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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. and Mexico. for developer 3Strands in Austin, Texas.

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Just three days to save on passes to TC Sessions: Space 2020

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We offer discounts for groups, students and current employees in government, the military and nonprofits. Pro Tip: Hit record right before you pitch — it makes a great learning or marketing tool. Want to increase your brand recognition on a global scale? Exhibit in the expo with a Space Startup Exhibitor Package.

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Launch next-level networking with CrunchMatch at our TC Sessions: Space event

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We offer discount passes for students, government, military and nonprofits, and current Extra Crunch subscribers receive a 20% discount on passes. market, and the opportunity to meet and talk with all the players is very important. This may be our first space conference, but it’s not our first rodeo.

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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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Elsewhere, D-IDs APIs have been used by a range of licensees across media, education, marketing and more. z International, advertising agency Publicis and Digitas Vietnam partnered with D-ID on marketing efforts for a local festival. “What we’re planning to do is, first, we’re building full-body re-enactment in 3D.

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Is cell-cultured meat ready for prime time?

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Currently, alternative protein makes up just about 2% of the animal protein market, but it is expected to increase more than 7x by 2025. “We Murray and others I spoke to referred to the movement as “a massive transformation of the food system that will take time.” Meaning the shift will not happen overnight, Murray said.

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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. Delivering what is believed to be the largest 3D-printed structure in North America — a barracks for Texas Military Department. ICON was founded in late 2017 and launched during SXSW in March 2018 with the first permitted 3D-printed home in the U.S.

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

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Markets: 39 new countries (169 in total). The company continued hiring developers and marketers and raised the team by around 10%. Manna
 Co-creating fantastic lifelike avatar media like games, quests, cinema, shows, webcasts, social and business events in a 3D/AR/VR ecosystem. Employees: 877 new people (2,620 in total).