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Amsterdam-based Amberscript's CEO Peter-Paul de Leeuw steps down

Peter-Paul de Leeuw steps down as CEO of Amberscript, reflecting on achievements and future aspirations for the company and himself.
#venture-capital

Exclusive: MaC VC raises $150 million for its third fund in four years

MaC Venture Capital emphasizes relentless deal flow management and long-term vision among its founders to succeed in the venture capital landscape.

ElevenLabs, maker of AI voice tools, sparks widespread VC interest

ElevenLabs is rapidly growing, attracting substantial venture capital interest and increasing its market valuation to potentially $3 billion due to significant revenue growth.

I grew my business with no outside funding. Bootstrappers have an advantage over VC-backed startups-especially now

VC funding can lead to startups prioritizing funding over product quality, resulting in failure.

Salesforce's silly deal dies, Rubrik's IPO, and venture capital in space | TechCrunch

Tech earnings, EV competition, venture capital trends, impact of bitcoin halving and startup growth were discussed in a busy episode.

Japan's SmartHR raises $140M Series E as strong demand for HR tech boosts its ARR to $100M | TechCrunch

SmartHR raised $140 million in funding, showing continued investor interest in HR tech for efficient staff management.

Exclusive: MaC VC raises $150 million for its third fund in four years

MaC Venture Capital emphasizes relentless deal flow management and long-term vision among its founders to succeed in the venture capital landscape.

ElevenLabs, maker of AI voice tools, sparks widespread VC interest

ElevenLabs is rapidly growing, attracting substantial venture capital interest and increasing its market valuation to potentially $3 billion due to significant revenue growth.

I grew my business with no outside funding. Bootstrappers have an advantage over VC-backed startups-especially now

VC funding can lead to startups prioritizing funding over product quality, resulting in failure.

Salesforce's silly deal dies, Rubrik's IPO, and venture capital in space | TechCrunch

Tech earnings, EV competition, venture capital trends, impact of bitcoin halving and startup growth were discussed in a busy episode.

Japan's SmartHR raises $140M Series E as strong demand for HR tech boosts its ARR to $100M | TechCrunch

SmartHR raised $140 million in funding, showing continued investor interest in HR tech for efficient staff management.
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#cloud-security

Wiz CEO and Co-Founder Assaf Rappaport: From Zero-Day to Hero | TechCrunch

Wiz is a rapidly growing cloud security startup that recently secured $1 billion in funding.

Wiz CEO Assaf Rappapport is coming to Disrupt 2024 | TechCrunch

Wiz, a cloud security startup, refused a $23 billion acquisition by Google, highlighting its confidence and growing prominence in cybersecurity.

Wiz CEO and Co-Founder Assaf Rappaport: From Zero-Day to Hero | TechCrunch

Wiz is a rapidly growing cloud security startup that recently secured $1 billion in funding.

Wiz CEO Assaf Rappapport is coming to Disrupt 2024 | TechCrunch

Wiz, a cloud security startup, refused a $23 billion acquisition by Google, highlighting its confidence and growing prominence in cybersecurity.
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Artificial intelligence

Read AI raises $50M to integrate its bot with Slack, email, and more | TechCrunch

Read AI is leveraging recent growth momentum to enhance its AI copilot product with integrations across multiple enterprise tools.

AI notetaker Fathom raises $17M | TechCrunch

Fathom experiences significant growth in revenue and usage due to its focus on AI-driven transcription and notetaking solutions.

London-based credit card fintech Yonder raises 27.8M; plans to increase its headcount - Silicon Canals

Yonder raised £23.4M to enhance its rewards credit card offerings, focusing on travel benefits for young consumers.

Willo, a recruitment tech startup, just raised funding from Mimecast's former CEO using this 19-slide pitch deck

Willo raised $2.4 million to expand its recruitment technology and enhance its video interview platform.
The company aims to grow its U.S. presence and increase staff count.
Willo has successfully conducted video interviews for candidates, hiring over 633,000 people globally.

Indian E-Commerce Unicorn Zepto Raises $360 Million, Bumping Valuation To $5 Billion

Zepto raised $360 million, reaching a $5 billion valuation, marking significant growth in India's quick commerce sector.

Beehiiv attracts $32M to make its newsletter publishing platform more sticky | TechCrunch

Newsletters remain a powerful communication tool, as demonstrated by beehiiv's successful funding and growth in the newsletter space.

Read AI raises $50M to integrate its bot with Slack, email, and more | TechCrunch

Read AI is leveraging recent growth momentum to enhance its AI copilot product with integrations across multiple enterprise tools.

AI notetaker Fathom raises $17M | TechCrunch

Fathom experiences significant growth in revenue and usage due to its focus on AI-driven transcription and notetaking solutions.

London-based credit card fintech Yonder raises 27.8M; plans to increase its headcount - Silicon Canals

Yonder raised £23.4M to enhance its rewards credit card offerings, focusing on travel benefits for young consumers.

Willo, a recruitment tech startup, just raised funding from Mimecast's former CEO using this 19-slide pitch deck

Willo raised $2.4 million to expand its recruitment technology and enhance its video interview platform.
The company aims to grow its U.S. presence and increase staff count.
Willo has successfully conducted video interviews for candidates, hiring over 633,000 people globally.

Indian E-Commerce Unicorn Zepto Raises $360 Million, Bumping Valuation To $5 Billion

Zepto raised $360 million, reaching a $5 billion valuation, marking significant growth in India's quick commerce sector.

Beehiiv attracts $32M to make its newsletter publishing platform more sticky | TechCrunch

Newsletters remain a powerful communication tool, as demonstrated by beehiiv's successful funding and growth in the newsletter space.
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UK digital 'end-of-life' services startup Farewill acquired for $16.8M | TechCrunch

Dignity acquired Farewill to enhance its digital presence in the growing $190 billion death care market.
#marketing-strategies

7 Marketing Strategies to Help Your Startup Grow and Scale | Entrepreneur

Use the scientific method to refine marketing strategies for startup success.

Startups seek to make a splash on a budget with product collabs & giveaways

Product collaborations are an affordable way for brands to capture new customers and gain exposure through partnerships with like-minded startups.

7 Marketing Strategies to Help Your Startup Grow and Scale | Entrepreneur

Use the scientific method to refine marketing strategies for startup success.

Startups seek to make a splash on a budget with product collabs & giveaways

Product collaborations are an affordable way for brands to capture new customers and gain exposure through partnerships with like-minded startups.
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#entrepreneurship

Why Founders Need to Focus More on Sales and Marketing

Sales is fundamental for early-stage founders and impacts overall growth.
Founders often struggle with integrating effective sales strategies.

7 Ways to Scale a Startup Into a Billion-Dollar Business | Entrepreneur

To build a billion-dollar startup, clearly define the problem you're solving and ensure operational excellence to create and maintain value.

How to Successfully Make the Leap From Founder to CEO | Entrepreneur

Successful founder-CEOs must transition from control to adaptability for growth.
Bootstrapping allows founders to develop essential CEO qualities without the pressures of rapid scaling.

4 Growth Hacks That Helped My Startup Increase Revenue And Profitability | Entrepreneur

Building a strong mentor network is crucial for startups aiming for growth and efficiency.
Systematizing offerings is necessary for sustainable growth, whether planning to scale or not.

One week left: Apply to TC Disrupt Startup Battlefield 200 | TechCrunch

Startup Battlefield 200 applications close in 7 days - June 10 at 11:59 p.m. PDT.

Why Founders Need to Focus More on Sales and Marketing

Sales is fundamental for early-stage founders and impacts overall growth.
Founders often struggle with integrating effective sales strategies.

7 Ways to Scale a Startup Into a Billion-Dollar Business | Entrepreneur

To build a billion-dollar startup, clearly define the problem you're solving and ensure operational excellence to create and maintain value.

How to Successfully Make the Leap From Founder to CEO | Entrepreneur

Successful founder-CEOs must transition from control to adaptability for growth.
Bootstrapping allows founders to develop essential CEO qualities without the pressures of rapid scaling.

4 Growth Hacks That Helped My Startup Increase Revenue And Profitability | Entrepreneur

Building a strong mentor network is crucial for startups aiming for growth and efficiency.
Systematizing offerings is necessary for sustainable growth, whether planning to scale or not.

One week left: Apply to TC Disrupt Startup Battlefield 200 | TechCrunch

Startup Battlefield 200 applications close in 7 days - June 10 at 11:59 p.m. PDT.
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#tech-industry

How These Founders Almost Killed Their $12 Billion Business | Entrepreneur

Rapid scaling can lead to operational challenges and customer dissatisfaction.
Investors' support can enable aggressive growth strategies in tech startups.
Faire exemplifies the pitfalls of the 'growth at all costs' mentality.

M&A activity heats up with Wiz, Graphcore, etc. | TechCrunch

Google is in advanced talks to buy Wiz, a cloud security startup, for $23 billion, despite the potential risks involved.

How These Founders Almost Killed Their $12 Billion Business | Entrepreneur

Rapid scaling can lead to operational challenges and customer dissatisfaction.
Investors' support can enable aggressive growth strategies in tech startups.
Faire exemplifies the pitfalls of the 'growth at all costs' mentality.

M&A activity heats up with Wiz, Graphcore, etc. | TechCrunch

Google is in advanced talks to buy Wiz, a cloud security startup, for $23 billion, despite the potential risks involved.
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#electric-vehicles

Thor and Harbinger Motors' new hybrid RV will let you spend more time at the campsite | TechCrunch

Legacy automakers face dilemmas in transitioning to electric, while hybrid options are gaining traction, creating unique opportunities for startups like Harbinger Motors.

EV warranty startup Amber launches a remote diagnostic service for Teslas | TechCrunch

Amber's nationwide expansion illustrates rapid growth in the EV warranty sector bolstered by strategic partnerships and investment.

Thor and Harbinger Motors' new hybrid RV will let you spend more time at the campsite | TechCrunch

Legacy automakers face dilemmas in transitioning to electric, while hybrid options are gaining traction, creating unique opportunities for startups like Harbinger Motors.

EV warranty startup Amber launches a remote diagnostic service for Teslas | TechCrunch

Amber's nationwide expansion illustrates rapid growth in the EV warranty sector bolstered by strategic partnerships and investment.
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Why Scaling Too Fast Can Sink Your Startup | Entrepreneur

Scaling too quickly is a primary reason for startups' failures, emphasizing the need for sustainable growth.

Health insurance unicorn Alan bags 173M at 4B valuation

Alan has raised €173M in a Series F funding round, achieving a valuation of €4B and aiming for profitability by 2026.

Invest-NL to secure extended funding - Silicon Canals

Invest-NL secures funds until 2029 to enhance startup growth and strengthen economic protection.

Dave and Varo Bank execs are coming to TechCrunch Disrupt 2024 | TechCrunch

Neobanks like Dave and Varo are thriving despite challenges, showcasing significant growth in customers and revenue.

Forget founder mode. All of Elon Musk's companies need manager mode

SpaceX illustrates the effectiveness of founder mode in achieving success, contrasting with manager mode's potential to dilute vision.
#tech-events

Event of the month: 5 reasons to visit TechEx 2024 as a European startup founder. - Silicon Canals

TechEx Europe 2024 offers vital networking, learning, and growth opportunities for European startup founders in the tech industry.

Introducing the ScaleUp Startups Program at Disrupt 2024 for Series A to B startups | TechCrunch

Access to 10,000 tech leaders and investors without hefty fees
Chance to showcase company, network, and gain visibility

Event of the month: 5 reasons to visit TechEx 2024 as a European startup founder. - Silicon Canals

TechEx Europe 2024 offers vital networking, learning, and growth opportunities for European startup founders in the tech industry.

Introducing the ScaleUp Startups Program at Disrupt 2024 for Series A to B startups | TechCrunch

Access to 10,000 tech leaders and investors without hefty fees
Chance to showcase company, network, and gain visibility
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nOps lands $30M to optimize AWS customers' cloud spend | TechCrunch

Undercutting rivals on price and leveraging connections can help companies gain traction in competitive markets.
nOps has rapidly grown by focusing exclusively on AWS customers and providing cloud cost optimization solutions.

How to build sustainable growth in seasonal industries

Seasonal startups must ensure year-round customer engagement despite limited operational periods.

Pylon lands $17M investment to build a full service B2B customer service platform | TechCrunch

Pylon's evolution shows the need for integrated customer communication tools in the B2B market to better serve enterprise needs.
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Rippling's Parker Conrad says founders should 'go all the way to the ground' to run their companies | TechCrunch

Rippling's CEO, Parker Conrad, engages in daily operations to ensure product efficacy and maintain a strong feedback loop.

Calls for lighter visa restrictions mount as UK tech faces talent shortfall

UK tech companies urge Labour government to reconsider stricter visa rules affecting recruitment and startup growth.

Could TikTok breed the next generation of startups?

TikTok Shop is a platform where startups like Canvas Beauty can sell products directly to customers through shoppable livestream videos, with significant success and revenue potential.

Mechanical Orchard, led by ex-Pivotal CEO, scores $50 million round led by Alphabet's GV | TechCrunch

Digital transformation efforts can be risky, with companies not fully realizing expected revenue uplift and cost savings.

Legal tech, VC brawls and saying no to big offers | TechCrunch

Wiz declined Google's $23 billion offer, focusing on independent growth to reach $1 billion in ARR by 2025.
Cohere raised $500 million at a $5.5 billion valuation, showing strong revenue growth attracting investors despite a 157 times ARR valuation.

Startups Will Succeed Once They Quit Chasing This Vanity Metric | Entrepreneur

Focusing on individual impact metrics over total amounts is essential to showcase platform value.

QCon London: A Tale of Team Topologies

Adapt team topologies to meet growth demands and changing priorities at startups for scalability.

Council Post: Four Ways Startups Can Scale Limited Marketing Resources

Growing a startup with limited budget and resources requires strategic alignment with business goals and leveraging expertise effectively.

Rethinking fit, growth and go-to-market for the modern startup | MarTech

The traditional concept of product-market fit may not be sufficient for modern startups' growth.
A modern go-to-market maturity model, like the 3 Ps, can help align core revenue team efforts in today's environment.
#investment

Despite recent successes, IPO market still won't fully open until 2025 | TechCrunch

Recent IPO successes may not lead to a flood of tech IPOs this year.

Here are 7 promising Glasgow tech startups that you should know about in 2024

Glasgow's tech ecosystem enterprise value increased by 89% since 2018 to £3.4B in 2023.
Tech startups in Glasgow are expected to surpass previous growth and innovation in 2024.

Despite recent successes, IPO market still won't fully open until 2025 | TechCrunch

Recent IPO successes may not lead to a flood of tech IPOs this year.

Here are 7 promising Glasgow tech startups that you should know about in 2024

Glasgow's tech ecosystem enterprise value increased by 89% since 2018 to £3.4B in 2023.
Tech startups in Glasgow are expected to surpass previous growth and innovation in 2024.
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When a startup is better off saying no to revenue | TechCrunch

Generating revenue early is crucial for startups to demonstrate growth and attract investor funding.

Watch: Why Perplexity AI could be worth up to $3B

Perplexity AI raised $62.7 million at a $1 billion valuation but might face competition from larger fundraising rounds up to $250 million.

Job Vacancy: Founders Associate (m/f/x) // Lumaly | Operations & Support Jobs | Berlin Startup Jobs

Lumaly aims to scale from 500k to 2.5m users in 2024.
Looking for a multi-talented individual with a mix of skills for a hands-on role with varied tasks.

Just 4 days left to cash in on early-bird savings to TC Early Stage 2024 | TechCrunch

Early-bird savings deadline approaching
Insightful sessions on startup growth and fundraising

What Sets Successful Startup Accelerators Apart

Accelerators provide mentorship, education, and resources in exchange for equity, contributing to higher funding and survival rates for startups.
Key strategies for accelerator effectiveness include compressed advice, friendly rivalry, and structured developmental activities for balanced learning and execution.

10 Effective Growth Marketing Strategies for Your Startup | Entrepreneur

Content marketing is vital for startup growth and establishing brand authority.
SEO optimization drives sustainable traffic and improves website visibility.
Utilizing social media advertising tools effectively can target specific audiences for startup growth.

Tribe AI raised venture capital to keep up with demand after six years of bootstrapping | TechCrunch

Tribe AI experienced a surge in demand post-ChatGPT release, highlighting the growing significance of AI strategies for companies.

Highlights from the PowerUp Ukraine 2024 Conference - Silicon Canals

PowerUp Ukraine conference aimed to boost Ukrainian tech ecosystem through international investment.
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