The job of so-called “solutions professionals” — people like sales engineers, solutions architects and consultants — revolves around pitching complex enterprise tech to potential customers. It’s important work. […]
Humanoid robots face continued skepticism at Modex
If your robotics startup is looking to raise, there’s close to a 100% chance you’re going to get two questions from potential investors: 1) How are you incorporating […]
Locus Robotics’ success is a tale of focusing on what works
“We’re fundamentally a software company,” Locus CEO Rick Faulk says with a laugh. We look like a robot company, but we’re actually a software company.” It’s a familiar […]
AI fraud detection software maker Inscribe.ai lays off 40% of staff
Yet another AI-powered fraud detection software provider is laying off staff. Inscribe, whose platform works to detect fraud in areas like business underwriting, tenant screening, and onboarding, has […]
Flush with cash, French fintech unicorn Qonto acquires Regate
While many entrepreneurs are currently facing the harsh reality of a VC funding crunch, Qonto isn’t one of them. The Paris-based business banking startup still has hundreds of […]
Showee, a smart shower startup, shines a light on accessibility
Accessibility, long overlooked by the world’s biggest hardware and software developers, has started to find its groove in the world of tech. It’s about time: it’s estimated that […]
AI chip startup Groq forms new business unit, acquires Definitive Intelligence
Groq, a startup developing chips to run GenAI models faster than conventional hardware, has an eye toward the enterprise — and public sector. Today, Groq announced that it’s […]
Pitch Deck Teardown: CommandBar’s $4.8M seed deck
CommandBar, a B2B tool designed to make software easier to use, closed a $4.8 million raise in 2021 with one of the most starkly minimalist decks I’ve ever […]
Figure rides the humanoid robot hype wave to $2.6B valuation and OpenAI/Microsoft partnerships
Today Figure confirmed long-standing rumors that it’s raising more money than God. The Bay Area–based robotics firm has announced a $675 million Series B on a $2.6 billion […]