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Vay Expands B2B Services, Salesforce Acquires Own for $1.9B

Driverless car-sharing startup Vay steers toward B2B services. Salesforce to acquire startup Own for $1.9 billion in cash. Plus, unlocking the power of stock options in startups.Sources:https://techcrunch.com/2024/09/05/driverless-car-sharing-startup-vay-steers-towards-b2b-services/https://www.cnbc.com/2024/09/05/salesforce-to-acquire-own-for-1point9-billion-in-cash.htmlhttps://www.eu-startups.com/2024/09/unlocking-potential-the-power-of-stock-options-in-startups/https://www.eu-startups.com/2024/09/unlocking-potential-the-power-of-stock-options-in-startups/Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:40) Driverless car-sharing startup Vay steers toward B2B services(00:04:04) Salesforce to acquire startup Own for $1.9 billion in cash(00:06:57) Unlocking potential: The power of stock options in startups(00:10:01) Unlocking potential: The power of stock options in startups

NVIDIA Invests in Tokyo AI Startup, Baltic States Lead in Funding, Paylocity Acquires Airbase

NVIDIA becomes a major shareholder in Tokyo-based Sakana AI. The Baltic states continue to excel in startup funding. Paylocity acquires corporate spend startup Airbase. Plus, Indian startups showcase innovations at Semicon Taiwan 2024.Sources:https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/40701690/nvidia-to-invest-137m-in-tokyo-based-sakana-ai-becoming-major-shareholder-in-the-startuphttps://tech.eu/2024/09/05/baltic-states-continue-to-punch-above-their-weight-in-startup-funding/https://techcrunch.com/2024/09/04/paylocity-acquiring-corporate-spend-startup-airbase-for-325m/https://www.digitimes.com/news/a20240904VL206/2024-government-semicon-taiwan-2024-semicon-taiwan-silizium-circuits-taiwan.htmlOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:44) Nvidia To Invest $137M In Tokyo-Based Sakana AI, Becoming Major Shareholder In The Startup - Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOGL), NVIDIA (NASDAQ:NVDA)(00:03:28) Baltic states continue to punch above their weight in startup funding(00:06:52) Paylocity acquiring corporate spend startup Airbase for $325M(00:09:28) Two Indian startups showcase innovations at Semicon Taiwan 2024

Nvidia Invests in Japan AI Startup, Toyota-backed Startup’s Elderly Scooters

Nvidia joins a $100 million funding round for Tokyo-based startup Sakana AI, while a Japanese startup unveils innovative scooters for the elderly. Learn about Nvidia's commitment to the Japanese AI market and the unique approach of Sakana AI. Discover how the new mobility solution is revolutionizing the lives of elderly individuals.Sources:https://finance.yahoo.com/news/nvidia-joins-100-million-funding-070425898.htmlhttps://asia.nikkei.com/Business/Startups/Toyota-backed-startup-s-new-elderly-scooters-have-swappable-batterieshttps://www.kedglobal.com/korean-startups/newsView/ked202409040006https://www.kedglobal.com/companies/newsView/ked202409040003Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:41) Nvidia Joins $100 Million Funding for Year-Old Japan AI Startup(00:03:07) Toyota-backed startup's new elderly scooters have swappable batteries(00:06:00) LVMH, OpenAI, LG deepen ties with startups in S.Korea  Â(00:08:36) Naver D2SF invests in two N.American AI startups

Fleet: The IT Companion for Small Companies, Doccla Raises $46M for Virtual Hospital Solution

Laptop-leasing startup Fleet aims to become the IT companion for small companies. 'Hospital at home' startup Doccla raises $46 million for its European expansion. Plus, SparkLabs closes a $50 million fund to back AI startups. Also, Dutch-based startups that raised funding in August 2024 and are currently hiring.Sources:https://techcrunch.com/2024/09/02/laptop-leasing-startup-fleet-wants-to-become-the-it-companion-for-small-companies/https://techcrunch.com/2024/09/02/hospital-at-home-startup-doccla-raises-46-million-for-its-european-expansion/https://techcrunch.com/2024/09/02/sparklabs-closes-50m-fund-to-back-ai-startups/https://siliconcanals.com/dutch-startups-raised-funding-august-2024/Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:42) Laptop-leasing startup Fleet wants to become the IT companion for small companies(00:02:58) 'Hospital at home' startup Doccla raises $46 million for its European expansion(00:06:09) SparkLabs closes $50M fund to back AI startups(00:08:41) Dutch-based startups that raised funding in August 2024; 5 of them are hiring right now

South Korean Startups to Watch, LEVEL UP Award for Young Innovators

Watch out for these 10 hot startups from South Korea. Get ready for LEVEL UP, the ultimate startup event in Eindhoven. Plus, Palantir's CTO becomes a secret weapon for defense tech startups. Also, startup guru Paul Graham challenges Silicon Valley's conventional wisdom about founders.Sources:https://techcrunch.com/2024/08/31/watch-out-for-these-10-hot-startups-from-south-korea/https://innovationorigins.com/en/level-up-award-gives-startup-a-jumpstart/https://techcrunch.com/2024/09/01/tktk/https://fortune.com/2024/09/01/paul-graham-founder-mode-silicon-valley-conventional-wisdom-manager-mode/Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:41) Watch out for these 10 hot startups from South Korea(00:03:01) LEVEL UP Award gives startup a jumpstart(00:06:15) Palantir’s CTO, and 13th employee, has become a secret weapon for Valley defense tech startups(00:08:05) Startup guru Paul Graham delivers scathing rebuke of this Silicon Valley conventional wisdom about founders

Green-Tech Startups Driving a Sustainable Future, Amazon Hires AI Robotics Founders

Discover how green-tech startups are shaping a greener future and the significant role they play in advancing sustainability. Amazon's hiring of Covariant's founders and its implications for AI and robotics. Plus, explore the top revolutionary healthtech startups in India and the thriving startup scene in South Korea.Sources:https://www.bizzbuzz.news/industry/startups/how-green-tech-startups-are-shaping-a-greener-future-1335226https://techcrunch.com/2024/08/31/amazon-hires-the-founders-of-robotics-ai-startup-covariant/https://www.bizzbuzz.news/industry/startups/top-10-revolutionary-healthtech-startups-in-india-1335225https://techcrunch.com/2024/08/31/watch-out-for-these-10-hot-startups-from-south-korea/Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:40) How Green-Tech Startups are Shaping a Greener Future(00:02:58) Amazon hires the founders of AI robotics startup Covariant(00:05:14) Top 10 Revolutionary HealthTech Startups In India(00:05:48) Watch out for these 10 hot startups from South Korea

Startups Disrupting Legal Sector, Joshua Kushner’s Billionaire Journey, Activation Capital’s Frontier BioHealth Program

Innovation is shaking up the legal sector with 7 startups leading the way. Learn how Joshua Kushner became a billionaire startup investor before age 40. Activation Capital unveils 10 startups for its Frontier BioHealth program, advancing life sciences companies in the Richmond region.Sources:https://www.maddyness.com/uk/2024/08/31/innovation-disrupting-traditional-practices-7-startups-shaking-up-the-legal-sector/https://fortune.com/longform/josh-kushner-net-worth-thrive-capital-investments-openai-100-billion-valuation/https://www.maddyness.com/uk/2024/08/31/innovation-disrupting-traditional-practices-7-startups-shaking-up-the-legal-sector/https://www.bizjournals.com/richmond/inno/stories/news/2024/08/30/activation-capital-frontier-biohealth-participants.htmlOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:40) Innovation disrupting traditional practices, 7 startups shaking up the legal sector(00:02:20) Innovation disrupting traditional practices, 7 startups shaking up the legal sector(00:05:00) Activation Capital unveils 10 startups for new Frontier BioHealth program

Magic Raises $320M, Landian Disrupts Real Estate, Uber Partners with Wayve, EvoNexus Accelerates Startups

Generative AI coding startup Magic secures a $320 million investment. Landian revolutionizes real estate with flat-fee agents. Uber collaborates with Wayve on self-driving technology. EvoNexus partners with healthcare companies to accelerate digital health startups.Sources:https://techcrunch.com/2024/08/29/generative-ai-coding-startup-magic-lands-320m-investment-from-eric-schmidt-atlassian-and-others/https://techcrunch.com/2024/08/29/the-guy-who-sued-nar-over-real-estate-fees-has-co-founded-a-startup/https://www.cnbc.com/2024/08/29/uber-takes-stake-in-softbank-backed-self-driving-tech-startup-wayve.htmlhttps://www.sdbj.com/nonprofits/evonexus-healthcare-cos-team-up-to-accelerate-startups/Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:42) Generative AI coding startup Magic lands $320M investment from Eric Schmidt, Atlassian and others(00:03:41) The guy who sued NAR over real estate fees has co-founded a startup(00:05:29) Uber takes stake in SoftBank-backed self-driving tech startup Wayve(00:08:29) EvoNexus, Healthcare Cos. Team Up to Accelerate Startups - San Diego Business Journal

Rally Pitch Contest Winners Announced, Japan’s Startup-Friendly Tax Reforms, U.S. Startups Revolutionize Energy Storage, and Cobie’s Platform Invests $10 Million in Startups

Exciting news from the startup world! Two Indy-area startups win the Rally pitch contest with a chance to receive up to $1M in funding. Japan mulls startup-friendly tax reforms to boost its Web3 ecosystem. U.S. startups use fracking tech to store clean energy, offering an alternative to lithium-ion batteries. Cobie's platform Echo invests $10M in various startups, revolutionizing venture capital investment. Join us at Simply Startups as we explore these stories and their impact on the startup landscape.Sources:https://www.insideindianabusiness.com/articles/two-indy-area-startups-among-rally-pitch-contest-winners-eligible-for-up-to-1mhttps://bitcoinist.com/web3-at-the-forefront-japan-mulls-startup-friendly-tax-reforms/https://oilprice.com/Energy/Energy-General/US-Startups-Use-Fracking-Tech-to-Store-Clean-Energy.htmlhttps://thedefiant.io/news/defi/cobie-s-platform-echo-has-invested-usd10-million-into-startupsOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:42) Two Indy-area startups among Rally pitch contest winners eligible for up to $1M(00:03:31) Web3 At The Forefront: Japan Mulls Startup-Friendly Tax Reforms(00:06:36) U.S. Startups Use Fracking Tech to Store Clean Energy(00:09:04) Cobie’s Platform Echo Has Invested $10 Million Into Startups

CivStart Graduates Transform Government Operations, Lemniscap Launches $70M Web3 Fund

DEI tracking, live traffic data, stylish websites among exports of latest CivStart graduates. Crypto VC Lemniscap raises $70m fund to back web3 startups. U.S. startups use fracking tech to store clean energy. Lander & Rogers' Genevieve Collins on supporting startups and achieving a gender equal partnership.Sources:https://statescoop.com/civstart-govtech-startup-products-2024/https://crypto.news/crypto-vc-lemniscap-raises-70m-fund-to-back-web3-startups/https://oilprice.com/Energy/Energy-General/US-Startups-Use-Fracking-Tech-to-Store-Clean-Energy.htmlhttps://www.capitalbrief.com/article/lander-rogers-genevieve-collins-on-supporting-startups-and-achieving-a-gender-equal-partnership-3c589ffe-9038-4b24-a520-e5ebb9ed592e/Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:40) DEI tracking, live traffic data, stylish websites among exports of latest CivStart graduates(00:03:37) Crypto VC Lemniscap raises $70m fund to back web3 startups(00:06:45) U.S. Startups Use Fracking Tech to Store Clean Energy(00:09:01) Lander & Rogers' Genevieve Collins on supporting startups and achieving a gender equal partnership