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ByteDance’s Oculus challenger Pico lays off hundreds, halts aggressive expansion
When Pico launched its Oculus Quest challenger in China last year, it did so with great optimism. Light (295 grams) and affordable ($420), the virtual reality headset released […]
5 can’t-miss strategies to break through in a crowded market
Josh Inglis Contributor Josh Inglis is the founder and CEO of Propllr, a PR and content marketing firm that helps B2B technology startups build credibility and authority. In […]
Chptr, a memorialization app for gathering and sharing memories of loved ones, raises $1.5M
Chptr, an app for sharing and holding onto memories of lost loved ones, has raised $1.5 million in seed funding. The app is designed to give people a […]
Enable, a platform for managing B2B rebates, is now worth $1B
There’s a new unicorn in town, and its name is Enable. A rebate management platform, Enable today announced that it raised $120 million in a Series D funding […]
Malwarebytes makes B2B unit spin-off official, launches ThreatDown
U.S.-based cybersecurity giant Malwarebytes today launched ThreatDown, a new brand that encompasses its business software portfolio and B2B-focused unit, the company confirmed to TechCrunch. Earlier this year, Malwarebytes […]
Yellow, a new VC firm from Glovo founders and Atomico investor, is betting on Southern Europe
It’s always interesting when a new VC firm with a fresh team of partners emerge. And with Yellow, it’s interesting in multiple ways. Founded by Oscar Pierre and […]
Dreamfarm, a startup out of Italy’s Food Valley, is setting its sights on the perfect vegan mozzarella
Vegan cheese isn’t usually anything to write home about, in terms of taste and texture. Dreamfarm, a startup based in Parma, in the Food Valley of Italy, is […]
Norrsken22’s debut fund closes at $205M to back growth-stage startups in Africa
It’s exciting times for growth-stage investment in Africa as Norrsken22, a Pan-African venture capital firm, achieves the final close of its debut fund, raising a total of $205 […]
How to raise a substantial round with angel investors
Caroline Chalmer Contributor Caroline Chalmer is the CEO and founder of Finematter, a circular marketplace revolutionizing the jewelry industry. She is a seasoned fashion and sustainability leader with […]