Bangladeshi retail tech startup raises $74m from US fund
SINGAPORE — ShopUp, a Bangladesh-based startup that is trying to digitalize mom-and-pop shops in the country, has raised $74.4 million in a round led by Valar Ventures, according to Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority filings seen by…
China’s Liu He Says Support for Private Business Has Not Changed | Investing News
BEIJING (Reuters) – China’s Vice Premier Liu He said on Monday policies supporting the private sector would not change, state media reported, amid growing concern a crackdown on a wide range of industries was hurting businesses. Liu said…
3 Ways to Be a Better Advocate For a Startup Visa
Here’s how you can make a difference. Free Preview: Start Your Own Business Submit your email below to get an exclusive glimpse of Chapter 3: “Good Idea! How Do I Know If I Have a Great Idea for a Business? September 5, 2021 4 min read Opinions…
Nutson’s Weekly Auto News Wrap-up – Aug 29
AUTO CENTRAL CHICAGO – Septrmber 5, 2021: Every Sunday Larry Nutson, The Chicago Car Guy and Executive Producer, with able assistance from senior editor Thom Cannell from The Auto Channel Michigan Bureau, compile The Auto Channel’s…
Y Combinator Grew As Covid Forced It Online
Hello! Welcome to this weekly roundup of stories from Matt Turner, Insider’s co-Editor in Chief of business. Subscribe here to get this newsletter in your inbox every Sunday. Plus, download Insider’s app for news on the go – click here for…
Startups are way up in Tennessee, nationally amid pandemic
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (AP) — Despite the COVID-19 pandemic — or perhaps because of it — business starts jumped to a record high in the first half of 2021, according to filings with the Tennessee Secretary of State’s Office. “People who have been displaced…
Startup uses behavioral science to combat student absenteeism [Video]
Chronic absenteeism by school students is one of the many problems exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. EveryDay Labs is a startup looking to boost attendance rates by 10% to 15% districtwide. The company recently announced an $8 million Series A round…
As Summer Ends, Wedding Season Is Still Booming
Wedding bells are expected to continue ringing loud and clear over the coming months despite stagnating vaccination rates and continued spread of COVID-19, as couples who postponed their nuptials forge ahead with rescheduled (or, in some cases,…
Music startup Roli has filed for administration and is reforming as beginner-focused Luminary
UK music startup Roli, best known for its squishy keyboards like the Seaboard Rise, has filed for administration and is reforming as Luminary. The new company will focus on the Lumi keyboard and app, which are designed to teach beginners to play the…
Rocket built by startup Firefly explodes off California coast
By Jackie Wattles, CNN Business A 100-foot-tall rocket burst into flames mid-air after launching from California Thursday evening, dashing the hopes of a Texas-based startup to put a rocket into Earth’s orbit on its first-ever launch attempt. The rocket,…