Database startup Neon nabs a Microsoft investment
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Database startup Neon nabs a Microsoft investment

In a sign that big tech companies are ready and willing to shell out cash for database tech, Neon, a startup building an open source alternative to AWS Aurora Postgres, on Wednesday announced that Microsoft’s venture arm M12 led a $25 million strategic investment in its business. The capital will go toward R&D, Neon co-founder […]

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In a sign that big tech companies are ready and willing to shell out cash for database tech, Neon, a startup building an open source alternative to AWS Aurora Postgres, on Wednesday announced that Microsoft’s venture arm M12 led a $25 million strategic investment in its business. The capital will go toward R&D, Neon co-founder
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Ex-Clubhouse employees take another swing at a social networking startup
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Ex-Clubhouse employees take another swing at a social networking startup

The ex-Clubhouse, Netflix employees raised $1.65M for an app that combines social media, networking, and dating.

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The ex-Clubhouse, Netflix employees raised $1.65M for an app that combines social media, networking, and dating.
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Fintech Payoneer is buying 5-year-old global payroll startup Skuad for $61M in cash
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Fintech Payoneer is buying 5-year-old global payroll startup Skuad for $61M in cash

New York-based fintech Payoneer has acquired Skuad, a Singapore-based global HR and payroll startup, for $61 million in cash, the company exclusively told TechCrunch.  Payoneer said it could also pay up to another $10 million, contingent on if Skuad meets various performance goals within the first 18 months of the acquisition. Payoneer also committed to […]

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New York-based fintech Payoneer has acquired Skuad, a Singapore-based global HR and payroll startup, for $61 million in cash, the company exclusively told TechCrunch.  Payoneer said it could also pay up to another $10 million, contingent on if Skuad meets various performance goals within the first 18 months of the acquisition. Payoneer also committed to
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Airbnb details plans to expand beyond short-term rentals, including co-hosting and relaunching ‘experiences’
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Airbnb details plans to expand beyond short-term rentals, including co-hosting and relaunching ‘experiences’

Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky suggested on Tuesday’s Q2 earnings call with investors that the company will soon expand into new products and services, including co-hosting, a relaunch of Airbnb’s “experiences,” guest services, and more. The company positioned the upcoming offerings as a way for Airbnb to grow its revenue by becoming known for doing more […]

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Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky suggested on Tuesday’s Q2 earnings call with investors that the company will soon expand into new products and services, including co-hosting, a relaunch of Airbnb’s “experiences,” guest services, and more. The company positioned the upcoming offerings as a way for Airbnb to grow its revenue by becoming known for doing more
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Nearly a decade before co-founding Cohere, Nick Frosst thought he was late to AI
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Nearly a decade before co-founding Cohere, Nick Frosst thought he was late to AI

When Nick Frosst was in college over a decade ago, he was worried he was a little late to the AI game. Frosst, a co-founder of enterprise AI startup Cohere, said on a recent episode of TechCrunch’s Found podcast that he came to this conclusion in 2012 after Geoffrey Hinton released his research that showed […]

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When Nick Frosst was in college over a decade ago, he was worried he was a little late to the AI game. Frosst, a co-founder of enterprise AI startup Cohere, said on a recent episode of TechCrunch’s Found podcast that he came to this conclusion in 2012 after Geoffrey Hinton released his research that showed
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Bluesky adds Techdirt founder Mike Masnick to its board
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Bluesky adds Techdirt founder Mike Masnick to its board

According to a company blog post, the team was already leaning on Masnick for advice, so adding him to the board is a “natural next step” in formalizing their relationship.

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According to a company blog post, the team was already leaning on Masnick for advice, so adding him to the board is a “natural next step” in formalizing their relationship.
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Enhance your startup’s success with the ScaleUp Program at TechCrunch Disrupt 2024
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Enhance your startup’s success with the ScaleUp Program at TechCrunch Disrupt 2024

Are you a Series A to B startup looking to make a significant impact in the tech world? The ScaleUp Startups Exhibitor Program at TechCrunch Disrupt 2024 is your gateway to success. This program is designed to catapult your startup into the spotlight, connecting you with industry leaders, investors, and potential partners. Benefits of joining […]

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Are you a Series A to B startup looking to make a significant impact in the tech world? The ScaleUp Startups Exhibitor Program at TechCrunch Disrupt 2024 is your gateway to success. This program is designed to catapult your startup into the spotlight, connecting you with industry leaders, investors, and potential partners. Benefits of joining
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MuukTest is putting GenAI at the center of software QA testing
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MuukTest is putting GenAI at the center of software QA testing

Every piece of software needs to go through software quality assurance testing. It usually involves a human tester creating a series of test cases, and then checking the software interface for bugs and other issues. On Tuesday, MuukTest, a Raleigh, North Carolina startup, announced a new AI agent designed to help build those tests in […]

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Every piece of software needs to go through software quality assurance testing. It usually involves a human tester creating a series of test cases, and then checking the software interface for bugs and other issues. On Tuesday, MuukTest, a Raleigh, North Carolina startup, announced a new AI agent designed to help build those tests in
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Who cut the plant-based cheese? Plonts did with microbes, and it’s stinky
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Who cut the plant-based cheese? Plonts did with microbes, and it’s stinky

Plonts’ cheese is made from soybeans, one of the most efficient ways to grow protein. Soybeans themselves are not very flavorful, and that is where fermentation and aging, help Plonts to create flavor versus using natural flavors.

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Plonts’ cheese is made from soybeans, one of the most efficient ways to grow protein. Soybeans themselves are not very flavorful, and that is where fermentation and aging, help Plonts to create flavor versus using natural flavors.
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Hyperspace is building custom instances to accelerate database searches
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Hyperspace is building custom instances to accelerate database searches

Hyperspace, a Tel Aviv-based startup, says its custom cloud instances for database searches can dramatically speed up queries.

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Hyperspace, a Tel Aviv-based startup, says its custom cloud instances for database searches can dramatically speed up queries.
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