Byju’s founder floats share offer to make peace with estranged investors
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by Manish Singh
3h ago
Byju Raveendran, the founder of embattling edtech group Byju’s, has made a last-ditch attempt to placate disgruntled investors, informing them that the board is weighing an offer of renounced shares to prevent dilution of their holdings ahead of validating a recent rights issue that cuts the Indian startup’s valuation by 99%. In an email to […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only ..read more
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Skyflow raises $30M more as AI spikes demand for its privacy business
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by Alex Wilhelm
13h ago
This morning, Skyflow announced that it has raised a $30 million Series B extension led by Khosla Ventures. The deal is interesting on a number of fronts, including the round’s structure and how Skyflow has been impacted by the growth of AI. The new capital comes after Skyflow expanded its data privacy business to support […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only ..read more
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Kids’ clothing and gear is more expensive than ever. Kidsy has a sustainable solution for discounts
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by Mary Ann Azevedo
14h ago
All parents know that raising kids is expensive. Especially in those early years when they quickly outgrow clothes or toys leaving parents on a never-ending cycle of buying new stuff when the old stuff is hardly worn or used.  Enter Kidsy, a new Chicago-based e-commerce startup which aims to give consumers greater access to discounted […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only ..read more
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Google.org launches $20M generative AI accelerator program
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by Kyle Wiggers
17h ago
Google.org, Google’s charitable wing, is launching a new program to help fund nonprofits developing tech that leverages generative AI. Called Google.org Accelerator: Generative AI, the program is to be funded by $20 million in grants and include 21 nonprofits to start, including Quill.org, a company creating AI-powered tools for student writing feedback, and World Bank, […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only ..read more
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Matter Venture Partners raises $300M first fund to invest in ‘hard tech’
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by Christine Hall
17h ago
Matter Venture Partners will invest in between 15 and 20 companies with the new fund in the area of "hard tech." © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only ..read more
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ChowNow snaps up YC-backed POS platform Cuboh and is laying off staff
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by Lauren Forristal
18h ago
ChowNow acquired Cuboh, a point-of-sale platform that consolidates all orders from delivery apps into one place. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only ..read more
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Don’t miss out on savings! Only 48 hours left to claim your early bird ticket
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by Robert Frawley
18h ago
The clock has almost run out! With just 48 hours left, this is your final opportunity to secure early-bird savings for TechCrunch Early Stage 2024. Don’t miss out on this chance to join industry leaders, experts, and fellow founders for a day packed with invaluable insights, networking opportunities, and actionable advice to fuel your startup […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only ..read more
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Metaview’s tool records interview notes so that hiring managers don’t have to
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by Kyle Wiggers
19h ago
Metaview integrates with apps, phone systems, videoconferencing platforms and tools like Calendly and GoodTime to automatically capture the content of interviews. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only ..read more
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Boutique startup studio super{set} gets another $90 million to co-found data and AI companies
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by Anna Heim
19h ago
While super{set} is backed by external investors, some of its capital comes from founding managing partners Tom Chavez and Vivek Vaidya, who previously co-founded Krux and sold it to Salesforce. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only ..read more
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French deep tech spinout Diamfab crystallizes hopes for diamond semiconductors to support green transition
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by Anna Heim
20h ago
Its long-term goal is to make more efficient semiconductors with a lower carbon footprint, while supporting what its CEO refers to as "the electrification of society," starting with transportation. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only ..read more
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