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ICON raises $185M in Tiger-led round to build more homes with its 3D printing tech, now approaching $2B valuation

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ICON, which creates homes using 3D printing, has raised an additional $185 million in a round led by Tiger Global Management, TechCrunch has learned exclusively. ICON was founded in late 2017 and launched during SXSW in March 2018 with the first permitted 3D-printed home in the U.S. for developer 3Strands in Austin, Texas.

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AI creative platform D-ID, the tech behind those viral videos of animated family photos, raises $25M

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The company also worked with nonprofit organizations and governments in public awareness campaigns on topics such as domestic violence and HIV awareness. ” Beyond AI-powered video, D-ID is also working on developing technologies for the metaverse. It’s worked with Warner Bros. We’re excited for what the future holds.”

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Student social good startups collect $95K in T-Mobile competition

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Signisa (Dobbs Ferry, New York) An organization working to develop an AI-powered sign language learning application offering free, accessible courses. FYDER (San Antonio, Texas) An effort to recycle plastic bulk bags into flexible, durable 3D printer filament to extend the life of otherwise discarded materials. Pictured at top).

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Coral Vita cultivates $2M seed to take its reef restoration mission global

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One such technique is coral fragmenting, developed by the restoration community at large, in which corals are broken up into tiny pieces, which can grow as much as 50 times faster in aggregate. And by doing so on land they can exert much more control over the coral’s attributes.

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ICON lands $207M Series B to construct more 3D-printed homes after seeing 400% YoY revenue growth

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Creating single-family homes for the homeless using 3D printing robotics. Developing construction systems to create infrastructure and habitats on the moon, and eventually Mars, with NASA. Delivering what is believed to be the largest 3D-printed structure in North America — a barracks for Texas Military Department.

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A year on from Russia’s invasion, Ukrainian startups show astounding resilience

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The company continued hiring developers and marketers and raised the team by around 10%. Developed a SaaS-based white-label web3 platform that opens revenue streams and strengthens community engagement. Softjourn A full-cycle consulting and software development company. Incorporated in Delaware, USA.

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A court decision in favor of startup UpCodes may help shape open access to the law

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Founded in 2016 and backed by investors including Y Combinator, UpCodes offers two main products, a database of state building codes that is available on a freemium basis, and UpCodes AI, which scans 3D building models for potential code violations.