Nigerian banking-as-a-service platform Maplerad raises $6M, led by Peter Thiel’s Valar Ventures
Banking-as-a-service (BaaS) platforms have taken off rapidly across the fintech world over the last 18 months. By partnering with banks,…
Indian edtech giant Byju’s raises $250 million in fresh funding
Byju’s said it has raised $250 million in new funding from existing backers as the Indian edtech giant looks to…
Indian e-commerce giant Flipkart launches metaverse shopping experience
Flipkart has launched a metaverse offering for consumers to discover and shop new products, the latest bet from the Indian…
Why Cruise is making its own chips, and a lot more besides
Cruise never planned to make its own silicon. But in the quest to commercialize robotaxis — and make money doing…
Top climate tech deals net nearly $4B in Q3, outpacing other industries
Climate tech wrapped a strong Q3, landing three of the top four equity deals, including the whopping $1 billion Series…
With a $13B valuation, Celonis defies current startup economics
When Celonis, an 11-year-old German process mining company, announced a $1 billion raise in August on a $13.2 billion post-money…
Even decacorns have their challenges
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India launches 75 digital banking units across rural areas in financial inclusion push
India on Sunday launched 75 digital banking units in villages and small towns across the country in a move that…
Meta announces legs, Hulu raises prices, and Microsoft embraces DALL-E 2
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Zombie startups
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