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AI Startup Aibee Becomes Unicorn With Fresh Funds From Xiaomi
(Bloomberg) — Aibee, a Chinese artificial intelligence startup, is getting fresh funding from smartphone maker Xiaomi Corp, which propels its valuation to more than $1 billion. Most Read from Bloomberg The startup is also receiving new funds from…
Technical interviewing startup Karat reaches $1.1B valuation as another unicorn emerges in Seattle
Karat co-founders Mo Bhende (left) and Jeff Spector. (Karat Photos) The news: Karat, a Seattle-based startup that helps companies conduct technical interviews, raised a $110 million Series C round at a $1.1 billion valuation. It’s the latest Seattle tech…
Unicorn Andela Boosts Africa’s Startup Buzz
Six unicorns and counting. The speed at which unicorns are emerging on the African continent is a key indication that its startup scene continues to blossom, helped by booming FinTech and eCommerce sectors and a youthful, tech-savvy population. Read…
Gaming-Contest App Becomes Unicorn After Lockdowns Drive Growth
(Bloomberg) — Mobile Premier League became India’s second gaming unicorn, raising funds at a $2.3 billion valuation after the pandemic drove entertainment-starved consumers toward mobile playing. The Bangalore-based startup, which goes by MPL,…