embedded news week: U.K. chip startups, natural language quantum
Here’s our weekly snapshot of some of the embedded news that has come through our inbox, covering news, products, funding and events news. In the embedded world, semiconductor startups in the U.K. are not as fortunate as those in the U.S. or Israel where…
The growth of startups in the MENA region
© Motivate Publishing Empty table and chair against window at new workplace The Middle East is becoming a popular investment location for both regional and worldwide investors. Young…
High-tech jewelry startup in Lancaster wins Ben Franklin “Big Idea” innovation contest | Local Business
A high-tech Lancaster startup captured first place in the Ben Franklin Technology Partners’ “Big Idea” innovation competition on Thursday, taking home the $30,000 grand prize. Faubion Jewelry, a maker of unique engagement and wedding rings, bested seven…
CATL cell-to-pack tech going into Indiana-built ELMS electric van, future battery swapping too
Startup Electric Last Mile Solutions (ELMS) this week announced two new battery partnerships. Chinese battery supplier CATL will provide its cell-to-pack technology to startup ELMS for use in its Indiana-assembled electric delivery vans. ELMS is also…
Benzinga Market Data to Be Leveraged by Fintech Startup Market Action
Published: Oct. 15, 2021 at 8:02 AM CDT|Updated: 3 hours ago DETROIT, Oct. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Benzinga, the largest financial news vendor to North American brokerages, announced today that it has partnered with a fintech startup Market Action…
The defense gets smacked down twice in one day
Attorneys for the Theranos founder tried – and failed – to bar the reporter John Carreyrou from the trial. Gilbert Carrasquillo/Getty Images; Michael Loccisano/Getty Images; Samantha Lee/Insider Prosecutors and defense attorneys are battling…
Execs from GitHub and Microsoft Azure invest in new AI startup that helps devs build intelligent apps
SpiceAI co-founders Luke Kim (left) and Phillip LeBlanc. (SpiceAI Photo) The news: Spice AI, a new Seattle startup that aims to help developers quickly build AI-powered software applications, raised a $1 million pre-seed round. The backers: There are…
Space Force wants to learn how venture capitalists assess startups
With the space sector attracting so many new businesses, it can be difficult for the government to assess the qualifications of startups bidding for SBIR contracts WASHINGTON — An agreement just announced between the U.S. Space Force and a venture…
Fund to Let Retail Investors Bet on Early Tech Startups
The founders of Forge Global Inc., an online marketplace for buying and selling shares of private firms, are launching a new money manager that invests in technology startups before they go public. The new company, D/XYZ, has raised $100 million for its…
UC’s 12-point change plan in response to protests; Meesho records 750% surge in user base during festive sales
© Provided by CNBCTV18 Urban Company responds to concerns, charts out 12-point change plan Following concerns raised by some female beauty service professionals associated with the on-demand at-home services app Urban Company (UC), the startup has now…