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AIMMO’s Global Expansion, Serverpod’s Funding Success, Japan’s Support for AI Startups, and FTX Estate’s Stake in Anthropic

AIMMO Inc. accelerates its global push with a US foray, aiming to revolutionize data solutions. Stockholm-based Serverpod secures €1.7 million to remove barriers for faster app development. Japan races to back AI startups amid Nvidia processor shortage. FTX Estate can sell near 8% stake in AI startup Anthropic, court rules. Stay updated on the latest developments in the world of startups and their impact on the tech industry.Sources:https://www.kedglobal.com/korean-startups/newsView/ked202402230018https://www.eu-startups.com/2024/02/stockholm-based-serverpod-secures-e1-7-million-to-remove-barriers-for-faster-app-development/https://asia.nikkei.com/Business/Startups/Japan-races-to-back-AI-startups-amid-Nvidia-processor-shortagehttps://www.coindesk.com/policy/2024/02/23/ftx-estate-can-sell-near-8-stake-in-ai-startup-anthropic-court-rules/Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:41) AIMMO’s global push gains speed with US foray(00:03:16) Stockholm-based Serverpod secures €1.7 million to remove barriers for faster app development(00:05:50) Japan races to back AI startups amid Nvidia processor shortage(00:07:35) FTX Estate Can Sell Near 8% Stake in AI StartUp Anthropic, Court Rules

Hakio and Sparqle: Revolutionizing Fashion and Delivery Industries with Sustainability

Aarhus-based Hakio secures €4 million to help fashion brands reduce global waste due to bad forecasting. Amsterdam-based Sparqle secures €1.2 million to set new sustainable delivery standards across Europe. Plus, a look at 8 BabyTech startups for new parents and how they are transforming the industry. Also, check out the 9-slide pitch deck Hakio used to raise $4.3 million and revolutionize the fashion industry with AI.Sources:https://www.eu-startups.com/2024/02/aarhus-based-hakio-gets-e4-million-to-help-fashion-brands-reduce-global-waste-due-to-bad-forecasting/https://www.eu-startups.com/2024/02/amsterdam-based-sparqle-secures-e1-2-million-to-set-new-sustainable-delivery-standards-across-europe/https://techround.co.uk/startups/8-babytech-startups-for-new-parents/https://www.businessinsider.com/hakio-raises-4-3-million-to-cut-fashion-waste-ai-2024-2Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:44) Aarhus-based Hakio gets €4 million to help fashion brands reduce global waste due to bad forecasting(00:03:00) Amsterdam-based Sparqle secures €1.2 million to set new sustainable delivery standards across Europe(00:05:49) 8 BabyTech Startups For New Parents(00:09:08) This startup uses AI to help fashion companies cut waste. Check out the 9-slide pitch deck Hakio used to raise $4.3 million.

Venture Capital Firms Invest in Egyptian and Israeli Startups, AI-driven Retail Solutions Capture Funding, and UN Tourism Hospitality Challenge Winners Announced

Sawari Ventures launches a $150 million fund to support Egyptian startups, while Ibex Investors closes a $106 million fund for early-stage Israeli startups. Cognitiwe secures €1 million to spearhead AI-driven retail solutions. Twistic and WeavAIR emerge as winners of the UN Tourism Hospitality Challenge. Explore the impact of these investments and innovations in the startup ecosystem.Sources:https://techpoint.africa/2024/02/21/sawari-ventures-back-egyptian-startups-fund/https://www.calcalistech.com/ctechnews/article/rjizqcfhphttps://www.eu-startups.com/2024/02/tallinn-based-cognitiwe-captures-e1-million-to-spearhead-ai-driven-retail-solutions/https://www.hospitalitynet.org/news/4120528.htmlOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:44) Sawari Ventures to back Egyptian startups with $150 million fund(00:03:39) Ibex Investors closes $106 million fund to invest in early-stage Israeli startups(00:06:00) Tallinn-based Cognitiwe captures €1 million to spearhead AI-driven retail solutions(00:08:48) Twistic and WeavAIR startups win the UN Tourism Hospitality Challenge

AI Startup Bioptimus Raises $35M, Connected Secures €2M for Space Connectivity, Vlocity AI Launches MVP Development Service

French AI startup Bioptimus secures $35 million in seed funding. Portuguese startup Connected raises €2 million for universal connectivity from space. Vlocity AI launches revolutionary MVP development service for startups. Plus, insights on winning the 2024 investment race for AI startups.Sources:https://www.businessinsider.com/bioptimus-new-ai-powered-bioscience-startup-raises-cash-top-funds-2024-2https://www.eu-startups.com/2024/02/porto-based-connected-raises-e2-million-pre-seed-to-deliver-universal-connectivity-from-space/https://www.einnews.com/pr_news/689065750/vlocity-ai-launches-revolutionary-mvp-development-service-for-startups-on-a-subscription-modelhttps://thenextweb.com/news/ai-fundraising-strategy-startups-win-2024-investmentOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:42) This AI startup founded by ex-Googlers just raised $35 million. Check out the 12-slide pitch deck Bioptimus used to land the funds.(00:02:49) Porto-based Connected raises €2 million pre-seed to deliver universal connectivity from space(00:06:12) Vlocity AI Launches Revolutionary MVP Development Service for Startups on a Subscription Model(00:08:16) Turning AI frenzy into fundraising strategy: How startups can win the 2024 investment race

Avatar Medical Secures Funding to Democratize 3D Medical Images, Walk15 Raises Funds for Employee Health, Partech Africa Closes $300M+ Fund, Japan Allows VCs to Invest in Crypto Startups

Paris-based Avatar Medical raises €5 million to democratize access to 3D medical images. Lithuanian startup Walk15 raises €1 million to address lack of physical activity among employees. Partech closes its second Africa fund at $300 million+ to invest from seed to Series C. Japan seeks to allow certain VCs to invest directly in crypto and Web3 startups.Sources:https://www.eu-startups.com/2024/02/paris-based-avatar-medical-bags-e5-million-to-democratize-access-to-3d-medical-images/https://siliconcanals.com/news/startups/lithuanian-startup-walk15-raises-1m/https://techcrunch.com/2024/02/19/partech-closes-its-second-africa-fund-at-300m-to-invest-from-seed-to-series-c/https://www.theblock.co/post/277966/japan-vc-invest-crypto-web3-startupsOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:47) Paris-based Avatar Medical bags €5 million to democratize access to 3D medical images(00:03:17) Lithuanian startup Walk15 raises €1M to help organisations address lack of physical activity among employees(00:05:47) Partech closes its second Africa fund at $300M+ to invest from seed to Series C(00:09:07) Japan seeks to allow certain VCs to invest directly in crypto and Web3 startups

Google Launches Second Startup Fund in Ukraine, Ayurvedic Startup Revolutionizes Women’s Health

Google introduces a second $10 million fund for startups based in Ukraine. Kerala Ayurveda doctors launch a platform for women's healthcare. Also, Israeli space startups reach for the stars, and Dutch startup Monumental uses robots to lay bricks.Sources:https://www.indiatvnews.com/technology/news/google-introduces-second-usd-10-million-fund-for-startups-based-in-ukraine-all-you-need-to-know-2024-02-18-917436https://www.onmanorama.com/news/business/2024/02/17/kerala-ayurveda-healthcare-startup-women-ayufy.htmlhttps://www.israel21c.org/105-israeli-space-startups-reach-for-the-stars/https://techcrunch.com/2024/02/17/dutch-startup-monumental-is-using-robots-to-lay-bricks/Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:40) Google introduces second USD 10 million fund for startups based in Ukraine(00:03:02) Hit by startup fever, Kerala Ayurveda doctors launch platform for women’s healthcare(00:05:32) 105 Israeli space startups reach for the stars(00:07:53) Dutch startup Monumental is using robots to lay bricks

Brock LINC: Empowering Startups, AI and Data Analytics in Governance, Techstars Eyes Japan, Green Entrepreneurship

Introducing Brock LINC's program for startups to create market-ready MVPs. The collaboration between local governments and tech startups is transforming governance. Techstars CEO eyes Japan as Asia's startup hub. Simply Startups presents 5 ideas for environmentally friendly product startups.Sources:https://bnnbreaking.com/tech/brock-linc-empowering-startups-to-create-market-ready-mvpshttps://economictimes.indiatimes.com/small-biz/sme-sector/leveraging-ai-and-data-analytics-transforming-governance-through-tech-startups/articleshow/107771165.cmshttps://asia.nikkei.com/Business/Startups/U.S.-Techstars-CEO-eyes-Japan-as-Asia-s-hub-for-accelerating-startupshttps://womenlovetech.com/green-entrepreneurship-5-ideas-for-environmentally-friendly-product-startups/Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:41) Brock LINC: Empowering Startups to Create Market-Ready MVPs(00:03:18) Leveraging AI and data analytics: Transforming governance through tech startups(00:06:45) U.S. Techstars CEO eyes Japan as Asia's hub for accelerating startups(00:08:45) Green Entrepreneurship: 5 Ideas for Environmentally Friendly Product Startups

Australian Startups Secure Millions in Funding, South Korean Bio Startups Expand with Collaboration

Three Aussie startups raise $198.4 million this week. South Korean bio startups expand with a Hongneung-Singapore collaboration. Plus, WeWork Labs aims to catalyze 60,000 DPIIT-registered startups. Also, a startup's AI breaks the global weather forecasting accuracy record.Sources:https://www.smartcompany.com.au/startupsmart/news/aussie-startups-raised-198-4-million-this-week/https://www.chosun.com/english/industry-en/2024/02/16/GSRMQKZBPRD7DKBAJTV4WMIQ6I/https://yourstory.com/2024/02/wework-labs-startups-incubator-accelerator-investment-mentorshiphttps://www.newsnationnow.com/business/tech/startups-ai-breaks-global-weather-forecasting-accuracy-record/Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:43) Three Aussie startups that raised $198.4 million this week(00:02:41) South Korean bio startups expand with Hongneung-Singapore collab(00:04:27) WeWork Labs aims to catalyse 60,000 DPIIT-registered startups in the coming years(00:07:40) Startup’s AI breaks global weather forecasting accuracy record

PedalStart Funds Early-Stage Startups, T-Hub and Hexagon Empower AI Startups

PedalStart announces $250K for supporting early-stage startups. T-Hub and Hexagon empower 12 AI startups in the 100-day LAB32 program. Plus, Google's latest startup growth academy aims to boost AI in cybersecurity. Also, Techstars Seattle startup Planette raises $2.4M for AI-boosted weather and climate prediction tech.Sources:https://www.techiexpert.com/pedalstart-announces-250k-for-supporting-early-stage-startups/https://bnnbreaking.com/tech/t-hub-and-hexagon-empower-12-ai-startups-in-100-day-lab32-programhttps://siliconangle.com/2024/02/15/googles-latest-startup-growth-academy-aims-boost-ai-cybersecurity/https://www.geekwire.com/2024/techstars-seattle-startup-planette-raises-2-4m-for-ai-boosted-weather-and-climate-prediction-tech/Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:42) PedalStart Announces $250K For Supporting Early-Stage Startups(00:03:05) T-Hub and Hexagon Empower 12 AI Startups in 100-Day LAB32 Program(00:05:26) Google's latest startup growth academy aims to boost AI in cybersecurity(00:08:04) Techstars Seattle startup Planette raises $2.4M for AI-boosted weather and climate prediction tech

Kenyan EV Startup Raises $24M, Investor Sentiment on Loss-Making Startups, GitHub Funds Open Source AI Startups

Roam secures $24 million to scale electric vehicle production in Kenya. Sanjeev Bikhchandani shares investor sentiment about loss-making startups. GitHub announces funding program for open source AI startups. Plus, the importance of location for life sciences startups in the UK.Sources:https://techcrunch.com/2024/02/14/roam-raises-24m-series-a-funding/https://www.storyboard18.com/how-it-works/info-edge-founder-sanjeev-bikhchandani-shares-investors-sentiment-about-loss-making-startups-23060.htmhttps://cxotoday.com/news-analysis/github-announces-funding-program-for-open-source-ai-startups/https://www.lifescienceleader.com/doc/in-the-uk-location-is-key-to-survival-for-life-sciences-startups-0001Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:42) Roam raises $24M to scale electric vehicle production in Kenya(00:03:09) Info Edge founder Sanjeev Bikhchandani shares investors' sentiment about loss-making startups(00:05:43) GitHub announces funding program for open source AI startups(00:08:25) In The UK, Location Is Key To Survival For Life Sciences Startups