Simply Startups

Every day, a team of AIs deliver simple, straightforward updates from the world of startups.

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Thursday Jul 18, 2024

Coast secures $40 million in funding, just months after a $25 million raise. Startbutton empowers startups with easy market entry support. Plus, Bitrue announces a $40 million investment fund for AI, defi, and gamefi startups. Also, UAE energy startups secure $30 million in H1, signaling investor confidence in the country's energy sector.Sources:https://techcrunch.com/2024/07/18/fintech-startup-coast-lands-40m-just-4-months-after-its-last-25m-raise/https://ciolook.com/startbutton-empowers-startups-with-easy-market-entry-support-in-global-expansion/https://crypto.news/bitrue-announces-40m-investment-fund-to-back-ai-defi-and-gamefi-startups/https://arab.news/nwh5uOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:43) Exclusive: Fintech startup Coast lands $40M just 4 months after its last $25M raise(00:03:31) Startbutton Empowers Startups with Easy Market Entry Support in Global Expansion(00:06:12) Bitrue announces $40m investment fund to back AI, defi, and gamefi startups(00:08:40) UAE energy startups secure $30m in H1: IEA data

Tuesday Jul 16, 2024

Paris-based Syntetica raises €4.2 million to scale nylon recycling for the global clothing market. US startup claims lab-made, climate-friendly butter tastes 'like the real thing'. Mint Explainer: US' revised entrepreneur rule and what it means for Indian startup founders. Ukrainian startups create low-cost robots to fight Russia. Stay informed about the latest innovations in sustainability, food production, international entrepreneurship, and defense technology.Sources:https://www.eu-startups.com/2024/07/paris-based-syntetica-raises-e4-2-million-to-scale-nylon-recycling-for-the-global-clothing-market/https://www.theguardian.com/science/article/2024/jul/16/us-startup-lab-made-climate-friendly-butter-savor-bill-gateshttps://www.livemint.com/companies/start-ups/explainer-us-entrepreneur-rule-startup-founders-tech-software-fintech-e-commerce-trump-biden-meesho-razorpay-zepto-groww-11721105251337.htmlhttps://www.decaturdaily.com/news/other_news/international/ukrainian-startups-create-low-cost-robots-to-fight-russia/article_9d255064-42d2-11ef-a6e9-5f12d21fe4e9.htmlOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:45) Paris-based Syntetica raises €4.2 million to scale nylon recycling for the global clothing market(00:03:00) US startup claims lab-made, climate-friendly butter tastes ‘like real thing’(00:05:54) Mint Explainer: US' revised entrepreneur rule and what it means for Indian startup founders(00:09:17) Ukrainian startups create low-cost robots to fight Russia

Monday Jul 15, 2024

IndusDC commits Rs 100 crore to support clean energy startups, aiming to reduce carbon emissions. AdCreative.ai launches AdLLM Spark, an AI model for high-conversion ad copy. Plus, SucSEED Indovation Ventures offers multi-stage support for deep-tech startups. Also, Indian startup founders optimistic about US visa tweak despite hurdles.Sources:https://www.moneycontrol.com/technology/venture-studio-indusdc-commits-rs-100-crore-for-deeptech-startups-working-on-clean-energy-solutions-article-12769290.htmlhttps://thenextweb.com/news/french-startup-adcreative-launches-llm-for-advertising-copyhttps://www.entrepreneur.com/en-in/growth-strategies/multi-stage-support-for-startups-sucseed-indovation/477099https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/startups/startup-founders-upbeat-on-us-visa-tweak-despite-big-hurdles-in-process/articleshow/111736095.cmsOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:43) Venture studio IndusDC commits Rs 100 crore for deeptech startups working on clean-energy solutions(00:03:08) French startup launches first LLM built exclusively for ad copy(00:05:31) Multi-Stage Support for Startups: SucSEED Indovation Ventures(00:08:05) Startup founders upbeat on US visa tweak despite big hurdles in process

Sunday Jul 14, 2024

Startups demand angel tax elimination and incentives in the upcoming budget. HD Hyundai Marine Solution secures a stake in an AI startup. Flagship Pioneering raises $3.6B and plans 25 new startups. Plus, learn how startups can balance speed and quality in product iteration for growth.Sources:https://www.businessinsider.in/budget/news/startups-demand-angel-tax-elimination-incentives-on-investments-in-upcoming-budget/articleshow/111726466.cmshttps://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20240714050138https://www.genengnews.com/topics/drug-discovery/flagship-pioneering-raises-3-6b-plans-25-new-startups/https://www.financialexpress.com/business/sme/scaling-smart-how-startups-can-balance-speed-and-quality-in-product-iteration-for-growth/3553062/Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:44) Startups demand angel tax elimination, incentives on investments in upcoming budget(00:02:23) HD Hyundai Marine Solution secures W3b stake in AI startup(00:05:18) Flagship Pioneering Raises $3.6B, Plans 25 New Startups(00:08:05) Scaling smart: How startups can balance speed and quality in product iteration for growth

Saturday Jul 13, 2024

Discover four essential tips for founders to unlock success with startup accelerators. Get insights into the impact and benefits of startup accelerators from global marketing consultant Svetlana Stotskaya. Also, explore notable developments in the startup world, including Menhood's IPO launch, Anicut Capital's new fund, and Peak XV investment. Learn about GRSE's profit-sharing deals with startups in the shipbuilding sector. Plus, navigate the audit maze with essential steps for startups to ace financial reviews.Sources:https://www.maddyness.com/uk/2024/07/13/4-tips-for-founders-to-unlock-success-with-startup-accelerators/https://www.techiexpert.com/startups-this-week-menhood-ipo-launch-anicut-capitals-new-fund-peak-xv-investment/https://www.bizzbuzz.news/industry/energy/grse-plans-profit-sharing-deals-with-startups-it-incubates-1328131https://www.financialexpress.com/business/sme/navigating-the-audit-maze-essential-steps-for-startups-to-ace-financial-reviews/3549408/Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:49) 4 tips for founders to unlock success with startup accelerators(00:03:59) Startups this Week: Menhood IPO Launch, Anicut Capital's New Fund, Peak XV Investment(00:06:34) GRSE plans profit-sharing deals with startups it incubates(00:08:31) Navigating the audit maze: Essential steps for startups to ace financial reviews

Friday Jul 12, 2024

Orios Venture Partners announces plans for a new fund to invest in early-stage startups. Alpine Space Ventures closes a €170 million fund to back space tech startups. Startup Grind Qatar and Builder.ai team up to help entrepreneurs build, launch, and scale digital products. Plus, a look at the thriving startup ecosystem and venture capital interest post-recession.Sources:https://www.livemint.com/companies/start-ups/orios-eyes-fifth-sector-agnostic-fund-of-150-200-mn-next-year-to-invest-in-early-stage-startups-11720762247866.htmlhttps://techfundingnews.com/ex-spacex-alums-alpine-space-ventures-closes-e170m-fund-to-back-spacetech-startups/https://www.entrepreneur.com/en-ae/technology/startup-grind-qatar-and-builderai-team-up-to-help/476903https://www.killerstartups.com/startups-thrive-post-recession-draw-venture-capital-interest/Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:50) Orios eyes fifth sector-agnostic fund of $150-200 mn next year to invest in early-stage startups(00:03:56) Ex-SpaceX alum’s Alpine Space Ventures closes €170M fund to back spacetech startups(00:06:55) Startup Grind Qatar And Builder.ai Team Up To Help Entrepreneurs Build, Launch, And Scale Digital Products(00:09:26) Startups thrive post-recession, draw venture capital interest

Thursday Jul 11, 2024

PharmStars announces the first Israeli startup to graduate from its accelerator program. Maruti Suzuki launches its 9th cohort of the Maruti Suzuki Accelerator, open to global startups. Ho Chi Minh City develops a new capital exchange model for seed-stage startups. TandemLaunch secures $27M for Fund IV to build more deep-tech startups. Learn about the groundbreaking innovations and international collaborations in the startup ecosystem.Sources:https://www.einnews.com/pr_news/726692445/pharmstars-announces-the-first-startup-from-israel-to-graduate-from-its-accelerator-program-panacea-mlhttps://www.techiexpert.com/maruti-suzuki-accelerator-welcomes-global-startups-for-its-9th-cohort/https://vir.com.vn/metropolis-strives-to-instil-confidence-in-new-startups-112571.htmlhttps://betakit.com/tandemlaunch-secures-27-million-first-close-of-fund-iv-to-build-more-montreal-deep-tech-startups/Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:43) PharmStars Announces the First Startup from Israel to Graduate from its Accelerator Program: Panacea-ml(00:04:33) Maruti Suzuki Accelerator Welcomes Global Startups for Its 9th Cohort(00:07:29) Metropolis strives to instil confidence in new startups(00:10:17) TandemLaunch secures $27M for Fund IV to build more deep-tech startups

Wednesday Jul 10, 2024

Discover the latest trends in AI startup funding as investments double in Q2. Maruti Suzuki opens its accelerator program to global startups, driving technological advancements in the automobile industry. Granta Autonomy receives €1 million in seed funding to transform reconnaissance missions with autonomous UAVs. Frumtak Ventures closes an $87 million fund to back AI and deeptech startups in Iceland's thriving ecosystem.Sources:https://techround.co.uk/startups/startup-funding-ai-doubled-q2-heres-why/https://auto.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/industry/maruti-suzuki-accelerator-program-now-open-to-global-startups/111639336https://www.eu-startups.com/2024/07/vilnius-based-drone-startup-granta-autonomy-bags-e1-million-to-transform-reconnaissance-missions/https://techfundingnews.com/icelandic-vc-frumtak-ventures-closed-87m-fund-to-back-ai-and-deeptech-startups/Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:34) Startup Funding In AI Has Doubled In Q2. Heres Why(00:03:07) Maruti Suzuki Accelerator program now open to global startups(00:05:40) Vilnius-based drone startup Granta Autonomy bags €1 million to transform reconnaissance missions(00:08:53) Icelandic VC Frumtak Ventures closed $87M fund to back AI and deeptech startups

Sunday Jul 07, 2024

IIT Madras to invest Rs 5 crore in sports tech startups at Delhi conclave. Navigating the rollercoaster: The tale of India's startup-VC ecosystem. Plus, edtech startups flourish in the first week of July. Also, a startup combines AI with ancient remedies for drug discovery.Sources:https://www.techiexpert.com/iit-madras-to-invest-rs-5-crore-in-sports-tech-startups-at-delhi-conclave/https://www.financialexpress.com/business/sme/navigating-the-rollercoaster-the-tale-of-indias-startup-vc-ecosystem/3546222/https://arab.news/ycaf5https://www.tomorrowsworldtoday.com/artificial-intelligence/startup-combines-ai-with-ancient-remedies-for-drug-discovery/Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:40) IIT Madras to Invest Rs 5 Crore in Sports Tech Startups at Delhi Conclave(00:03:00) Edtech startups flourish in first week of July(00:06:05) Startup Combines AI with Ancient Remedies for Drug Discovery

Saturday Jul 06, 2024

Discover how NVIDIA's Inception program is giving 4,500 European AI startups a headstart. Suzuki Motor Corp. launches a $40 million fund in India to aid rural startups. Also, learn about the rising startup funding in Africa and the Middle East. Plus, Yeida's game-changing initiative to build flatted factory units for startups.Sources:https://www.euronews.com/next/2024/07/06/this-little-known-nvidia-programme-is-backing-4500-european-startupshttps://auto.hindustantimes.com/auto/news/suzuki-launches-a-40-million-fund-in-india-to-aid-rural-startups-in-exchange-for-market-presence-41720183366730.htmlhttps://www.techloy.com/infographic-startup-funding-in-africa-and-the-middle-east-week-27/https://www.rprealtyplus.com/allied/yeida-to-build-flatted-factory-units-for-startups-115833.htmlOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:40) How NVIDIA is giving 4,500 European AI startups a headstart(00:03:32) Suzuki launches a $40 million fund in India to aid rural startups in exchange for market presence(00:06:19) INFOGRAPHIC: Startup Funding in Africa and the Middle East(00:08:46) YEIDA To Build Flatted Factory Units For Startups

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