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Celebrating Women in Tech, Wix Accelerates Israeli Startups

atNorth CFO recognized in TechRound's 50 Women in Startups and Tech. Wix plans to accelerate promising Israeli early startups. Plus, hedge fund startups spark interest amid high fees and lackluster gains. Also, how startups are changing the game for F&B businesses.Sources:https://news.cision.com/atnorth/r/atnorth-cfo-recognized-in-techround-s-50-women-in-startups-and-tech,c3940235https://www.israel21c.org/wix-plans-to-accelerate-promising-israeli-early-startups/https://bnnbreaking.com/finance-nav/hedge-fund-startups-spark-interest-amid-high-fees-lackluster-gains-of-giantshttps://hospitality.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/speaking-heads/how-startups-are-changing-the-game-for-fb-businesses/108223314Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:41) atNorth CFO recognized in TechRound’s 50 Women in Startups and Tech(00:03:16) Wix plans to accelerate promising Israeli early startups(00:05:39) Hedge Fund Startups Spark Interest Amid High Fees, Lackluster Gain…(00:08:29) How startups are changing the game for F&B businesses

eComID Raises €2.75M to Revolutionize Fashion Returns, Gridcog Secures £3.3M for Renewable Energy Projects

Stockholm-based eComID secures €2.75 million to address the complexities of returns in the fashion industry. Gridcog wants to make planning commercial renewable projects easier and raises £3.3 million. Plus, empowering women-led climate tech startups and the transformative impact of AI on patent analysis for startups.Sources:https://www.eu-startups.com/2024/03/stockholm-based-ecomid-secures-e2-75-million-to-address-the-complexities-of-returns-in-the-fashion-industry/https://www.businessinsider.com/pitch-deck-energy-startup-gridcog-4-million-albionvc-2024-2https://asiapacific.unwomen.org/en/stories/feature-story/2024/03/highlights-from-the-lowcarbon-earth-accelerator-sessionhttps://www.expresscomputer.in/guest-blogs/the-transformative-impact-of-ai-on-patent-analysis-for-startups/109755/Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:48) Stockholm-based eComID secures €2.75 million to address the complexities of returns in the fashion industry(00:03:04) Gridcog wants to make planning commercial renewable projects easier. Check out the 13-slide pitch deck it used to raise $4.2 million.(00:05:18) Empowering women-led climate tech startups: Highlights from the LowCarbon.Earth Accelerator session(00:07:40) The transformative impact of AI on patent analysis for startups

REWE Partners with Israeli Startup for Digitized Shopping, Israeli Startups Win Climate Solutions Prize

German retailer REWE is using an Israeli startup's AI platform to digitize shopping. Seven Israeli startups claim the coveted Climate Solutions Prize. Plus, the 8200 Global program bolsters Israeli startups in the U.S. and the 8200 Alumni Association launches a global program to support Israeli startups amid the tech slowdown.Sources:https://www.calcalistech.com/ctechnews/article/byd311zzpphttps://www.israel21c.org/seven-israeli-startups-claim-coveted-climate-solutions-prize/https://bnnbreaking.com/finance-nav/business/8200-global-bolsters-israeli-startups-in-us-amid-tech-investment-slowdownhttps://www.calcalistech.com/ctechnews/article/bygxhbz6aOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:45) German retailer REWE using Israeli startup’s AI platform to digitize shopping(00:03:08) Seven Israeli startups claim coveted Climate Solutions Prize(00:06:05) 8200 Global Bolsters Israeli Startups in U.S. Amid Tech Investment…(00:09:05) 8200 Alumni Association launches global program to support Israeli startups amid tech

Asia-Pacific Startups Lead Generative AI Revolution, Canadian Startups Empower International Students

Unlocking innovation: Asia-Pacific startups set to power the generative AI revolution in 2024. Canadian startups Payfi and Passage revolutionize the support system for international students. Plus, drone startup Skye Air Mobility secures government contracts for medical supply delivery. Also, an exclusive interview with Rabbit's Jesse Lyu on the nature of startups and their fearless approach to competition.Sources:https://www.financialexpress.com/business/digital-transformation-unlocking-innovation-asia-pacific-startups-set-to-power-the-generative-ai-revolution-in-2024-3410800/https://bnnbreaking.com/world/canada/canadian-startups-payfi-and-passage-empower-international-students-with-financial-and-housing-supporthttps://startupnews.fyi/2024/03/02/drone-startup-skye-air-mobility-bags-10-govt-contracts-for-medical-supply-delivery/https://techcrunch.com/2024/03/01/rabbits-jesse-lyu-on-the-nature-of-startups-grow-faster-or-die-faster-just-dont-give-up/Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:42) Unlocking innovation: Asia-Pacific startups set to power the generative AI revolution in 2024(00:03:57) Canadian Startups Payfi and Passage Empower International Students…(00:06:59) Drone Startup Skye Air Mobility Bags 10 Govt Contracts For Medical Supply Delivery(00:09:29) Rabbit's Jesse Lyu on the nature of startups: 'Grow faster, or die faster,' just don't give up

Spanish Startups to Watch in 2024, Indian Defence Startup Raises $52M, Central Japan’s Mobility Symposium, and the Importance of Profitability for Startups

Discover the 10 fast-growing Spanish startups set to shape the future of innovation in 2024 and beyond. Learn about the largest equity raise for an Indian defence startup and the growing strength of the defence and aerospace ecosystem in India. Explore Central Japan's position as the 'Homeland of Mobility 5.0' and its efforts in fostering entrepreneurship in the mobility sector. Understand the new benchmark for startups seeking investor approval: profitability. Stay informed with Simply Startups as we bring you the latest insights and trends in the startup world.Sources:https://www.eu-startups.com/2024/03/10-fast-growing-spanish-startups-to-watch-out-for-in-2024-and-beyond/https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/in-largest-equity-raise-for-defence-startups-newspace-gets-52-mn/articleshow/108123313.cmshttps://www.streetinsider.com/PRNewswire/Central+Japan+Startup+Ecosystem+Holds+Symposium+on+%26quot%3BHomeland+of+Mobility+5.0+-+Leading+Society+to+the+Next+Generation%26quot%3B/22866012.htmlhttps://www.livemint.com/companies/start-ups/profitability-the-new-benchmark-for-startups-seeking-investor-approval-11709273190828.htmlOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:46) 10 fast-growing Spanish startups to watch out for in 2024 and beyond!(00:04:55) Newspace raises $52 mn, the largest equity raise for an Indian defence startup(00:07:18) Central Japan Startup Ecosystem Holds Symposium on "Homeland of Mobility 5.0 - Leading Society to the Next Generation"(00:10:53) Profitability: The new benchmark for startups seeking investor approval

Silence Labs Secures Funding, Qilimanjaro Quantum Tech Wins 4YFN Awards

Silence Laboratories, a cryptographic security startup, secures funding. Qilimanjaro Quantum Tech crowned winner of the 4YFN Awards. Plus, a new global startup event in Tokyo offers a chance for Japanese innovators to speak to international audiences. Also, Meta CEO discusses AI and XR with Korean startups.Sources:https://techcrunch.com/2024/02/29/silence-laboratories-a-cryptographic-security-startup-secures-funding/https://siliconcanals.com/news/startups/qilimanjaro-quantum-tech-4yfn-awards/https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/a-new-global-startup-event-in-tokyo-offers-a-chance-for-japanese-innovators-to-speak-to-international-audiences---and-get-their-overseas-expansion-plans-assessed-302075381.htmlhttps://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/tech/2024/02/419_369771.htmlOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:45) Silence Laboratories, a cryptographic security startup, secures funding(00:03:45) 4YFN Awards 2024: Spanish startup Qilimanjaro Quantum Tech crowned winner; receives a €20K cash prize(00:06:28) A new global startup event in Tokyo offers a chance for Japanese innovators to speak to international audiences - and get their overseas expansion plans assessed(00:09:21) Meta CEO discusses AI, XR with Korean startups

Choice Raises €2.3M to Digitize Restaurants, CoreVision Acquires VeFund

Prague-based Choice secures €2.3 million to help restaurants digitize their customer base. CoreVision acquires VeFund to boost the startup ecosystem. Plus, Qatar pledges 10 billion euros for French startups and tech funds. Also, Deel acquires Zavvy to step up consolidation play in the HR industry.Sources:https://www.eu-startups.com/2024/02/prague-based-choice-raises-e2-3-million-to-help-restaurants-digitize-their-customer-base-and-increase-customer-retention/https://www.wamda.com/2024/02/corevision-acquires-vefund-boost-startup-ecosystemhttps://circuit.news/2024/02/28/qatar-pledges-10-billion-euros-for-french-startups-and-tech-funds/https://techcrunch.com/2024/02/28/deel-the-12b-hr-startup-acquires-zavvy-to-step-up-consolidation-play/Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:44) Prague-based Choice raises €2.3 million to help restaurants digitize their customer base and increase customer retention(00:03:27) CoreVision acquires VeFund to boost startup ecosystem(00:06:10) Qatar pledges 10 billion euros for French startups and tech funds(00:08:03) Deel, the $12B HR startup, acquires Zavvy to step up consolidation play

Li Auto Turns Profit, CoreVision Acquires VeFund, QIA Launches $1B Fund, Seoul City Supports AI Startups

Li Auto becomes the first major Chinese EV startup to turn a profit. CoreVision acquires VeFund to reshape the startup investment landscape. QIA launches a $1 billion venture capital fund of funds to support startups in Qatar and the GCC region. Seoul City and Cyber Valley collaborate to support the overseas expansion of South Korean AI startups.Sources:https://fortune.com/asia/2024/02/27/li-auto-first-major-china-ev-startup-annual-profit-earnings-shares-surge/https://bnnbreaking.com/bnn-newsroom/corevisions-strategic-leap-acquiring-vefund-to-reshape-the-startup-landscape-in-saudi-arabiahttps://yourstory.com/ys-gulf/qia-1b-venture-capital-fund-of-funds-support-startupshttps://www.kedglobal.com/artificial-intelligence/newsView/ked202402270008Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:45) Li Auto wins race to become the first of China's major EV startups to turn a profit, sending shares up by over 25%(00:03:29) CoreVision's Strategic Leap: Acquiring VeFund to Reshape the Start…(00:06:16) QIA launches $1B venture capital fund of funds to support startups(00:08:26) Seoul City, Cyber Vally to support AI startups for overseas expansion

Startups Benefit from International Expansion, Southeast’s Innovation Surge, Fintech Startups Disrupt Traditional Banks

Venture-backed startups profit from international expansion, while the Southeast's startup ecosystem gears up with major funding and strategic partnerships. Fintech startups surge ahead in the battle for consumer attention, posing a challenge to traditional banks. Plus, Hopin, once Europe's fastest-growing startup, enters liquidation. Explore the potential benefits and considerations of international relocation for startups, the stories of startups shaping the Southeast's future, and the changing landscape of the financial industry.Sources:https://www.miragenews.com/venture-backed-startups-profit-from-1181435/https://bnnbreaking.com/tech/innovative-surge-in-the-southeast-startups-gear-up-with-major-funding-and-partnershipshttps://thefintechtimes.com/battle-for-consumer-attention-fintech-startups-surge-ahead-in-awareness-race/https://sifted.eu/articles/hopin-liquidation-news/Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:40) Venture-Backed Startups Profit from International Expansion(00:03:39) Innovative Surge in the Southeast: Startups Gear Up with Major Fun…(00:06:19) Battle for Consumer Attention: Fintech Startups Surge Ahead in Awareness Race(00:09:03) Hopin, once Europe’s fastest-growing startup, enters liquidation

Investment in Humanoid Robots and Techstars’ Restructuring

Jeff Bezos and Nvidia invest in a human-like robot startup. Techstars faces criticism for changes to its operations. Plus, Cathy Ross spotlighted in Amazon Web Services Startups video series. Also, cybersecurity startups to watch in 2024.Sources:https://www.businessinsider.com/jeff-bezos-nvidia-throwing-cash-humanoid-robot-startup-2024-2https://techcrunch.com/2024/02/23/as-techstars-retools-some-former-staffers-say-it-lost-focus-on-what-made-it-successful/https://www.einnews.com/pr_news/690899261/cathy-ross-spotlighted-in-amazon-web-services-startups-video-serieshttps://ceoworld.biz/2024/02/23/cybersecurity-startups-to-watch-in-2024/Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:41) Jeff Bezos and Nvidia are throwing serious cash at a human-like robot startup(00:03:04) As Techstars retools, some former staffers say it lost focus on what made it successful(00:05:34) Cathy Ross Spotlighted in Amazon Web Services Startups Video Series(00:07:44) Cybersecurity Startups to Watch in 2024