TechCrunch

MAY 9, 2023

Startups and VC Shopify last week announced that it would be the latest Big Tech firm to undergo mass layoffs. Hidden in plain sight: 5 red flags for investors Image Credits: Steven White (opens in a new window) / Getty Images Investors may review hundreds of pitches each year, which means they’re compelled to make decisions quickly.

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 29, 2022

As tech stocks take a hit, the big question on my mind is how a dip in market performance impacts early-stage startups. On Equity this week, Alex and I interviewed Bessemer growth partner Mary D’Onofrio , who admitted that her expectations for exit multiples have changed, and that the IPO window is mostly closed. In the DMs.

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TechCrunch

MAY 11, 2023

It’s an exciting time to be a tech reporter, with a ton of fun stories coming down the pipe. based tech investors are likely familiar with smaller-ticket investor marketplaces AngelList and Carta. Hello, this is the pre-crime division : Everseen raises over $70 million for AI tech to spot potential retail theft , reports Kyle.

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 19, 2022

Unrolling the rollups : Mary Ann reports that something is shifting in the world of fintech, as a16z’s fintech leads say “Silicon Valley is becoming unbundled.” ” A locker for your keys : If hackers get hold of secret codes and drain the wallets, users have no way to recover their funds. Big Tech Inc.

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 14, 2021

Online applications, the social web and software as a service form the fabric of our lives. Use discount code TCPLUSROUNDUP to save 20% off a one- or two-year subscription. Image Credits: Nigel Sussman (opens in a new window). Image Credits: krung99 (opens in a new window) / Getty Images.

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TechCrunch

JUNE 11, 2021

Image Credits: Nigel Sussman (opens in a new window). Image Credits: Nigel Sussman (opens in a new window). “The AI startup market may be even hotter than the average technology niche.” “The AI startup market may be even hotter than the average technology niche.” Technical in Tanzania.

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 28, 2022

This exit will help other fintechs set expectations, but it should give a mental boost to anyone who thinks they’re too late to start up in this space. Use discount code TCPLUSROUNDUP to save 20% off a one- or two-year subscription. Image Credits: Bet_Noire (opens in a new window) / Getty Images. yourprotagonist.

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Beep boop, here we go again with another exciting week in tech. Oh, and Haje has written more than 20 Pitch Deck Teardowns over on TC+ — and he’s running low on decks to review. Here’s a bit more info about what he’s looking for , and instructions for how you can submit your pitch deck for review! See you tomorrow, dear friends!

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TechCrunch

APRIL 21, 2022

Convoy, a digital freight network that connects shippers with carriers , has raised $260 million in fresh funding to scale up initiatives that will push the trucking tech industry into new ground. A later-stage company, Convoy already has fintech offerings like a fuel card and quick payments.

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TechCrunch

JULY 14, 2022

We envision You.com becoming a search platform that is open and allows others to build on top of all of the search technology that we’ve created,” Richard Socher told Kyle for his story about You’s $25 million fundraise. One star, would buy for mortal enemy : Customer reviews are a well-known and powerful way to influence shoppers.

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 29, 2022

Now, grab yourself a glass of water, and settle in with some tech-newsy goodness from the TC team! Higher interest rates mean far fewer purchases and refinances — and lots of business for fintechs operating in the real estate industry, Mary Ann writes in this week’s issue of the Interchange, our fintech newsletter. Big Tech Inc.

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 26, 2023

Today, that’s our delightful little morsel of whimsy, courtesy of Frederic ’s review of a new keyboard (scroll all the way to the bottom for a photo of the adorable little kitteh). The news comes as a surprise considering the rather dry public market activity in the tech world, Mary Ann and Natasha M report. PST, subscribe here.

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

This FTX business has wide reach : Tage reports on what happens to a young company that held some assets in FTX and now can’t access them due to, well, you know. Preparing for fintech’s second decade: 4 moves your firm must make now. Image Credits: Emilija Manevska (opens in a new window) / Getty Images. Big Tech Inc.

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Airlift, once one of Pakistan’s most richly valued and funded startups, shut down in July due to lack of capital and an unsuccessful attempt to close a funding round. The fall from those heights, thus, didn’t just impact employees and investors, but also general enthusiasm about the Pakistani tech ecosystem. Image Credits: Argo AI.

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 17, 2021

But before Nuro could even consider reaching product-market fit, its founders had to overcome technological challenges, win over regulators and strike partnerships with a range of consumer-facing companies. Use discount code ECFriday to save 20% off a one- or two-year subscription. Senior Editor, TechCrunch. yourprotagonist.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 19, 2022

As I hear about more startups struggling amid shifting market conditions, the great resignation and the general inflection point that begins once a company hits growth stage, it’s worth addressing an elephant in the room that comes around often in the tech versus media debate. Fintech and Ukraine. Some big tech apps remain.

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 28, 2023

Sometimes, due to the nature of the startup game, we over index on “the new.” In the rest of this newsletter, we’ll talk about chief inspiration officers, growing startup accelerators and a rare buzz we’re hearing about one tech company and its public market wishes. To get this in your inbox, subscribe here. Expect more scrutiny.

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 23, 2022

Use discount code TCPLUSROUNDUP to save 20% off a one- or two-year subscription. Image Credits: anisah priyadi (opens in a new window) / Getty Images. Holiday shipping is easier this year, but the tech is still lagging. Image Credits: Yuichiro Chino (opens in a new window) / Getty Images.

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 20, 2021

Use discount code ECFriday to save 20% off a one- or two-year subscription. ” Wilson’s book explores the history of freon, a common refrigerant that was later banned due to its devastating impact on the ozone layer. Image Credits: Carol Yepes (opens in a new window) / Getty Images. On Wednesday, August 24 at 3 p.m.

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Nigerian restaurant tech company Orda gobbled up $3.4 M&A action : Manish reports that India-based fintech CRED is acquiring CreditVidya, a SaaS startup specializing in underwriting first-time borrowers. Elephant Green : Haje reviews Abby, a sleek one-plant weed farm for your apartment. Big Tech Inc. Tage has more.

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 29, 2021

Is Southeast Asia about to hit an inflection point for tech startups? Use discount code TCPLUSROUNDUP to save 20% off a one- or two-year subscription. Predicting the next wave of Southeast Asia tech giants. Since Big Tech came to Denver, investors can’t buy enough local startups. Walter Thompson. yourprotagonist.

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 20, 2022

” Apropos year in review, Miranda collected the top takes from the TechCrunch+ team , including Amazon buying One Medical, interesting startup theses, and whether or not the TC team would be sad if Twitter vanished from our very screens. Early-stage Mexico fintech Aviva is making loans as easy as a video call , reports Christine.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

As Nubank shares fall, is it time to worry about fintech valuations ? In the rah-rah 2021 venture cycle, a great number of huge fintech rounds were raised, and companies in the sector went public. But late in 2021 and into 2022, we’ve seen fintech valuations fall. 14 climate tech investors share their H1 2022 strategies.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 28, 2022

In other news, TechCrunch has a shiny new fintech newsletter launching on Sunday. Death and taxes are indeed certain : It’s not every day that we get to quote Ben Franklin in a story, but in this case, it’s tied to technology making it easier for us to do things like pay our taxes. Big Tech Inc. Get involved!

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TechCrunch

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Wild West’ of climate tech : Mike has a story about Ceezer closing on €4.2 The EU — those guys who ensured we ended up with cookie banners on every damn website you’ve ever visited — are back at it with a new initiative that could have some major-league unintended consequences on open source software, Kyle reports. Big Tech Inc.

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TechCrunch

JULY 13, 2022

Oftentimes these events are filled with traditional seed-stage tech companies based in Silicon Valley. The pitch: Lulo is a DeFi lending infrastructure that aims to utilize order book technology to create a global liquidity layer in a permissionless way. What it does: White hats automating code reviews. Stage: Seed round.

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Use discount code TCPLUSROUNDUP to save 20% off a one- or two-year subscription. If you have information, knowledge or experience to share that could help early-stage startup founders, investors and workers make better decisions, please review our submission guidelines and drop us a line. Thanks very much for reading, Walter Thompson.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

These events aren’t just a chance to review the latest cohort of hopeful entrepreneurs — they also showcase the technology, products and services that will compete for VC and consumer attention over the next few years. Use discount code ECFriday to save 20% off a one- or two-year subscription. Omnitron Sensors.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

True crime has its grip on us all, and Lorenzo ’s review of “Tracers in the Dark” is fascinating. It also landed $55 million to continue developing its air and ground data capture technology, Kyle reports. Ed, Fin : Edtech reacquaints itself with fintech , writes Natasha M. Big Tech Inc. PST, subscribe here.

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 20, 2022

Plaid buys Cognito : After the huge Plaid-Visa deal fell through over regulatory hurdles, the fintech API company has been busy. First, Anna Heim wrote something lovely about first-time founders and how market fetishization of serial founders could be leading to new entrepreneurs not getting their due. Remember no-code?

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TechCrunch

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

We just wrapped up a three-day virtual event that included discussions and interviews with some of the most notable people in technology, media, government and venture capital. Use discount code ECFriday to save 20% off a one- or two-year subscription. It turns out fintech is worth as much as SaaS.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 24, 2023

Sarah writes that the social media giant is seeing a spike in one-star reviews, which include calling for its removal. In essence, Auto-GPT uses the versatility of OpenAI’s latest AI models to interact with software and services online, allowing it to “autonomously” perform tasks like X and Y. Big Tech Inc. You can sign up here.

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Openxcell

MAY 11, 2023

One can also make their code ‘smart’ by adding ChatGPT to their scripts. AI enabled Python code has lots of benefits. From code review to code generation, everything can be automated so as to reduce overhead costs and time taken. The code generated is much more reliable, and cost effective.

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

Use discount code TCPLUSROUNDUP to save 20% off a one- or two-year subscription. Image Credits: Paper Boat Creative (opens in a new window) / Getty Images (Image has been modified). Image Credits: Nigel Sussman (opens in a new window). Lessons we learned from the last week of fintech earnings. Tomorrow at 3 p.m.

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 1, 2022

So much software is dedicated to helping businesses improve interactions online, whether it be aimed at sales, marketing or customer service. Enter Rillavoice , a new startup with a niche focus: building speech analytics software for field sales teams that sell in person as opposed to via Zoom or over the phone.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

The public markets may have cooled on fintechs in recent months, but for entrepreneurs who are still considering starting up, “outlook good,” says the Magic 8 Ball. To find out, fintech reporter Mary Ann Azevedo contacted several active fintech investors to hear their thoughts on the state of the market in Q1 2022.

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

Tech companies that go public capture our imagination because they are literal happy endings. Full articles are only available to members, but you can use discount code ECFriday to save 20% off a one or two-year subscription. Image Credits: Nigel Sussman (opens in a new window). What China’s fintech can teach the world.

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