Coinbase CEO Cites Unscrupulous Actors, Market Trends in Layoff of 950 Employees
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Oxbotica Secures a Further $140 Million Investment for Autonomous Vehicle Platform Expansion
Activity in the self-driving car industry has stalled, yet a few of the most promising companies are still seeing growth and investment. Oxbotica, an English startup that develops autonomous vehicle…
Fidelitys 7-Year Wait Ends as They Acquire Fintech Shoobx
Fidelity, a leading investment firm, today unveiled their acquisition of Shoobx – a venture-backed fintech startup – for an undisclosed amount. In 2013, Jason Furtado and Stephan Richter founded Boston-based…
DeFi in 2023: What 6 Crypto Investors See Ahead.
Despite the downturn and wavering trust due to scandals and disruptions, crypto venture capital firms remain active; investors are still writing checks. DeFi is an area of focus despite market…
Sharpening Strategies for Measuring Startup Success in 2023
This year will be more about nailing it than scaling it The record-breaking venture investment of 2021 did not carry over into 2022. Rising interest rates, inflation, geopolitical issues and…
Flat Crowdfunding Not a Deterrent for Early-Stage Startups
2022’s equity crowdfunding market didn’t reach 2021’s heights, but fared better than venture capital. Founders seeking extension or bridge financing should take note. By July, equity crowdfunding was on track…
Ghanaian e-Logistics Platform Jetstream Secures $13M Investment for African B2B Importers/Exporters
The market for cross-border logistics services is expected to reach $32 billion by 2025, and competition in the industry is heating up. Ghanaian e-logistics startup Jetstream Africa has just secured…
European Airline Alliance Aims to Create Ad Targeting Joint Venture for Mobile Users
European telcos are pushing forward with a joint venture to offer opt-in “personalized” ad targeting of regional mobile network users. This follows trials in Germany last year, though EU regulators…
Private Equity Firm Purchases Insurtech Startup Duck Creek for $2.6B in All-Cash Transaction
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Is Landlord Life Right for Everyone?
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