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Berlin-based goodcarbon secures funding, African AI startups invited to Intel Liftoff Hackathon

Berlin-based startup, goodcarbon, secures €5.25 million to bring new high-quality nature-based solutions to market. African AI startups invited to apply for the Intel Liftoff Hackathon. Plus, Nvidia acquires two Israeli startups aiming to run AI models more cheaply. Also, POP helps D2C startups tackle customer acquisition and retention hurdles.Sources:https://www.eu-startups.com/2024/04/berlin-based-goodcarbon-secures-e5-25-million-to-bring-new-high-quality-nature-based-solutions-to-market/https://disruptafrica.com/2024/04/25/african-ai-startups-invited-to-apply-for-intel-liftoff-hackathon/https://seekingalpha.com/news/4093804-nvidia-acquisition-two-israeli-startups-lower-costs-ai-modelshttps://entrackr.com/2024/04/pop-helps-d2c-startups-tackle-customer-acquisition-and-retention-hurdles/Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:44) Berlin-based goodcarbon secures €5.25 million to bring new high-quality nature-based solutions to market(00:02:57) African AI startups invited to apply for Intel Liftoff Hackathon(00:05:39) Nvidia to buy two Israeli startups aiming to run AI models more cheaply(00:07:51) POP helps D2C startups tackle customer acquisition and retention hurdles

OSINT Startups Thriving in 2024, Baltimore Peninsula Offers Free Rent for Startups

Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) tech startups are revolutionizing intelligence gathering. Meanwhile, Baltimore Peninsula rolls out the red carpet for startups with a year of free rent. Plus, Nagomi Security raises $23 million for its proactive defense platform, and former Magic Leapers launch a platform for AR experiences.Sources:https://techround.co.uk/startups/open-source-intelligence-tech-startups-2024/https://technical.ly/civic-news/baltimore-peninsula-turnkey-offices-free-rent-mag-partners/https://www.calcalistech.com/ctechnews/article/rj2nf00uzahttps://techcrunch.com/2024/04/24/former-magic-leapers-launch-a-platform-for-ar-experiences/Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:42) Open Source Intelligence Tech Startups In 2024(00:03:44) Free rent for a year as Baltimore Peninsula rolls out the red carpet for startups(00:07:34) Nagomi Security raises $23 million Series A for proactive defense platform(00:11:46) Former Magic Leapers launch a platform for AR experiences

Rippling’s Record Funding and Valuation Surge, 14Peaks Capital Closes $30M Fund, Sorted Raises €1.9M for Recycling Tech, Octomind Secures €4.5M for Bug-Free Software Development

HR tech startup Rippling climbs to a $13.5 billion valuation after Coatue-led funding. Swiss VC firm 14Peaks Capital closes a $30 million fund to back startups redefining fintech and the future of work. London-based recycling startup Sorted raises over €1.9 million to solve the material sorting gap. German startup Octomind raises €4.5 million to create a bug-free future for software development.Sources:https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/technology/hr-tech-startup-rippling-climbs-to-13-5-billion-valuation-after-coatue-led-funding/articleshow/109524086.cmshttps://techfundingnews.com/14peaks-capital-closes-30m-fund-to-back-startups-redefining-fintech-and-future-of-work/https://www.eu-startups.com/2024/04/london-based-recycling-startup-sorted-raises-over-e1-9-million-aiming-to-solve-material-sorting-gap/https://www.eu-startups.com/2024/04/german-startup-octomind-raises-e4-5-million-to-create-a-bug-free-future-for-software-development/Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:48) HR tech startup Rippling climbs to $13.5 billion valuation after Coatue-led funding(00:04:03) 14Peaks Capital closes $30M fund to back startups redefining fintech and future of work(00:06:39) London-based recycling startup Sorted raises over €1.9 million aiming to solve material sorting gap(00:09:34) German startup Octomind raises €4.5 million to create a bug-free future for software development

AQUABATTERY Secures €6M Funding, Smart Reporting Closes €23M Series C

Dutch startup AQUABATTERY secures €6M from EIT InnoEnergy, InnovationQuarter, Invest-NL, others. Munich-based Smart Reporting closes €23 million Series C to strengthen presence in North America and Australia. Italian deep tech startup Lithium Lasers raises €2 million to take UV lasers to the next frontier. Global Fund Startup Wise Guys launches construction tech specialized fund and accelerator program in Saudi Arabia.Sources:https://siliconcanals.com/news/startups/dutch-startup-aquabattery-secures-6m/https://www.eu-startups.com/2024/04/munich-based-smart-reporting-closes-e23-million-series-c-to-strengthen-presence-in-north-america-and-australia/https://www.eu-startups.com/2024/04/italian-deep-tech-startup-lithium-lasers-raises-e2-million-to-take-uv-lasers-to-the-next-frontier/https://www.streetinsider.com/PRNewswire/Global+Fund+Startup+Wise+Guys+Launches+Construction+Tech+Specialized+Fund+and+Accelerator+Program+in+Saudi+Arabia/23092710.htmlOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:49) Dutch startup AQUABATTERY secures €6M from EIT InnoEnergy, InnovationQuarter, Invest-NL, others(00:03:23) Munich-based Smart Reporting closes €23 million Series C to strengthen presence in North America and Australia(00:06:17) Italian deep tech startup Lithium Lasers raises €2 million to take UV lasers to the next frontier(00:09:15) Global Fund Startup Wise Guys Launches Construction Tech Specialized Fund and Accelerator Program in Saudi Arabia

Ferrari’s Tech Startup Approach, Leadership Shifts in Startups, IIT-M’s Startup Success, and eMerge Americas Highlights

Ferrari's CEO runs the luxury car company like a tech startup. Startups shuffle top deck to ace long-term profitability game. IIT-M aims for 100 more startups by its graduates. eMerge Americas showcases AI, Pitbull, and startup optimism. Stay updated on the latest trends in the automotive industry, startup ecosystem, Indian institutes, and tech conferences.Sources:https://www.businessinsider.com/ferrari-ceo-benedetto-vigna-leads-company-tech-startup-2024-4https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/startups/startups-shuffle-top-deck-play-to-ace-long-term-profitability-game/articleshow/109464968.cmshttps://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/iit-m-new-goal-100-more-startups-by-its-graduates/articleshow/109467034.cmshttps://refreshmiami.com/ai-pitbull-and-startup-optimism-star-at-emerge-americas-day-2/Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:41) Ferrari's CEO likes to run the luxury car company like a tech startup(00:03:02) Startups shuffle top deck, play to ace long-term profitability game(00:05:28) Iit-m New Goal: 100 More Startups By Its Graduates | Chennai News(00:07:55) AI, Pitbull and startup optimism star at eMerge Americas Day 2

Latin American AI Startups Revolutionize Farming, Michigan Lawmakers Support Innovation

Latin American AI startups are transforming the agricultural industry with the power of artificial intelligence. Michigan lawmakers are working to support startups and innovation in the state. Plus, a German startup offers a modular PV system for parking lots.Sources:https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/technology/harvesting-data-latin-american-ai-startups-transform-farming/articleshow/109448534.cmshttps://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/technology/harvesting-data-latin-american-ai-startups-transform-farming/articleshow/109448534.cmshttps://www.fox2detroit.com/news/michigan-lawmakers-working-to-support-startups-innovation-in-statehttps://www.pv-magazine.com/2024/04/19/german-startup-offers-modular-pv-system-for-parking-lots/Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:41) 'Harvesting data': Latin American AI startups transform farming(00:03:23) 'Harvesting data': Latin American AI startups transform farming(00:05:52) Michigan Lawmakers working to support startups, innovation in state(00:08:31) German startup offers modular PV system for parking lots

Government Launches Startup Accelerator, AI Chip Startup Raises $250M

The government launches a groundbreaking national accelerator program for startups in the Philippines. California-based AI chip startup Rivos raises over $250 million in funding. Plus, a government-backed investment fund targets early-stage space startups. Also, Web Summit Rio highlights women-founded startups in the tech industry.Sources:https://business.inquirer.net/455321/govt-launches-accelerator-for-startupshttps://mugglehead.com/california-ai-chip-startup-rivos-raises-over-us250-million-to-advance-its-goals/https://www.electronicsweekly.com/news/business/finance/space-portfolio-fund-targets-early-stage-space-startups-2024-04/https://america.cgtn.com/2024/04/18/women-founded-startups-take-the-spotlight-at-web-summit-rioOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:40) Gov't launches accelerator for startups(00:03:08) California AI chip startup Rivos raises over US$250M to advance its goals(00:05:46) Space Portfolio fund targets early-stage space startups(00:09:04) Women-founded startups take the spotlight at Web Summit Rio

Indian STEM Startups in Climate and Healthtech, Birmingham Startup Closes Seed Round

Former IFC exec's new VC Synapses bets on Indian STEM startups in climate and healthtech. Birmingham startup Condoit closes $4.25 million seed round. Plus, Heatseeker revolutionizes business idea validation and market research. Also, Elon Musk to meet Indian aerospace startups, potential investment plans in the space sector.Sources:https://www.dealstreetasia.com/stories/synapses-ruchira-shukla-interview-392029https://www.al.com/business/2024/04/birmingham-startup-condoit-closes-425-million-seed-round.htmlhttps://www.startupdaily.net/topic/business/heatseeker-is-the-startup-you-need-to-be-a-better-founder-and-build-faster/https://www.firstpost.com/tech/elon-musk-to-place-a-bet-on-indian-space-sector-spacex-ceo-to-meet-aerospace-startups-next-week-13760922.htmlOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:43) Former IFC exec's new VC Synapses bets on Indian STEM startups in climate, healthtech(00:03:04) Birmingham startup Condoit closes $4.25 million seed round(00:05:32) Heatseeker is the startup you need to be a better founder and build faster(00:08:17) Elon Musk to place a bet on Indian space sector? SpaceX CEO to meet aerospace startups next week

CTO2B Secures Funding for Automated DevOps, Intel Ignite Launches Seventh Cohort, NPHarvest Raises Funds for Nutrient Recycling

Vilnius-based CTO2B secures €1 million pre-seed funding to automate DevOps on cloud infrastructure. Intel Ignite launches its seventh cohort in Europe, featuring ten deep tech startups. Finnish startup NPHarvest raises €2.2 million to fuel its mission of recycling nutrients from wastewater. Plus, discover the winning formula for venture capital funds in picking successful startups.Sources:https://www.eu-startups.com/2024/04/vilnius-based-cto2b-secures-e1-million-pre-seed-to-automate-devops-on-cloud-infrastructure/https://www.eenewseurope.com/en/another-ten-startups-for-seventh-intel-ignite-europe/https://www.eu-startups.com/2024/04/finnish-startup-npharvest-raises-e2-2-million-to-fuel-its-mission-to-recycle-nutrients-from-wastewater/https://www.imd.org/ibyimd/innovation/six-things-that-help-pick-winning-startups/Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:45) Vilnius-based CTO2B secures €1 million pre-seed to automate DevOps on cloud infrastructure(00:03:27) Another ten startups for seventh Intel Ignite Europe(00:07:39) Finnish startup NPHarvest raises €2.2 million to fuel its mission to recycle nutrients from wastewater(00:10:18) Six things that help pick winning startups

GridBeyond Secures €52.25M Series C, Mosa Meat Raises €40M for Cultured Beef

Dublin-based GridBeyond closes €52.25 million Series C to continue its intelligent energy platform evolution. After achieving B-Corp certification, Leonardo Di Caprio-backed Dutch startup Mosa Meat secures €40M. Plus, renewable energy startup MGA Thermal tops up with $5.7 million raise. Also, NDIS self-managed healthcare startup PlanCare pockets $2.5 million from Perth's new VC.Sources:https://www.eu-startups.com/2024/04/dublin-based-gridbeyond-closes-e52-25-million-series-c-to-continue-its-intelligent-energy-platform-evolution/https://siliconcanals.com/news/startups/dutch-mosa-meat-secures-40m/https://www.startupdaily.net/topic/funding/renewable-energy-startup-mga-thermal-tops-up-with-5-7-million-raise/https://www.startupdaily.net/topic/funding/ndis-self-managed-healthcare-startup-plancare-pockets-2-5-million-from-perths-new-vc/Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:53) Dublin-based GridBeyond closes €52.25 million Series C to continue its intelligent energy platform evolution(00:02:31) After achieving B-Corp certification, Leonardo Di Caprio-backed Dutch startup Mosa Meat secures €40M(00:06:04) Renewable energy startup MGA Thermal tops up with $5.7 million raise(00:08:49) NDIS self-managed healthcare startup PlanCare pockets $2.5 million from Perth's new VC