Rotterdam's Engyon raises 1M for audit automation software
Engyon is revolutionizing audit practices with its automation platform for sustainability reports, improving efficiency and addressing compliance challenges.
Meet the power players at Elon Musk's xAI, the startup taking on OpenAI with its Grok chatbot
Elon Musk's xAI has rapidly grown to a $50 billion valuation and attracted top talent in AI development.
Scott Dylan's NexaTech Ventures: 100m Fuel for the Next Tech Revolution?
NexaTech Ventures, led by Scott Dylan, launches a £100M fund to support AI and tech startups, addressing capital access challenges.
AI startups are snatching up San Francisco real estate as Gen Z craves office life
Growing demand for in-person office culture among young tech professionals signals a shift from remote work fatigue.
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.
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.
Meet the power players at Elon Musk's xAI, the startup taking on OpenAI with its Grok chatbot
Elon Musk's xAI has rapidly grown to a $50 billion valuation and attracted top talent in AI development.
Scott Dylan's NexaTech Ventures: 100m Fuel for the Next Tech Revolution?
NexaTech Ventures, led by Scott Dylan, launches a £100M fund to support AI and tech startups, addressing capital access challenges.
AI startups are snatching up San Francisco real estate as Gen Z craves office life
Growing demand for in-person office culture among young tech professionals signals a shift from remote work fatigue.
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.
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.
Five Eyes tell tech startups to take infosec seriously
Five Eyes nations are enhancing security guidance for tech startups to address threats like Chinese IP theft by outlining key principles and resources.
British university spinoff Mindgard protects companies from AI threats | TechCrunch
Companies face a dilemma with AI adoption: potential productivity gains versus exposure to significant risks.
New security startups like Mindgard focus on addressing AI-specific cybersecurity threats.
Prequel is building a community-driven approach to finding software bugs | TechCrunch
Cybersecurity approach is community-driven, promoting shared knowledge to identify and solve vulnerabilities.
Prequel aims to create a collaborative database of software failure patterns to enhance reliability.
Five Eyes tell tech startups to take infosec seriously
Five Eyes nations are enhancing security guidance for tech startups to address threats like Chinese IP theft by outlining key principles and resources.
British university spinoff Mindgard protects companies from AI threats | TechCrunch
Companies face a dilemma with AI adoption: potential productivity gains versus exposure to significant risks.
New security startups like Mindgard focus on addressing AI-specific cybersecurity threats.
Prequel is building a community-driven approach to finding software bugs | TechCrunch
Cybersecurity approach is community-driven, promoting shared knowledge to identify and solve vulnerabilities.
Prequel aims to create a collaborative database of software failure patterns to enhance reliability.
Exclusive: Benchmark, Index, others are in a wild unsolicited bidding was over Anysphere, maker of Cursor
Cursor's rapid revenue growth highlights its popularity in AI-powered coding assistance.
Anysphere's valuation milestones indicate significant investor confidence and interest in AI assistance technology.
E.U. Partners With Venture Capital Firms to Boost Tech Investment
E.U. launches Trusted Investors Network to co-invest in innovative tech, aiming to foster high-potential companies struggling for funding in Europe.
Fal.ai, which hosts media-generating AI models, raises $23M from a16z and others | TechCrunch
Fal.ai raised $23 million for its platform providing AI-generated audio, video, and images, indicating strong investor confidence in generative media technology.
Bezos backs AI chipmaker vying with Nvidia at $2.6 billion value
Jeff Bezos and Samsung invest $700 million in Tenstorrent, valuing the AI chip startup at $2.6 billion to compete with Nvidia.
Federal prosecutors have charged another Forbes 30 Under 30 alum with fraud | TechCrunch
Joanna Smith-Griffin faces serious charges of fraud, potentially leading to a lengthy prison sentence, reflecting a concerning trend in startup practices.
Database startup Neon nabs a Microsoft investment | TechCrunch
Big tech companies like Microsoft are heavily investing in database technology startups like Neon to strengthen relationships and expand capabilities.
Exclusive: Benchmark, Index, others are in a wild unsolicited bidding was over Anysphere, maker of Cursor
Cursor's rapid revenue growth highlights its popularity in AI-powered coding assistance.
Anysphere's valuation milestones indicate significant investor confidence and interest in AI assistance technology.
E.U. Partners With Venture Capital Firms to Boost Tech Investment
E.U. launches Trusted Investors Network to co-invest in innovative tech, aiming to foster high-potential companies struggling for funding in Europe.
Fal.ai, which hosts media-generating AI models, raises $23M from a16z and others | TechCrunch
Fal.ai raised $23 million for its platform providing AI-generated audio, video, and images, indicating strong investor confidence in generative media technology.
Bezos backs AI chipmaker vying with Nvidia at $2.6 billion value
Jeff Bezos and Samsung invest $700 million in Tenstorrent, valuing the AI chip startup at $2.6 billion to compete with Nvidia.
Federal prosecutors have charged another Forbes 30 Under 30 alum with fraud | TechCrunch
Joanna Smith-Griffin faces serious charges of fraud, potentially leading to a lengthy prison sentence, reflecting a concerning trend in startup practices.
Database startup Neon nabs a Microsoft investment | TechCrunch
Big tech companies like Microsoft are heavily investing in database technology startups like Neon to strengthen relationships and expand capabilities.
Recognizing the right moment to monetize a product is crucial for tech startups aiming for long-term success.
Galvanize 100k+ Startups with HackerNoon Startups of the Year Awards | HackerNoon
The HackerNoon Startups of the Year 2024 campaign offers extensive advertising options for targeting tech startups across various regions and industries.
ChatGPT Isn't Essential Enough Yet to Have Ads
Recognizing the right moment to monetize a product is crucial for tech startups aiming for long-term success.
Galvanize 100k+ Startups with HackerNoon Startups of the Year Awards | HackerNoon
The HackerNoon Startups of the Year 2024 campaign offers extensive advertising options for targeting tech startups across various regions and industries.
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.
Eight best businesses to start in London
London offers ample entrepreneurial opportunities with a supportive environment and diverse market.
Decoding Entrepreneurial DNA: Sparsh Mehta on Ambition, Angel Investing, and Mentorship | HackerNoon
Investors play a crucial role in helping young startups succeed in a rapidly evolving economic landscape.
Invest Qatar launched Startup Qatar, a platform for startups in Qatar.
Startup Qatar recorded 3,000 visits in just six days since its launch.
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.
Eight best businesses to start in London
London offers ample entrepreneurial opportunities with a supportive environment and diverse market.
Decoding Entrepreneurial DNA: Sparsh Mehta on Ambition, Angel Investing, and Mentorship | HackerNoon
Investors play a crucial role in helping young startups succeed in a rapidly evolving economic landscape.
DryMerge promises to connect apps that normally don't talk to each other - and when it works, it's great | TechCrunch
DryMerge simplifies app integration through a chatbot interface, making it easier for nontechnical users to create automations without deep programming knowledge.
The HackerNoon Newsletter: Introducing the Revamped HackerNoon AI Image Gallery (11/28/2024) | HackerNoon
HackerNoon highlights innovation in startups and advancements in AI art and legal discussions surrounding generative AI's outputs.
Two Oxford PhDs are building an app to let you remix photos into memes | TechCrunch
Vybe allows users to swap faces in photos, enhancing social connectivity through fun and creative content creation.
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.
Tiger Global-backed InVideo launches gen AI-based video creation | TechCrunch
InVideo is launching a generative AI video creation feature allowing prompt-based video generation, with a new paid plan for users.
DryMerge promises to connect apps that normally don't talk to each other - and when it works, it's great | TechCrunch
DryMerge simplifies app integration through a chatbot interface, making it easier for nontechnical users to create automations without deep programming knowledge.
The HackerNoon Newsletter: Introducing the Revamped HackerNoon AI Image Gallery (11/28/2024) | HackerNoon
HackerNoon highlights innovation in startups and advancements in AI art and legal discussions surrounding generative AI's outputs.
Two Oxford PhDs are building an app to let you remix photos into memes | TechCrunch
Vybe allows users to swap faces in photos, enhancing social connectivity through fun and creative content creation.
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.
Tiger Global-backed InVideo launches gen AI-based video creation | TechCrunch
InVideo is launching a generative AI video creation feature allowing prompt-based video generation, with a new paid plan for users.
Treble Technologies raised €11M in Series A funding to enhance its R&D and expand its team and market reach.
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.
Artificial Agency emerges from stealth with AI 'behaviour engine'
AI startup Artificial Agency emerges from stealth with $16M funding to revolutionize game development.
Pruna compresses AI models to make them more efficient. Check out the pitch deck the startup used to raise $6.5 million.
Pruna AI's optimization tool aims to make AI models smaller, cheaper, and more energy-efficient, securing $6.5 million funding for its development.
Cloud API startup Kong valued at around $2 billion in a new funding round led by Tiger Global
Kong, a cloud-based API provider, is valued at $2 billion following new funding from Tiger Global Management.
Paris-based video AI startup Mago raises 1.5M - Silicon Canals
Mago secures €1.5M in funding to enhance AI video transformation tools for creators, aiming for market launch in early 2025.
Treble Technologies raised €11M in Series A funding to enhance its R&D and expand its team and market reach.
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.
Artificial Agency emerges from stealth with AI 'behaviour engine'
AI startup Artificial Agency emerges from stealth with $16M funding to revolutionize game development.
SwiftConnect lets workers access the office with a smartphone swipe | TechCrunch
Companies are increasingly adopting smartphone-based authentication for office building access.
SwiftConnect offers a platform that integrates mobile access without the need for new hardware.
The Rise and Fall of a High-Profile CEO: Lessons from Leadership Scandals
CEOs significantly influence company culture, driving innovation while also posing risks; unchecked power can lead to toxic environments detrimental to employee morale and trust, exemplified by Kalanick.
WatchCheck Offers Repairs and Maintenance by Mail Order
WatchCheck aims to revolutionize the luxury watch repair experience by providing a streamlined, upscale platform for easy maintenance and repairs.
Meet the Writer: HackerNoon's Contributor Polina Kurach, PR | HackerNoon
Polina emphasizes the importance of strategic communication in PR, especially for tech startups.
Creative Capital Ventures launches new 18M fund - Silicon Canals
Creative Capital Ventures has launched a €50M fund to support early-stage tech companies and IP acquisitions, focusing on sectors like sports tech and digital media.
Marissa Mayer reflects on what went wrong at Yahoo - and shares the compliment she got that she still remembers
Yahoo was too late to embrace the mobile shift, according to Marissa Mayer.
Mayer believed her caution in strategy was a major mistake during her Yahoo tenure.
Binance founder 'CZ' released from custody after four-month sentence | TechCrunch
CZ Zhao's release marks an end to his four-month prison sentence related to Binance's legal troubles with the U.S. government.
Exclusive: Physical therapy startup Hinge Health hires Morgan Stanley as it prepares to confidentially file its S-1
Hinge Health is gearing up for an IPO in early 2025, filing its S-1 confidentially soon.
Skeptical To Sold: The 4-Stage Content Marketing Hack No Tech Startup Should Ignore | HackerNoon
Content marketing is essential for tech startups, requiring a strategic approach to convert efforts into tangible results.
Watch: A new way to migrate your Spotify playlists
Soundiiz simplifies playlist migration, enhancing user experience across different music streaming platforms.
25 startups enter UK late-stage accelerator on the journey to IPO
Future Fifty programme supports late-stage UK startups, focusing on growth mechanisms instead of learning.
Participants must have UK HQ, £5mn revenue, and Series B funding to join the programme.
Drama at OpenWeb, as a new CEO is announced - and the founding CEO says he's staying | TechCrunch
OpenWeb is facing a leadership conflict as new CEO Tim Harvey clashes with former CEO Nadav Shoval over transition issues.
Osom Products, the phone company founded by ex-Essential employees, is shutting down
Osom Products, Inc. is closing down after financial mismanagement allegations, despite only launching a single privacy-focused smartphone shortly after its inception.
SSI raised over $1 billion in funding to pursue developing safe superintelligence, underlining ongoing strong interest in AI despite speculations of an AI bubble burst.
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
Ilya Sutskever's SSI startup raises $1B
SSI raised over $1 billion in funding to pursue developing safe superintelligence, underlining ongoing strong interest in AI despite speculations of an AI bubble burst.
How AI is transforming social media behind the scenes
Tech startups are using AI to enhance traditional social media content without compromising authenticity or evoking negative reactions associated with AI-generated material.
Former Google CEO blames remote work for company's AI struggles
Google's AI struggles are linked to employees' remote work and focus on work-life balance.
Startups compete effectively because they demand intense work commitment from their employees.
Is your company AI-washing? Rippling founder Parker Conrad thinks it might be. | TechCrunch
Parker Conrad warns against superficial AI features in software, advocating for meaningful applications instead.
How AI is transforming social media behind the scenes
Tech startups are using AI to enhance traditional social media content without compromising authenticity or evoking negative reactions associated with AI-generated material.
Former Google CEO blames remote work for company's AI struggles
Google's AI struggles are linked to employees' remote work and focus on work-life balance.
Startups compete effectively because they demand intense work commitment from their employees.
Is your company AI-washing? Rippling founder Parker Conrad thinks it might be. | TechCrunch
Parker Conrad warns against superficial AI features in software, advocating for meaningful applications instead.
Rollup wants to be the hardware engineer's workhorse | TechCrunch
Hard tech startups are enhancing development through digital tools.
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.
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.
U.S. Justice Department Targets AI Startup Fraud Ahead of IPOs
Ramsey is cracking down on fraudulent activities, especially among tech startups planning to go public.
The U.S. government is increasing scrutiny on AI technologies, with a focus on preventing misleading claims by companies in the sector.
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.
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.
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