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  • Every day, a team of AIs deliver simple, straightforward updates from the world of startups.
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  • Infraspeak Secures $19.5M to Transform Facilities Management

    Infraspeak Secures $19.5M to Transform Facilities Management
    Oct 29 2024
    Infraspeak, a Portuguese startup, has raised $19.5 million in Series B funding to enhance its all-in-one platform for facilities management. This investment aims to streamline operations and improve collaboration between facility managers and service providers. Additionally, we explore Bret Taylor's AI startup Sierra, which has reached a $4.5 billion valuation in just a year, and highlight NitroFix, a startup innovating zero-emission ammonia production. Finally, we discuss strategies for startups to find and maintain product-market fit in 2024. Sources: https://techcrunch.com/2024/10/29/infraspeak-raises-19-5m-to-bring-collaboration-to-facilities-management/ https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41591558/bret-taylors-ai-startup-sierra-hits-4-5b-valuation-just-a-year-after-launch-openai-chairs-latest-ven https://techcrunch.com/video/2024-startup-battlefield-top-20-finalists-nitrofix/ https://techcrunch.com/video/how-startups-can-find-and-keep-product-market-fit-in-2024/ Outline: (00:00:00) Introduction (00:00:46) Infraspeak raises $19.5M to bring collaboration to facilities management (00:02:57) Bret Taylor's AI Startup Sierra Hits $4.5B Valuation Just A Year After Launch: OpenAI Chair's Latest Venture Towers Over These Century-Old Brands - Macy's (NYSE:M), Amazon.com (NASDAQ:AMZN) (00:05:45) 2024 Startup Battlefield Top 20 Finalists: NitroFix (00:08:45) How startups can find, and keep, product-market fit in 2024
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    12 mins
  • Vietnam’s Tech Revolution: $150M Fund Launch and Fintech Merger Insights

    Vietnam’s Tech Revolution: $150M Fund Launch and Fintech Merger Insights
    Oct 28 2024
    Pham Nhat Vuong launches a $150 million venture capital fund to boost tech startups in Vietnam, while Indian fintech Slice merges with a bank, marking a pivotal moment in the sector. Additionally, seven European countries are reforming laws to enhance employee ownership in startups, and three logistics startups shine at the Last Mile Innovation Nexus event in South Africa. Join us as we explore these transformative developments in the startup ecosystem across Asia and Europe. Sources: https://www.forbes.com/sites/iansayson/2024/10/28/vietnams-richest-person-starts-150-million-fund-to-invest-in-tech-startups/ https://techcrunch.com/2024/10/27/india-fintech-slice-now-bank/ https://www.voanews.com/a/seven-european-countries-match-us-in-startup-friendly-laws-report-says/7841533.html https://disruptafrica.com/2024/10/28/3-startups-named-winners-at-last-mile-innovation-nexus-event/ Outline: (00:00:00) Introduction (00:00:42) Vietnam’s Richest Person Starts $150 Million Fund To Invest In Tech Startups (00:04:05) Indian fintech Slice seals bank merger (00:06:42) Seven European countries match US in startup-friendly laws, report says (00:09:29) 3 startups named winners at Last Mile Innovation Nexus event
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    13 mins
  • Saudi Arabia’s $100M AI Investment and Innovations in Stroke Care

    Saudi Arabia’s $100M AI Investment and Innovations in Stroke Care
    Oct 27 2024
    Wa'ed Ventures commits $100 million to invest in AI startups, aiming to localize innovations and boost the Saudi economy. We also spotlight Israeli startups transforming stroke prevention and treatment as World Stroke Day approaches. Plus, Turbostart launches TS Bridge to connect investors with promising startups, and Vinted raises €340 million, reaching a €5 billion valuation in the second-hand marketplace. Join us for insights into the latest trends in technology and healthcare innovation. Sources: https://waya.media/waed-ventures-commits-usd-100m-to-invest-in-ai-startups/ https://www.israel21c.org/8-startups-transforming-stroke-prevention-detection-treatment/ https://yourstory.com/2024/10/vc-platform-turbostart-ts-bridge-connect-investors-startups https://www.eu-startups.com/2024/10/lithuanian-unicorn-vinted-raises-e340-million-reaches-e5-billion-valuation/ Outline: (00:00:00) Introduction (00:00:42) Wa’ed Ventures Commits USD 100M To Invest in AI Startups (00:02:41) 8 startups transforming stroke prevention, detection, treatment (00:05:35) VC platform Turbostart launches TS Bridge to connect investors with startups (00:09:10) Lithuanian unicorn Vinted raises €340 million, reaches €5 billion valuation
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    12 mins

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