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Big Tech’s Influence on AI Startups, Nuro’s Autonomous Delivery Comeback

AI startups are swapping independence for Big Tech's deep pockets. Nuro is gearing up for a comeback in the autonomous delivery market. Plus, travel startups raise $104 million and learn 3 ways to mint money from startup investing.Sources:https://techxplore.com/news/2024-07-ai-startups-swap-independence-big.htmlhttps://techcrunch.com/2024/07/27/autonomous-delivery-startup-nuro-is-gearing-up-for-a-comeback/https://skift.com/2024/07/27/tour-packages-and-digital-tipping-travel-startups-raise-104-million/https://moneyandmarkets.com/3-ways-to-mint-money-from-startup-investing/Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:41) AI startups swap independence for Big Tech's deep pockets(00:03:04) Autonomous delivery startup Nuro is gearing up for a comeback(00:06:20) Tour Packages and Digital Tipping: Travel Startups Raise $104 Million(00:08:25) 3 Ways to Mint Money From Startup Investing

Stripe Expands with Lemon Squeezy Acquisition

Stripe, the leading payments giant, acquires payment processing startup Lemon Squeezy. This strategic acquisition will enhance Stripe's merchant of record capabilities and position the company for further growth in the global payments landscape. Stay tuned to learn more about this significant development in the fintech industry.Sources:https://techcrunch.com/2024/07/26/stripe-acquires-payment-processing-startup-lemon-squeezy/https://techcrunch.com/2024/07/26/stripe-acquires-payment-processing-startup-lemon-squeezy/https://techcrunch.com/2024/07/26/stripe-acquires-payment-processing-startup-lemon-squeezy/https://techcrunch.com/2024/07/26/stripe-acquires-payment-processing-startup-lemon-squeezy/Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:34) Stripe acquires payment processing startup Lemon Squeezy(00:03:07) Stripe acquires payment processing startup Lemon Squeezy(00:05:04) Stripe acquires payment processing startup Lemon Squeezy(00:07:55) Stripe acquires payment processing startup Lemon Squeezy

European Bio-Pharma Startups, Aussie Startups Raise Millions, U.K. Startup Challenges Nvidia, Applied Intuition’s Remarkable Funding

Leading innovation: 10 promising European startups focusing on biopharmaceuticals. Three Aussie startups raise $9.7 million this week. Can this tiny U.K. AI chip company best Nvidia? Applied Intuition raises $300M four months after raising $250M. Get the latest updates on the cutting-edge startups and funding in the tech industry.Sources:https://www.eu-startups.com/2024/07/leading-innovation-10-promising-european-startups-focusing-on-biopharmaceuticals/https://www.smartcompany.com.au/startupsmart/news/three-aussie-startups-raised-9-7-million-this-week/https://fortune.com/2024/07/26/fractile-ai-chip-startup-nvidia-15-million-funding-seed-round/https://techcrunch.com/2024/07/25/applied-intuition-300-million-secondary-fidelity/Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:42) Three Aussie startups that raised $9.7 million this week(00:03:11) Can this tiny U.K. AI chip company best Nvidia?(00:06:32) Applied Intuition raises $300M four months after raising $250M

Dutch SaaS Platform Payt Raises €55M for European Expansion, Startups Giving Plastic a Second Chance, Fintech Booming in Kazakhstan, CPG Startups Under Pressure to Lower Costs

Dutch accounts receivable SaaS platform Payt secures €55 million for European expansion. Startups in India are giving plastic a second chance at life. The fintech sector in Kazakhstan is booming with quadruple the number of startups. CPG startups face pressure to lower costs amidst big-box retailers' price cuts.Sources:https://www.eu-startups.com/2024/07/dutch-accounts-receivable-saas-payt-raises-e55-million-to-fuel-european-expansion/https://www.entrepreneur.com/en-in/news-and-trends/from-waste-to-wonder-these-startups-are-giving-plastic-a/477482https://astanatimes.com/2024/07/number-of-fintech-startups-quadruple-in-kazakhstan-as-market-booming/https://www.modernretail.co/operations/as-big-box-retailers-cut-prices-cpg-startups-are-also-facing-pressure-to-lower-costs/Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:41) Dutch accounts receivable SaaS Payt raises €55 million to fuel European expansion(00:03:20) From Waste to Wonder: These Startups are Giving Plastic a Second Chance at Life(00:05:50) Number of Fintech Startups Quadruple in Kazakhstan, as Market Booming(00:08:32) As big-box retailers cut prices, CPG startups are also facing pressure to lower costs

Angel Tax Abolition Boosts Indian Startups, Exoticca Raises €60M in Series D

The recent abolition of the angel tax in India has positive implications for startups. Spanish startup Exoticca secures €60 million in a Series D funding round. Also, Agrobiomics raises €4 million to make plants climate resilient. Plus, Boba Network unveils a $1 million Liftoff Accelerator for Web3 startups.Sources:https://www.ndtvprofit.com/budget/budget-2024-what-angel-tax-abolition-could-mean-for-startupshttps://techcrunch.com/2024/07/23/spanish-startup-exoticca-raises-a-e60m-series-d-for-tour-packages-platform/https://www.eu-startups.com/2024/07/copenhagen-based-agrobiomics-harvests-e4-million-to-make-plants-climate-resilient/https://www.cointrust.com/market-news/boba-network-unveils-1-million-liftoff-accelerator-for-web3-startupsOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:45) Budget 2024: What Angel Tax Abolition Could Mean For Startups(00:03:34) Spanish startup Exoticca raises a €60M Series D for its tour packages platform(00:06:38) Copenhagen-based Agrobiomics harvests €4 million to make plants climate resilient(00:09:02) Boba Network Unveils $1 Million Liftoff Accelerator for Web3 Startups

Union Budget 2024 Boosts Startups, Founders Launchpad Unveils Cohort

Major boost for startups with the abolition of angel tax in the Union Budget 2024. Founders Launchpad unveils its second cohort of high-potential startups. Plus, FM announces a fund to back spacetech startups and Samsung Electronics launches nationwide recruitment for innovative startups through 'C-Lab Outside'. Stay updated on the latest developments in the startup ecosystem.Sources:https://www.tice.news/tice-trending/union-budget-2024-major-boost-for-startups-with-angel-tax-abolition-6595487https://business.inquirer.net/470728/founders-launchpad-unveils-its-second-cohort-of-high-potential-startupshttps://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/startups/budget-2024-fm-announces-rs-1000-crore-fund-to-back-spacetech-startups/articleshow/111947675.cmshttps://www.koreatechdesk.com/samsung-electronics-launches-nationwide-recruitment-for-innovative-startups-through-c-lab-outside/Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:46) Union Budget 2024: Major Boost for Startups with Angel Tax Abolition(00:04:34) Founders Launchpad unveils its second cohort of high-potential startups(00:06:41) Budget 2024: FM announces Rs 1,000 crore fund to back spacetech startups(00:09:16) Samsung Electronics Launches Nationwide Recruitment for Innovative Startups Through' C-Lab Outside'

Digital First AI Secures Funding, Bluelearn Shuts Shop, VSim Raises Funds, Samsung Launches Startup Competition

Krakow-based Digital First AI secures €3.5 million to leverage AI for marketing strategies. Edtech startup Bluelearn shuts shop and plans to return 70% of capital to investors. Manchester-based VSim, founded by ex-Nvidia engineers, is raising funding from EQT Ventures. Samsung Electronics announces 'C-Lab Outside' startup competition to foster innovation and collaboration.Sources:https://www.eu-startups.com/2024/07/krakow-based-digital-first-ai-gets-e3-5-million-to-leverage-ai-for-marketing-strategies-and-ad-content/https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/startups/edtech-startup-bluelearn-shuts-shop-to-return-70-of-capital-to-investors/articleshow/111920548.cmshttps://www.businessinsider.com/ex-nvidia-engineers-raising-vc-funding-tech-startup-vsim-eqt-2024-7https://www.businesskorea.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=221672Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:45) Krakow-based Digital First AI gets €3.5 million to leverage AI for marketing strategies and ad content(00:04:00) Edtech startup Bluelearn shuts shop, to return 70% of capital to investors(00:06:27) VSim, a Manchester-based compute startup founded by ex-Nvidia engineers, is raising funding from EQT Ventures(00:08:51) Samsung Electronics to Hold “C-Lab Outside” Startup Competition

MaxOvary Wins Startup Competition, Innovative Solar Panel Recycling, Indian Startups Secure Funding

MaxOvary emerges as the winner of an Israeli startup competition, developing groundbreaking technology for treating gynecological diseases. 9Tech revolutionizes solar panel recycling, recovering up to 99% of panel components. Indian startups secure over $200 million in funding, showcasing the growing confidence in the Indian startup scene. Stay updated on the latest advancements in women's health, renewable energy, and the Indian startup ecosystem with Simply Startups.Sources:https://www.jpost.com/business-and-innovation/tech-and-start-ups/article-811184https://www.thecooldown.com/green-tech/recycling-solar-panels-italian-startup/https://www.atalayar.com/en/articulo/economy-and-business/renewable-energy-startups-will-raise-59-billion-dollars-by-2024/20240720140000203070.htmlhttps://telecom.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/internet/indian-startups-secured-over-usd-200-mn-in-funding-this-week/111900116Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:44) MaxOvary Wins $50,000 at Israeli Startup Competition(00:03:28) Startup develops method to safely recycle 99% of used solar panels: 'A small mine of precious elements'(00:06:37) Renewable energy startups will raise 5.9 billion dollars by 2024(00:09:20) Indian startups secured over USD 200 mn in funding this week

Bill Gates-Backed Startup Creates Sustainable Butter Alternative, Global Startups Club Announces Networking Events

A California-based startup backed by Bill Gates develops butter-like fat from thin air and water. Global Startups Club announces key networking events across major cities. Join us as we explore the future of sustainable food alternatives and the opportunities for startups to connect and collaborate.Sources:https://www.odditycentral.com/foods/bill-gates-backed-startup-makes-butter-out-of-thin-air-and-water.htmlhttps://startupnews.fyi/2024/07/20/global-startups-club-announces-key-networking-events-across-major-cities/https://startupnews.fyi/2024/07/20/global-startups-club-announces-key-networking-events-across-major-cities/https://startupnews.fyi/2024/07/20/global-startups-club-announces-key-networking-events-across-major-cities/Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:36) Bill Gates-Backed Startup Makes Butter Out of Thin Air and Water(00:02:59) Global Startups Club Announces Key Networking Events Across Major Cities(00:05:18) Global Startups Club Announces Key Networking Events Across Major Cities(00:08:42) Global Startups Club Announces Key Networking Events Across Major Cities

Challenges in South Korea’s Startup Ecosystem, Secrets of Successful Pitch Decks, Teen-Focused Period-Care Startups, and Dutch Chip Manufacturing Startup Raises €135M

Early-stage VC funding plunges in South Korea, impacting the startup ecosystem. Discover the secrets behind successful pitch decks from top startups. Explore the rise of teen-focused period-care startups in the wholesale market. Learn about a Dutch chip manufacturing startup that raised €135M to revolutionize the industry.Sources:https://www.kedglobal.com/korean-startups/newsView/ked202407190008https://www.mobileappdaily.com/knowledge-hub/startups-pitch-deck-exampleshttps://www.modernretail.co/operations/more-teen-focused-period-care-startups-are-entering-wholesale/https://siliconangle.com/2024/07/18/dutch-chip-manufacturing-quality-control-startup-nearfield-instruments-raises-e135m/Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:40) Early-stage VC funding plunges amid dearth of targets(00:03:06) Top 25+ Pitch Deck Examples from Successful Startups(00:05:43) More teen-focused period-care startups are entering wholesale(00:08:00) Dutch chip manufacturing quality control startup Nearfield Instruments raises €135M