Nestlé’s AI-Powered Virtual Human Is Here to Answer Your Cookie-Baking Questions
Nestl? has deployed a new high-tech spokesperson to field all of your burning questions about baking its cookies. The snack giant rolled out an eerily…
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January AI raises $8.8 million for AI that helps people manage their diabetes
January AI, which leverages machine learning algorithms to help patients manage diabetes, has raised $8.8 million.
Docyt raises $1.5M for its ML-based accounting automation platform
Accounting isn’t a topic that most people can get excited about — probably not even most accountants. But if you’re running any kind of business…
Clearbanc Fills ClearAngel Fund With $100M To Fuel Companies That May Never Get Venture Capital
The investment vehicle supports founders who don’t have access to angel investors, an experienced board or adviser network.
The secret to being a high-potential start-up
Enterprise Ireland HPSU manager Niall McEvoy fills us in on how he measures a start-up’s potential.
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Five takeaways from Coinbase’s S-1
This morning I want to dig more deeply into Coinbase's user numbers, its asset mix, its growing subscription incomes, its competitive landscape and wh…
Ataccama acquires data visualization startup Tellstory
Ataccama acquired Tellstory to add data vizualization tools to an expert systems platform for managing large amounts of data.
This Is Why Every Startup Needs to Invest in Leadership Development
As many as 65% of startups fail because of “people problems.”Continue reading on The Startup »
Sequoia Capital’s Jess Lee On Working With Young Startups As Firm Raises New $195M Seed Fund
Sequoia Capital has raised $195 million to close its fourth dedicated fund to invest in seed rounds in the U.S. and the firm’s recently founded Euro…
Coinbase reveals $1.2 billion revenue in plans to go public
Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge Coinbase has publicly filed paperwork to list its stock on the NASDAQ exchange, a huge step forward in…
Stori raises $32.5M in a Lightspeed-led Series B to build Mexico’s credit card for the masses
While credit cards are commonplace in the United States, they are far less ubiquitous in many other countries, particularly those in Latin America. In…
Enterprise Ireland ranked as top VC investor globally
Pitchbook has named Enterprise Ireland as the world’s most active venture capital firm by deal count with more than 350 investments.
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Armorblox Raises $30M To Secure Email And Beyond
Armorblox closed a $35 million Series B to move email security beyond just blocking spam raids and into stopping targeted, socially engineered attacks
Hyas raises $16 million to accelerate cyberattack intercept technology
Hyas has raised a $16 million round to accelerate sales and marketing of its threat detection service and continue product development.
Future Fields Lands $2.2M Seed, Ships First Cellular Meat Product
Its novel platform produces bioactive growth factors, the component that signals cells when and how to grow.
Otter.ai raises $50 million for AI transcription
Otter.ai, which offers a speech transcription service that works at enterprise scale, has raised $50 million.
Demystifying Real-Time Personalized Marketing
“Aha!” Moments Have to Start from SomewhereContinue reading on The Startup »
Vodafone tower spin-out plans massive European IPO
Vantage Towers plans to float by the end of March in a deal that could value the company at up to €18bn.
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Customer data platform Lexer raises $25.5M Series B for global expansion
The massive shift to online shopping during the COVID-19 pandemic means retailers need to analyze customer data quickly in order to compete against ri…
Medisafe raises $30 million for predictive AI that reminds people to take their pills
Medisafe, a startup developing a platform to promote medication adherence, has raised $30 million in venture capital.