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8 founders, leaders highlight fintech and deep tech as Bristol’s top sectors

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The city also has the most fintech startups per head in the U.K. The survey revealed that the city has a robust renewable, zero-carbon and fintech startup landscape. Robotics, VR, bio, quantum, digital and deep tech are also areas showing promise. Bristol is strong in renewable and zero-carbon innovation, fintech and robotics.

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Daily Crunch: Mos evolves from fintech into challenger bank, as early users start post-college lives

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and that Mary Ann’s fintech newsletter is coming soon. Sticking just to the fintech theme, TechCrunch also has notes up on Pluto , which is building a corporate spend giant for the Middle East, backed by some of the most interesting founders in its own market, and Jar’s round that Tiger just led in India. What the heck does that mean?

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Extra Crunch roundup: Clubhouse UX teardown, YC Demo Day favorites, proptech VC survey, more

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Automakers, suppliers and startups see growing market for in-vehicle AR/VR applications. Despite all of the pomp and promises about the potential for AR and VR, there isn’t a clear understanding of market demand for bringing the technology to cars, trucks and passenger vans. Social+ payments: Why fintechs need social features.

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Daily Crunch: Patreon rival Fanfix projects paying creators $50M by end of 2023

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Christine and Haje The TechCrunch Top 3 Move over TikTok : There’s a new social media content sheriff in town. And we have five more for you: Running in place : Brian reports that, a decade later, this VR treadmill is finally ready to ship. Oh, and this gave us a good giggle over the weekend. Not always , writes Haje.

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TechCrunch+ roundup: Midwest VC boom, advice for CISOs, Facebook’s next chapter

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Given the high cost of care in the United States compared to other nations, pairing fintech with health tech is just good business. Fintech for affordability and reducing friction. Fintech’s growing role in the healthcare revolution. Is Zuckerberg planning to shore up losses with a leap into VR? yourprotagonist.

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TechCrunch+ roundup: 2022 VC predictions, how to hook an angel, product advisory councils

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According to Box CEO Aaron Levie, the move solidifies Redmond’s entry into AR/VR gaming. “If If you believe VR and immersive computing is the future — whether for consumer or business use cases — Activision helps Microsoft build a flywheel of content and technology that gets more users on board to this future.”.

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10 Innovative Tech Startup Ideas for 2023

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The Fintech industry saw the maximum number of startups operating with a 7.1% Socialize with business tech crowds : A startup founder needs to socialize with crowds of business owners and collaborate accordingly. Virtual Reality The VR industry is expected to reach $13 billion in 2024 representing a 550% growth.