive environment and diverse market. [ more ]

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Enabling Entrepreneurs: Invest Qatar Launches Startup Qatar | Entrepreneur

Invest Qatar launched Startup Qatar, a platform for startups in Qatar.

Startup Qatar recorded 3,000 visits in just six days since its launch. [ more ]

TechCrunch

Plug In South LA helps build diverse startups in a traditionally underserved area | TechCrunch

Bringing higher-paying jobs to the community is a long-term goal

Plug In South LA aims to support Black and brown entrepreneurs in building tech startups [ more ]

TNW | Ecosystems

4 months ago

Belgian fund secures 4.8M first-close to boost local startups

Syndicate One has completed an initial €4.8mn close of its debut fund.

The group aims to boost Belgium-based tech startups with high potential.

Syndicate One plans to increase its team and involve more stakeholders in initiatives to strengthen Belgium's tech ecosystem. [ more ]

Alleywatch

The AlleyWatch April 2024 New York Venture Capital Funding Report

Focus on venture capital & early-stage funding in NY, excluding certain sectors. Utilize AlleyWatch for reaching tech-focused audience. [ more ]

Medium

Saudi Arabia Announces New $40B AI Fund

Saudi Arabia plans to establish a $40 billion AI fund to become a leading hub for artificial intelligence and technology innovation.

The initiative includes partnerships with venture capital firms and support for tech startups in AI, chip manufacturing, and data centers. [ more ]

Alleywatch

The Weekly Notable Startup Funding Report: 3/18/24

Notable startup funding rounds for the week totaling $757M

Startups like Sealed, Bear Robotics, and CarbonCapture securing significant funding [ more ]

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NYC startup

The AlleyWatch Startup Daily Funding Report: 2/20/2024

Oula Health raised $28M in Series B funding, making a total of $50.3M in reported equity funding.

Knock raised $12M in Series A funding, totaling $18M in reported equity funding. [ more ]

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3 weeks ago

Eric Schmidt-backed Augment, a GitHub Copilot rival, launches out of stealth with $252M | TechCrunch

AI tools are increasingly used by developers in the coding process, with predictions that a majority of developers will adopt coding assistants by 2028. [ more ]

Medium

U.S. Justice Department Targets AI Startup Fraud Ahead of IPOs

Crackdown on fraudulent activities by tech startups, specifically in the AI sector before going public.

Focus on addressing the 'fake it til you make it' culture in tech startups, targeting misleading investors about crucial aspects like customer reach and revenue. [ more ]

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First there were AI chatbots. Now AI assistants can order Ubers and book vacations

AI-powered devices like Rabbit R1 enhance daily tasks with real-world capabilities.

Startups are developing AI agents to complete tasks, signaling the next phase of generative AI technology. [ more ]

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2 weeks ago

Tensions Rise in Silicon Valley Over Sales of Start-Up Stocks

Sohail Prasad's Destiny Tech100 fund aimed to provide access to hot tech start-ups' shares, facing scrutiny and debate over private company stock market accessibility. [ more ]

Silicon Canals

Amsterdam-based startups that raised funding in March 2024; 7 of them are hiring right now

Amsterdam is the third-ranked startup ecosystem in Europe after London and Berlin.

Amsterdam has witnessed a significant surge in VC funding for startups, with a substantial amount of investment flowing in from foreign investors. [ more ]

Silicon Canals

7 promising Bristol tech startups you should know about in 2024

Bristol emerging as a prominent tech hub with significant investment growth

Key tech startups flourishing in Bristol like Vaarst and Immersive Labs [ more ]

TechRepublic

4 days ago

Top 10 Business Ideas for Beginners | TechRepublic

Leveraging AI prompt engineering for profitable tech startups is ideal for beginners as tech leaders plan to increase AI investments in 2024. [ more ]

TechCrunch

Instagram co-founders' AI-powered news app Artifact may not be shutting down after all | TechCrunch

Instagram co-founders' news app Artifact may not be shutting down as planned.

Artifact leveraged AI for personalized news discovery, sparking interest in AI-powered news reading. [ more ]

Medium

ODSC's AI Weekly Recap: Week of March 22nd

MIT researchers work on AI peripheral vision

Saudi Arabia invests $40 billion in AI fund

Nvidia introduces faster AI chip [ more ]

TechCrunch

Generative AI video startup Tavus raises $18M to bring face and voice cloning to any app | TechCrunch

Tavus secures $18 million in funding for generative AI technology used for creating personalized video campaigns.

Generative AI in the video space gaining traction with startups like Tavus catering to the demand. [ more ]

TNW | Deep-Tech

Mistral releases new 'top-tier' AI model, partners with Microsoft

Mistral launches new AI model Mistral Large with top-tier reasoning capabilities and multilingual proficiency.

Mistral forms a partnership with Microsoft, releasing AI models on Azure and introducing a multilingual conversational assistant named 'Le Chat'. [ more ]

The Economic Times

3 months ago

Leveraging AI and data analytics: Transforming governance through tech startups

New age social media can amplify citizen grievances.

AI and data analytics are driving a paradigm shift in local governance. [ more ]

WIRED

Data science

This AI Startup Wants You to Talk to Houses, Cars, and Factories

Archetype AI uses AI models to translate data from sensors into understandable information for humans in various settings.

The foundational model, Newton, is designed to process sensor data and provide insights using plain language, charts, and even code. [ more ]

TechCrunch

The UK threw a splashy event in New York this week to woo more American VCs TechCrunch | The UK threw a splashy event in New York to woo more American VCs

The UK celebrates its tech economy through a hologram display at Rise by Barclays.

UK tech startups raised significant venture capital funds, surpassing France and Germany combined. [ more ]

TechCrunch

VCs double down on fintech Coast, which aims to be the Brex for 'real-world' industries | TechCrunch VCs double down on fintech Coast, the 'Brex for real-world industries'

Coast is a four-year-old contender in the expense management space focusing on businesses with field personnel.

Coast has seen significant growth and secured new funding with existing and new investors backing the company. [ more ]

TechCrunch

Hurry! Only 72 hours left to pocket $1,000 in savings for Disrupt 2024 | TechCrunch

Save $1,000 by purchasing TechCrunch Disrupt passes before March 15 deadline

Apply to be one of the Startup Battlefield 200 at Disrupt 2024 [ more ]

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5 months ago

From Unicorns to Zombies: Tech Start-Ups Run Out of Time and Money

Many once-promising tech startups are now facing bankruptcy or shutdown due to a lack of funding and investor interest.

Venture capital firms are deciding which young companies are worth saving and urging others to shut down or sell. [ more ]

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