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Rebelliousa startup aiming to build “a better chicken” has raised at least $20 million in new funding, australiabusinessblog.com has learned. The Seattle-based company calls its production technology the “most advanced plant-based meat production system in the world.” Rebellious aims to raise a whopping $30.7 million according to an audience regulatory [...]
With generative artificial intelligence (AI) systems such as ChatGPT and stable spread since it’s the talk of the town right now, it could feel like we’ve taken a giant step closer to a sci-fi reality where AIs are physical entities all around us. Computer-based AI indeed seems to be advancing [...]
Recently I found an old leather jacket in the back of a closet. It’s a vintage item in fantastic shape – except for a huge tear in one of the front pockets. Two clothing donation centers disapproved of it, so I decided to see if it was worth repairing. It [...]
Information is power, especially if you’re just starting your startup journey. Whether you’re in the ideation stage or building on the plan for friends and family or preparing to pitch investors, it’s imperative to understand the changing VC funding landscape as you plan for future growth. It’s no secret that [...]
Dmythro Bilash Contributor The EU will invest €13.5 billion in research and innovation for 2023-2024 as part of the Horizon Europe programme. For the first time in the history of the programme, it includes targeted support to Ukraine. This is one of the first real steps towards Ukraine’s integration into [...]
Nasdaq-listed Australian software giant Atlassian has seen its shares fall more than 10% in after-hours trading following the release of its December quarterly results, which posted a loss of $99.2 million. The loss compares to a rare profit of $23 million 12 months earlier. Now in its 21st year of [...]
SunFithe Nigerian cleantech startup that connects people and businesses seeking access to solar energy to payment plans that suit their needs has raised $2.325 million in seed funding. The self-proclaimed energy financial technology platform received backing from Nairobi-based lead investor Factor[e] and Sterling Bank’s SCM Capital Asset Management and participating [...]
Sudden mass layoffs at the world’s largest tech companies could be an opportunity for Australian organizations to fill long-standing gaps in their workforce. More than 70,000 employees have been laid off in the past year from tech giants as companies such as Google, Microsoftand meta – which experienced tremendous growth [...]
There’s no denying that the robotics startup world has taken a hit during the ongoing economic downturn. Recent numbers prove what we’ve all suspected for a while. But two things are true: 1) The silence is temporary; and 2) While robotics is not recession proof, construction might as well be. [...]