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South African Ed-Tech Startups Selected for Injini Fellowship, Lakestar Closes $600M Fund for European Startups

Twelve South African startups are chosen for the Injini Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship, while Lakestar raises $600 million to invest in European startups. Also, Runaya prepares for IPO as a metal recycling startup, and 21 Indian startups raise $100 million in funding.Sources:https://disruptafrica.com/2024/04/15/12-sa-startups-selected-for-latest-injini-ed-tech-accelerator/https://techfundingnews.com/revolut-backer-lakestar-closes-600m-funds-to-invest-in-european-startups/https://indianexpress.com/article/business/startups/metal-recycling-startup-runaya-ipo-vedanta-9271004/https://www.dtnext.in/news/business/21-indian-startups-raise-100-mn-779624Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:42) 12 SA startups selected for latest Injini ed-tech accelerator(00:03:33) Revolut-backer Lakestar closes $600M fund to invest in European startups(00:06:53) Metal recycling startup Runaya ready with paper work to go public, says CEO(00:09:20) 21 Indian startups raise $100 mn

Noname Security Acquisition, Empirical Ventures Supports Deep-Science Startups

Noname Security is closing on a $500 million acquisition by Akamai. Empirical Ventures spearheads early-stage investment in deep-science startups. Plus, Vana plans to let users rent out their Reddit data to train AI. Also, Indian startups secure a whopping Rs 8,779,050,000 in funding bonanza.Sources:https://www.calcalistech.com/ctechnews/article/r1z9mhdgchttps://ytech.news/en/empirical-ventures-spearheads-early-stage-investment-in-deep-science-startups/https://techcrunch.com/2024/04/13/vana-plans-to-let-users-rent-out-their-reddit-data-to-train-ai/https://www.timesnownews.com/business-economy/industry/more-money-for-indian-startups-21-ventures-bag-whopping-rs-8779050000-in-funding-bonanza-article-109283381Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:42) Noname Security closing on $500 million acquisition by Akamai(00:03:47) Empirical Ventures Spearheads Early-Stage Investment in Deep-Science Startups(00:06:30) Vana plans to let users rent out their Reddit data to train AI(00:09:14) More Money For Indian Startups: 21 Ventures Bag Whopping Rs 8,779,050,000 In Funding Bonanza

Startup Revolutionizes Clean Energy, IPOs on the Horizon, Cybersecurity Acquisition

Boeing-backed startup opens world's largest facility for turning seawater into alternative fuel. 11 startups predicted to launch IPOs this year. API startup Noname Security nears $500M deal to sell itself to Akamai. Join us as we explore these groundbreaking developments in clean energy, investment opportunities, and the evolving landscape of cybersecurity.Sources:https://www.thecooldown.com/green-tech/equatic-carbon-removal-hydrogen-production/https://www.killerstartups.com/11-startups-predicted-to-launch-ipos-this-year/https://techcrunch.com/2024/04/12/akamai-acquisition-talks-noname-security/https://www.thecooldown.com/green-tech/equatic-carbon-removal-hydrogen-production/Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:43) Boeing-backed startup set to open world's largest facility that turns seawater into alternative fuel: 'Resilient to some pretty dirty inputs'(00:02:36) 11 startups predicted to launch IPOs this year(00:04:46) API startup Noname Security nears $500M deal to sell itself to Akamai(00:08:12) Boeing-backed startup set to open world's largest facility that turns seawater into alternative fuel: 'Resilient to some pretty dirty inputs'

New AI Startup Tests Standardized AI Performance, Kazakh Startup Ranks Among Top 15 Space Startups

Introducing Vals.ai, a startup creating a standardized test for measuring AI performance. SpaceLab, a Kazakh startup, secures a spot among the top 15 space startups in California. Also, new startups join the enhanced OIST Innovation Accelerator. Plus, Morgan Stanley explains the impact of Xiaomi's EV on other EV startups.Sources:https://www.techtimes.com/articles/303524/20240412/standardized-ai-performance-test-tested-out-new-startup.htmhttps://astanatimes.com/2024/04/kazakh-startup-enters-top-15-space-startups-in-california/https://www.miragenews.com/new-startups-join-enhanced-oist-innovation-1213684/https://cnevpost.com/2024/04/12/xiaomi-ev-disruptive-force-unfolding-morgan-stanley/Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:39) Standardized AI Performance Test, Tested Out by New AI Startup(00:03:17) Kazakh Startup Enters Top 15 Space Startups in California(00:05:17) New Startups Join Enhanced OIST Innovation Accelerator(00:08:49) Morgan Stanley says Xiaomi EV's disruptive force unfolding, explains impact on other EV startups

Scavenger AI Secures Funding, Gauzy Eyes Nasdaq IPO

German startup Scavenger AI secures €1.1M to help companies with data-driven decisions. Nanotech startup Gauzy eyeing $500 million Nasdaq IPO this year. Plus, Permissionless Capital opens competition for Web3 startups. Also, applications open for Global Startup Awards Africa 2024.Sources:https://siliconcanals.com/news/startups/german-startup-scavenger-ai-secures-1-1m/https://www.calcalistech.com/ctechnews/article/rjwhu11bxahttps://www.altcoinbuzz.io/cryptocurrency-news/permissionless-capital-opens-competition-for-web3-startups/https://disruptafrica.com/2024/04/11/applications-open-for-global-startup-awards-africa-2024/Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:42) German startup Scavenger AI secures €1.1M to help companies with data-driven decisions(00:03:40) Nanotech startup Gauzy eyeing $500 million Nasdaq IPO this year(00:06:47) Permissionless Capital Opens Competition for Web3 Startups(00:08:55) Applications open for Global Startup Awards Africa 2024

Bioscience Startup Prize and Energy Innovation: Funding Opportunities for Startups

Louisiana Economic Development grants $300,000 to bioscience innovators. Seattle startup Bayou Energy revolutionizes the energy industry. Plus, Hatch Blue seeks startups for a new funding program. Permissionless Capital invites web3 startups to apply for its competition.Sources:https://www.ktalnews.com/health/louisiana-300000-grant-for-bioscience-innovators/https://www.geekwire.com/2024/this-energy-startup-wants-to-make-utility-data-more-accessible-and-spur-creation-of-new-companies/https://www.undercurrentnews.com/2024/04/10/hatch-blue-seeks-startups-for-new-funding-program/https://cryptobriefing.com/permissionless-capital-invites-web3-startups-to-apply-for-its-competition/Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:43) Startup Prize: $300,000 grant for bioscience innovators(00:03:20) This energy startup wants to make utility data more accessible — and spur creation of new companies(00:06:25) Hatch Blue seeks startups for new funding program(00:09:29) Permissionless Capital Invites Web3 Startups to Apply for Its Competition

Startup Raises €22M for Augmented Reality in Automotive Industry, Dutch Startup Partnify Secures €500K Investment

A startup bags €22M to make driving safer with augmented reality. Dutch startup Partnify secures €500K from GO Sharing founder Raymon Pouwels, others. Plus, tech startup layoffs decrease by 60% in Q1 2023. Also, the U.S. research agency launches a program to connect American and Taiwanese startups.Sources:https://thenextweb.com/news/finnish-startup-basemark-funding-augmented-reality-cars-evhttps://siliconcanals.com/news/startups/dutch-startup-partnify-secures-500k/https://news.abplive.com/business/tech-startup-layoffs-job-cuts-plunges-60-percent-2024-in-january-march-1678557https://time.com/6965106/taiwan-us-startups-national-science-foundation-program/Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:47) Startup bags €22M to make driving safer with augmented reality(00:03:24) Dutch startup Partnify secures €500K from GO Sharing founder Raymon Pouwels, others(00:05:43) Tech Startup Layoffs: Job Cuts Plunges 60% This Year In January-March, Says Report(00:07:58) U.S. Research Agency Launches Program to Connect American and Taiwanese Startups

Hana Financial Supports Green Startups, NetApp Excellerator Graduates DeepTech Founders

Hana Financial Group invests in ESG startups promoting green growth and job creation. NetApp Excellerator mentors and showcases deep tech startups at demo day. Plus, insurtech startup Honey Insurance secures $108 million in Series A funding. Also, WeAreDevelopers raises a 7-figure investment to fuel growth of its developer community platform.Sources:https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/biz/2024/04/175_372307.htmlhttps://www.expresscomputer.in/news/netapp-mentors-deeptech-startups-through-netapp-excellerator-founders-shine-as-data-alchemists-at-demo-day-12/110990/https://www.startupdaily.net/topic/funding/insurtech-startup-banks-108-million-series-a/https://www.eu-startups.com/2024/04/vienna-based-wearedevelopers-raises-a-7-figure-investment-to-fuel-growth-of-its-developer-community-platform/Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:40) Hana Financial ESG startup investments to promote green growth, job creation(00:02:46) NetApp mentors DeepTech Startups through NetApp Excellerator, founders shine as data alchemists at demo day 12(00:05:40) Insurtech startup banks $108 million Series A(00:08:18) Vienna-based WeAreDevelopers raises a 7-figure investment to fuel growth of its developer community platform

Raleigh-Durham Startup Week Empowers Entrepreneurs, Malaysia’s Start-up Funding Challenges

Raleigh-Durham Startup Week continues to evolve in service of entrepreneurs. Malaysia struggles to attract investors despite its profitable start-ups. Plus, Jony Ive and Sam Altman's AI device startup seeks $1B from top VCs. Also, EarliTec Diagnostics raises $21.5M to help diagnose autism earlier.Sources:https://wraltechwire.com/2024/04/07/raleigh-durham-startup-week-continues-to-evolve-in-service-of-entrepreneurs/https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3258014/malaysia-awash-profitable-start-ups-so-why-arent-investors-interestedhttps://contxto.com/en/news/jony-ive-and-sam-altmans-ai-device-startup-seeks-1b-from-top-vcs/https://techcrunch.com/2024/04/06/deal-dive-earlitec-diagnostics-raises-21-5m-to-help-diagnose-autism-earlier/Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:41) Raleigh-Durham Startup Week continues to evolve in service of entrepreneurs(00:03:33) Malaysia is awash with profitable start-ups, so why aren’t investors interested?(00:06:05) Jony Ive and Sam Altman's AI device startup seeks $1B from top VCs(00:08:19) EarliTec Diagnostics raises $21.5M to help diagnose autism earlier

Revolutionary Startup Empowers Employees, AI Disrupts Tech Giants, Insurance Startups Face Regulatory Challenges

A startup launches to help employees build their own benefits, disrupting the traditional healthcare system. AI boosts global startup growth and challenges big tech dominance. Startups in the insurance industry face stricter norms and regulatory challenges. Plus, an infographic on startup funding in Africa and the Middle East.Sources:https://medcitynews.com/2024/04/startup-launches-out-of-redesign-health-to-help-employees-build-their-own-benefits/https://www.killerstartups.com/ai-boosts-global-startup-growth-challenges-big-tech-dominance/https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/startups/startups-in-queue-for-insurance-licence-face-stricter-norms/articleshow/109073513.cmshttps://www.techloy.com/infographic-startup-funding-in-africa-and-the-middle-east-week-14/Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:40) Startup Launches Out of Redesign Health To Help Employees Build Their Own Benefits(00:03:56) AI boosts global startup growth, challenges big tech dominance(00:06:48) Startups in queue for insurance licence face stricter norms(00:10:00) INFOGRAPHIC: Startup Funding in Africa and the Middle East