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AI Startup H Raises $220M, Capchase Secures $114M Funding, Tappa Solves Privacy Changes

French AI startup H raises an impressive $220 million seed round. Capchase secures a significant credit facility warehouse of $114 million to provide funding for SaaS businesses. Mobile-marketing startup Tappa addresses challenges posed by Apple and Google's privacy changes. Plus, Siemens for Startups Infrastructure and more on Simply Startups.Sources:https://techcrunch.com/2024/05/21/french-ai-startup-h-raises-220-million-seed-round/https://www.pymnts.com/startups/2024/capchase-secures-114-million-dollars-provide-funding-saas-businesses/https://www.businessinsider.com/pitch-deck-tappa-mobile-marketing-startup-raises-seed-round-2024-5https://www.siemens.com/global/en/company/innovation/startups/collaborate/smart-infrastructure.htmlOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:44) French AI startup H raises $220 million seed round(00:05:04) Capchase Secures $114 Million to Provide Funding for SaaS Businesses(00:08:07) Mobile-marketing startup Tappa is trying to solve problems made by Apple and Google's big privacy changes. See the pitch deck it used to raise $4.9 million.(00:10:50) Siemens for Startups Infrastructure

Startups Leading Protein Innovation, Micro VC Firm Launches Fund, Autonomous e-Mobility Awards, and Proptech Startups Seek Investment

USSEC's Pitch2Fork program highlights startups leading in protein innovation. IVY Growth launches a Rs 250 crore fund for startups in various sectors. Qatar recognizes visionaries, innovators, and startups at the Autonomous e-Mobility Awards. Spyre VC actively seeks to invest in early/growth-stage proptech startups.Sources:https://www.lokmattimes.com/business/ussecs-pitch2fork-spotlights-startups-leading-in-protein-innovation/https://www.financialexpress.com/business/sme/micro-vc-firm-ivy-growth-launches-rs-250-crore-fund-for-startups-in-agri-gen-ai-saas-others/3495719/https://roboticsandautomationnews.com/2024/05/21/autonomous-e-mobility-awards-2024-qatar-recognizes-visionaries-innovators-and-startups-at-prestigious-ceremony/83219/https://www.bizzbuzz.news/bizz-talk/spyre-vc-actively-looking-to-invest-in-early-growth-stage-proptech-startups-1315977Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:45) USSEC's Pitch2Fork Spotlights Startups Leading in Protein Innovation(00:03:48) Micro VC firm IVY Growth launches Rs 250 crore fund for startups in agri, Gen AI, SaaS, others(00:07:18) Autonomous e-Mobility Awards 2024: Qatar recognizes visionaries, innovators, and startups at prestigious ceremony(00:09:44) Spyre VC actively looking to invest in early/ growth-stage proptech startups

Startups Disrupting Clinical Trials, Exits in the Startup World

Startups are bringing a fresh perspective to clinical trials, revolutionizing the industry. Plus, a deep dive into what exits actually look like in the startup world.Sources:https://polsky.uchicago.edu/2024/05/20/startups-are-bringing-a-fresh-perspective-to-clinical-trials/https://medium.com/@codeeconomics/startup-equity-3-what-do-exits-actually-look-like-c0c56facdff4https://medium.com/@codeeconomics/startup-equity-3-what-do-exits-actually-look-like-c0c56facdff4https://medium.com/@codeeconomics/startup-equity-3-what-do-exits-actually-look-like-c0c56facdff4Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:39) Startups Are Bringing a ‘Fresh Perspective’ to Clinical Trials - Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation(00:02:50) Startup Equity #3: What do Exits Actually Look Like(00:06:01) Startup Equity #3: What do Exits Actually Look Like(00:09:14) Startup Equity #3: What do Exits Actually Look Like

UK Childcare Startup Raises €8.3M, Female-run Startups Invited to RaiseReady Programme

UK childcare startup tiney secures €8.3M in funding to revolutionize the industry. Female-run startups in South Africa and Kenya invited to apply for the RaiseReady programme and secure angel investment. Plus, a spotlight on the 50 most promising Israeli startups and registration opens for the VDS2024 global startup competition in Valencia.Sources:https://siliconcanals.com/news/startups/uks-tiney-gets-8-3m/https://disruptafrica.com/2024/05/13/female-run-startups-in-sa-kenya-invited-to-apply-for-raiseready-programme/https://www.calcalistech.com/ctechnews/article/r1f6hqqgahttps://tech.eu/2024/05/13/vds-opens-registration-for-its-seventh-global-startup-competition-in-valencia/Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:43) UK childcare startup tiney secures €8.3M from Rubio Impact Ventures, others(00:03:50) Female-run startups in SA, Kenya invited to apply for RaiseReady programme(00:06:53) The 50 most promising Israeli startups(00:08:46) VDS opens registration for its seventh global startup competition in Valencia

Healthcare Startups Graduate Innovation Program, Korean Firms Expand to Japan

10 biomed startups complete an innovation hub on their way to the market. Korean firms open the K-Startup Center Tokyo for expansion into Japan. Plus, Madica fuels African startup growth with its first investments. Also, tech entrepreneur Gaurav Oberoi's AI startup Lexion acquired for $165 million.Sources:https://www.israel21c.org/10-biomed-startups-complete-innovation-hub-on-way-to-market/https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/tech/2024/05/419_374450.htmlhttps://www.techinafrica.com/madica-fuels-african-startup-growth-with-first-investments/https://www.baselinemag.com/news/tech-entrepreneur-oberois-ai-startup-lexion-acquired-for-165-million/Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:40) 10 biomed startups complete innovation hub on way to market(00:03:21) K-Startup Center Tokyo opens for Korean firms' advance to Japan(00:06:29) Madica Fuels African Startup Growth with First Investments(00:09:36) Tech entrepreneur Oberoi's AI startup Lexion acquired for $165 million

Spokane Angel Alliance Fuels Startup Growth, ShapeShift Founder Pivots to Privacy-Centric AI

Spokane Angel Alliance fuels growth in Lilac City's startup scene. ShapeShift founder Erik Voorhees pivots to a privacy-centric AI startup. Plus, Seattle startup brings specialist care to underserved areas with telerobotic ultrasound system. Also, discover 3 AI tools for physician entrepreneurs with startups in 2024.Sources:https://www.khq.com/news/spokane-angel-alliance-fuels-growth-in-lilac-citys-startup-scene/article_56700e08-0f3c-11ef-ada7-9360a82e9541.htmlhttps://decrypt.co/230281/venice-ai-shapeshift-founder-erik-voorhees-morpheus-open-sourcehttps://www.geekwire.com/2024/seattle-startups-telerobotic-ultrasound-system-brings-specialist-care-to-underserved-areas/https://passiveincomemd.com/3-ai-tools-for-physician-entrepreneurs-with-startups-in-2024/Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:42) Spokane Angel Alliance fuels growth in Lilac City's startup scene(00:02:58) Why ShapeShift Founder Erik Voorhees Is Pivoting to a Privacy-Centric AI Startup(00:05:29) Seattle startup’s telerobotic ultrasound system brings specialist care to underserved areas(00:08:46) 3 AI Tools for Physician Entrepreneurs With Startups in 2024

Ethiopian Startup Kubik Expands Across Africa, World-Changing Startups Secure Grant Funding

Ethiopian low-carbon building startup Kubik plans pan-African expansion post-funding. World-changing startups scoop £100,000 grant funding. Plus, Kroger, Walmart, and Home Depot veteran Michael Lamb joins board of directors at US startup Good2Go. Also, health tech startups beat local lending hurdles with overseas funding.Sources:https://disruptafrica.com/2024/05/10/ethiopian-low-carbon-building-startup-kubik-plans-pan-african-expansion-post-funding/https://businesscloud.co.uk/news/world-changing-startups-scoop-100000-grant-funding/https://retailtechinnovationhub.com/home/2024/5/10/kroger-walmart-and-home-depot-veteran-michael-lamb-joins-board-of-directors-at-us-startup-good2gohttps://businessday.ng/health/article/health-tech-startups-beat-local-lending-hurdles-with-overseas-funding/Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:43) Ethiopian low-carbon building startup Kubik plans pan-African expansion post-funding(00:03:52) World-changing startups scoop £100,000 grant funding(00:07:19) Kroger, Walmart, and Home Depot veteran Michael Lamb joins board of directors at US startup Good2Go — Retail Technology Innovation Hub(00:09:49) Health tech startups beat local lending hurdles with overseas funding

Grindstone and USAID Launch Startup Support Program, UK Quantum Computing’s Global Competitiveness, Legacy Companies Dominate Startup Funding, SupplyScope Raises $300,000 Pre-Seed

SA's Grindstone partners with USAID for a 2-year startup support program. Can UK quantum computing startups compete globally? Legacy companies bag 75% of funds in 2023. Product development startup SupplyScope secures $300,000 pre-Seed funding from Skalata.Sources:https://disruptafrica.com/2024/05/09/sas-grindstone-partners-usaid-for-2-year-startup-support-programme/https://www.uktech.news/deep-tech/uk-quantum-computing-startups-compete-20240509https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/legacy-companies-pip-startups-bag-75-funds-in-2023/articleshow/109962573.cmshttps://www.startupdaily.net/topic/funding/product-development-startup-supplyscope-lands-300000-pre-seed-from-skalata/Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:42) SA’s Grindstone partners USAID for 2-year startup support programme(00:03:12) Can UK quantum computing startups compete on a global scale?(00:06:41) Legacy companies pip startups, bag 75% funds in 2023(00:09:19) Product development startup SupplyScope lands $300,000 pre-Seed from Skalata

DoT to Continue Support for Telecom Startups, Biodiversity Startup Secures $15.7M Series B

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) will continue its support for telecom startups through the DCIS scheme. Dendra Systems, a UK biodiversity startup, secures $15.7 million in Series B funding. Plus, Samsung Medison acquires French AI ultrasound startup Sonio for $92.7 million. Also, a Japanese startup revolutionizes manga translation using AI.Sources:https://telecom.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/industry/dot-to-continue-dcis-scheme-for-startups-in-one-form-or-other/109940762https://www.businessinsider.com/dendra-systems-raises-157-million-series-bhttps://techcrunch.com/2024/05/07/samsung-medison-to-aqcuire-french-ai-ultrasound-startup-sonio-for-92-7m/https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2024/05/08/companies/startup-to-use-ai-to-translate-manga/Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:43) DoT to continue DCIS scheme for startups in ‘one form or other’(00:03:15) Exclusive: Biodiversity startup Dendra Systems has secured a $15.7 million Series B(00:05:42) Samsung Medison to aqcuire French AI ultrasound startup Sonio for $92.7M(00:08:22) Japanese startup to use AI to translate manga

UK AI Startup Wayve Secures $1B Funding, South Korea’s NextRise Startup Fair, Berlin-based Greentech Startup Closes Seed Round

Wayve, a UK self-driving car technology startup, wins $1 billion funding for self-driving software. South Korea's largest startup fair, NextRise, to be held in June. Berlin-based greentech startup everyone energy closes a seven-figure seed round to automate renewable energy planning.Sources:https://www.theguardian.com/business/article/2024/may/07/uk-ai-startup-wayve-funding-self-driving-softbankhttps://www.kedglobal.com/korean-startups/newsView/ked202405070008https://www.eu-startups.com/2024/05/berlin-based-greentech-everyone-energy-closes-seven-figure-seed-round-to-automate-renewable-energy-planning/https://www.theguardian.com/business/article/2024/may/07/uk-ai-startup-wayve-funding-self-driving-softbankOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:44) UK AI startup Wayve wins $1bn funding for self-driving software(00:04:31) S.Korea’s largest startup fair NextRise to be held in June(00:07:46) Berlin-based greentech everyone energy closes seven-figure seed round to automate renewable energy planning(00:10:14) UK AI startup Wayve wins $1bn funding for self-driving software