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: “UK Stuns New York with Lavish Event to Attract American Venture Capitalists – TechCrunch Recap”

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The UK threw a splashy event in New York this week to woo more American VCs Welcome to the new UK: the Unicorn KingdomA 3-D hologram, dubbed the Ever-Changing Statue, will be on display at the Rise by Barclays workspace in New York until April 4. Dealroom data shows that UK startups raised $31 billion in venture capital in 2022 and $41 billion in 2021. It’s also still more than the $18 billion the UK raised in 2019 and the $12 billion raised in 2018. Between 2009 and 2019, only 38 UK Black founders raised venture capital funding—that number now stands at 80, according to an updated report by Extend Ventures. “The UK tech ecosystem has made significant strides, but work remains to reach the scale and influence of Silicon Valley,” Taylor told TechCrunch.

“Prepare for an Unforgettable Experience at Apple WWDC 2024: June 10-14, Expect the ‘A.I.'”, Delightful!

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Apple SVP Greg “Joz” Joswiak just confirmed via the social media platform formerly known as Twitter that the company’s annual World Wide Developer Conference is set for June 10-14. In what is no doubt a nod to the company’s artificial intelligence ambitions, the exec is promising that the event will be “Absolutely Incredible.”Mark your calendars for #WWDC24, June 10-14. pic.twitter.com/YIln5972ZD — Greg Joswiak (@gregjoz) March 26, 2024As the name “D” in WWDC suggests, the event is heavily focused on developers for Apple’s various operating systems. WWDC seems like the most likely platform for such an announcement — and, perhaps, details on a rumored Google Gemini partnership for the iPhone. As ever, the event will include a small cohort of “winners,” 50 of whom will be invited to the in-person event in Cupertino.

Confetti Raises $16M: The Preferred Team-Building Platform of Apple, Google, and Microsoft

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Not many startups can claim Apple, Google, Microsoft, Amazon and Meta as paying customers, but Confetti can. How it worksCompanies use Confetti to bring team-building experiences to their remote teams, with support for hybrid too. ComplexitiesIn a prior job, Rubin says she was tasked with organizing a team-building event, an endeavor that proved more difficult than she initially envisaged. “When we started, we were solely focused on in-person events, helping companies organize events in the office,” Rubin said. “We’re already providing companies with options to purchase Confetti Credits, which can be used to buy experiences on our platform,” Rubin said.

“Early Stage Boston: A Tech-Fueled Lineup of Side Events feat. Techstars, Women in Tech, and Harvard”

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We welcome startup founders seeking innovative solutions to maintain wellness while achieving the optimal point of productivity for those crucial momentum moments throughout your startup journey. Description: Join us the week of TechCrunch Early Stage 2024 at PTC’s headquarters for an exciting happy hour for founders! Register HereHosted By: Women in Tech — Global MovementTime: April 25, 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Description: Join our Women Tech Meetup — an incredible gathering of women in technology, female founders, entrepreneurs, community builders, and other professionals! Description: Join AlleyCorp, Anzu Partners, Argon VC, Aurelia Foundry, Converge Ventures, Cybernetix Ventures, First Star Ventures, Glasswing Ventures, Hyperplane Ventures, and SkyRiver Ventures after TechCrunch Early Stage, for a happy hour with deep tech founders, operators, and investors.

Microsoft’s Latest Surface Devices Grant Copilot Exclusive Access Key

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What’s been billed as a Windows event is, predictably, focused on AI efforts, with Copilot taking the wheel. The new Surface Pro 10 for Business and Surface Laptop 6 for Business both sport a devoted Copilot key wedged between the Alt key and arrows. At the end of the day, a Copilot key is simply a physical shortcut that surfaces one particular service. That the key has been added to a pair of business-focused devices highlights how much the company is considering Copilot an important enterprise play. The Surface Pro 10 for Business sports a 13-inch touchscreen, powered by either the Intel Core Ultra 5 or 7 and the Intel AI Boost NPU.

“Earn a Complimentary Early Stage 2024 Ticket by Giving Back as a Volunteer”

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Join us for an unforgettable opportunity at TechCrunch Early Stage in Boston on April 25! By volunteering, you’ll dive into the inner workings of event production while earning a ticket to experience Early Stage 2024 once your shift ends. Whether your aspirations lie in founding a startup, marketing, or event management, this is your backstage pass to a world-class startup event. Don’t miss out on this chance to gain invaluable event experience while soaking up the energy of TC Early Stage. Is your company interested in sponsoring or exhibiting at TechCrunch Early Stage 2024?

Last Opportunity to Host Your Own Side Event at TechCrunch Early Stage 2024!

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Time is running out to be a part of the action at TechCrunch Early Stage 2024! Enjoy complimentary promotion on TechCrunch.com and the Early Stage 2024 website. Get featured to Early Stage 2024 attendees through various channels. Let’s make TechCrunch Early Stage 2024 an unforgettable experience together! Is your company interested in sponsoring or exhibiting at TechCrunch Early Stage 2024?

Virtual Spotlight: Discover the Excitement of the AI World at Nvidia’s GTC 2024 Conference

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Chip giant Nvidia is hosting a massive AI conference as part of its GTC event this week, which kicks off Monday. With a keynote planned from Jensen Huang, CEO and co-founder, of the company best known in year’s past for its gaming hardware and today for its massive market share in the burgeoning AI hardware market, expect Nvidia to make some news. Given how many AI startups and giants alike use Nvidia gear, TechCrunch is expecting quite a lot to shake loose over the next few days. To presage the confab, and detail just why we’re paying such close attention to a single company’s industry event, hit play below. Stick close to TechCrunch for coverage throughout the week.

Make Sure to Enter Your Side Event at TechCrunch Early Stage 2024 Before it’s Too Late!

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Looking to leave your mark at TechCrunch Early Stage 2024? Host your own Side Event at TechCrunch Early Stage 2024Side Events are your chance to shine and engage with 1,500 conference attendees and the local Boston tech community during “Early Stage Week” from April 21 to April 27. We’re reviewing and approving applications on a rolling basis, so don’t delay — submit your event today! Approved Side Events will receive complimentary promotion on TechCrunch.com and the Early Stage 2024 website, as well as exposure to Early Stage 2024 attendees through various channels like emails, posts, and the agenda. Is your company interested in sponsoring or exhibiting at TechCrunch Early Stage 2024?

Thoma Bravo Acquires Everbridge in $1.8B Privatization of Critical Event Management Software

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Everbridge, a critical event management (CEM) software company, is going private in a $1.8 billion all-cash deal that will see it taken over by private equity giant Thoma Bravo — 20% more than what was originally announced last month. Things never recovered, with its valuation hovering at below the $1 billion mark for the past six months. Premium planThoma Bravo, a private equity firm renowned for snapping up underperforming enterprise software firms, is effectively paying a premium in excess of 83%* on Everbridge’s market cap on February 2. “We look forward to working with Everbridge to expand their ability to capitalize on opportunities in an expanding marketplace for risk, compliance, and safety solutions,” Thoma Bravo partner Hudson Smith said in a press release. *This article was updated on March 1, 2024, with amended acquisition price and premiums after Everbridge’s “go shop” process yielded greater interest.