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The HP-Autonomy lawsuit: Timeline of an M&A disaster

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Around the turn of the century, Autonomy Corporation was one of the darlings of the UK technology industry, specializing in knowledge management and enterprise search. Its Agentware internet search tools are used by enterprises including Barclays Bank and Unilever and sold as shrink-wrapped software through retail outlets.

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Infogrid raises $90M for its AI-driven building monitoring tech

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.” De Gruchy — who has a fascinating history, having studied cage fighting and served as an army officer before pivoting to a quieter, white-collar career in due diligence analysis — founded Infogrid in 2018.

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Mexico’s fintech success: How tech is driving the population to banking

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And because many Mexicans have little trust in banks, the transparency of fintech options has played a big part in people adopting the new technology. Mexico’s fintech success is no coincidence – it’s due to a combination of factors that have made the country a fertile space to create and grow fintech solutions.

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New report examines Africa’s growth in the digital economy and VC investment landscape

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A new report from Endeavor Nigeria reveals that Africa’s digital economy and tech ecosystem is set to experience exponential growth periods. It highlights important events in the continent’s tech ecosystem until this point, compares its journey with other emerging markets and provides guidance into the opportunities within various sectors.

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Investors are doubling down on Southeast Asia’s digital economy

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Southeast Asian tech companies are drawing the attention of investors around the world. Let’s explore the three key types of investors pouring money into and driving the growth of Southeast Asia’s tech ecosystem. and Chinese tech firms. tech firms have also recently entered the scene. Share on Twitter.

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Sumutasu secures $10M to digitize Japan’s real estate market

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The company has raised a total of $16 million since its 2018 inception. . The Japanese real estate tech startup operates its service in Tokyo but plans to take it to more areas like Osaka and Nagoya. Sumutasu , a Tokyo-based proptech startup that offers a direct online real estate purchase service, has secured $8.2 million in debt.

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Fintech in 2022: A story of falling funding, fewer unicorns and insurtech M&A

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fintech funding since 2018, according to CB Insights’ State of Fintech 2022 Report. This is due to increased access to technology in the region such as mobile devices and internet connectivity,” she wrote via email. In fact, the three-month period marked the lowest quarter for U.S. In the U.S.,

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