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MariaDB's Potential Take-Private Deal Marks the Downfall of 2021's SPAC Mania
K1 Investment Management's potential acquisition of MariaDB for $37 million highlights the failure of SPAC mergers in the recent startup boom. SPACs,
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World Fund closes its first €300M climate tech fund, aiming to support hardware startups
After three years of hard work, World Fund has successfully closed its first fund at €300 million, falling €50 million short of its goal in 2021, but
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AddGlow challenges Reddit and Facebook with community-building software for brands
Ina Herlihy believes e-commerce brands are missing out on organic traffic and potential revenue by relying on third-party community sites like Reddit
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Fluent Metal Revolutionizes Metal 3D Printing Market
It's no secret that the metal 3D printing market is facing challenges. Desktop Metal, once a leading player in accessible metal 3D printing, has seen
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How Maven's AI-powered 'serendipity network' can revive social media
In society, the emphasis is often on optimization, whether through standardized testing or AI algorithms. Kenneth Stanley, co-founder of Maven and for
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Qatar Launches $100M Fund for Startups
Qatar unveiled its startup investment program at the recent Web Summit through its development bank. The program aims to attract seed and growth-stage
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Generative AI video startup Tavus raises $18M to bring face and voice cloning to any app
Tavus, a four-year-old generative AI startup that helps companies create digital “replicas” of individuals for automated personalized video campaigns,
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Inspired Capital raises $330M fund to overhaul venture capital industry
Inspired Capital is celebrating its fifth birthday with the closing of its Inspired Capital Fund III with $330 million in capital commitments. This ne
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Frontline Ventures Raises $200M to Target B2B Startups Straddling the Atlantic
Startups in Europe are facing challenges in fundraising due to the ongoing economic slowdown in the region. However, European VCs are increasingly foc
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Fika Ventures co-founder Eva Ho to Step Back from Firm After Current Fund Deployment
Eva Ho plans to step away from her position as general partner at Fika Ventures, the Los Angeles-based seed firm she co-founded in 2016.
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