Daily Crunch: Meta to pay $725M settlement in Cambridge Analytica data access case
To get a roundup of TechCrunch’s biggest and most important stories delivered to your inbox every day at 3 p.m. PDT, subscribe here. Today we celebrate a bit of oversight over an industry that has been allowed to prey on those less fortunate for way too long — Devin reports that the FCC is taking […]
3 Black investors share what they are prepping for come the new year
This year’s been eventful for investors and founders alike. Just as it seemed the venture capital boom of 2021 was slowing down, the startup and VC worlds spun on their axes practically overnight, birthing a new dynamic where “growth at all costs” was quickly replaced by a more measured and careful approach to business and […]
TechCrunch+ roundup: Headcount data study, SaaS sales mistakes, financial close strategies
For the last 24 months, Thomvest Ventures recorded headcount data for 150 Series A to C enterprise SaaS startups, and we have the numbers. This report prepared by Eddie Ackerman, Thomvest’s strategic finance operating partner, looks at startup hiring velocity since February 2021 by region, company type, and notably, how much time passed since last […]
Backed by Electrolux, Mila raises at a $52M valuation to add smarts to fresh air
Three years ago, Mila showed up on Kickstarter with its smart air purifier. The company created an air cleaner with a choice of different filters to suit the use case (and price point) customers were interested in, along with an impressive array of sensors built into the device itself. Today, the San Francisco-based company announced […]
MyValueTrip.com inaugurated a unique traffic island at Surat’s Ring Road
Surat (Gujarat) [India], December 23: My Value Trip, a prominent online travel portal, has developed a unique traffic island in the diamond city Surat at Shree Rani Sati Travel House, Ring Road. The traffic island was inaugurated by Surat’s Mayor Hemali Boghawala in the presence of Paresh Patel, Chairman of Surat Municipal Corporation’s (SMC) Standing […]
India’s Reliance backs US-based AI startup Exyn in $35 million funding
Reliance has backed the Philadelphia-based AI and robotics startup Exyn, the Indian conglomerate disclosed in a stock exchange filing on Thursday, making further inroads in startup backings globally. Reliance Strategic Business Ventures, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Reliance Industries, has acquired a 23.3% stake in Exyn for $25 million, the Indian firm said. The Indian firm’s […]
Dr Vidyulata Swapnil Naik hosts an Ayurvedic Congress event as a presenter
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], December 23: Dr Vidyulata Swapnil Naik’s “Harba Care Ayurvedic & Cosmetology Clinic & Academy” in Andheri West has successfully treated so many patients with Ayurvedic Panchkarmas, who have previously advised Surgery for Joint pain, Arthritis, Sciatica, Spondylitis etc. She has also treated patients with P.C.O.D., Infertility, thyroid hormonal imbalance and lifestyle disorders […]
Headcount growth is slowing as startups prepare for worst-case scenarios
Eddie Ackerman Contributor Eddie Ackerman is strategic finance operating partner at Thomvest Ventures, where he works closely with the company’s portfolio companies to provide valuable financial insight and guidance. Recent headlines have been dominated by announcements of large headcount reductions across the tech industry and especially at giants like Meta, Amazon and Twitter. But it’s […]
Italian Charcuterie Board
This classic Italian Charcuterie board is the perfect blend of savory and sweet. Loaded with nuts, dried fruit, cured meats, and a Caprese salad, this charcuterie board is perfect for your next get-together! Charcuterie boards are the perfect thing to make for any party or special day! It is full of hearty meats and cheeses […]
CDP again awards an “A” rating to LANXESS’ efforts on climate protection
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], December 23: Specialty chemicals company LANXESS has once again been recognized for its achievements in the fight against climate change. In the latest assessment by the renowned climate protection initiative CDP, the Group has once again made it to the Climate A List as one of 283 companies worldwide. This puts LANXESS […]
