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experial secures €2 million to advance AI-powered market research with Digital Twins
- Cologne-based experial has raised €2 million in a pre-Seed funding round to develop its AI-powered digital twins for market research.
- The AI-powered digital twins are designed to provide fast, precise, and scalable market analyses to help companies with data-driven consumer research.
- experial's technology simulates consumer behavior, demographic patterns, and purchasing decisions without using personal data, offering cost-effective and real-time market insights.
- With the funding, experial has expanded its team and is already working with major clients to optimize the AI-powered digital twin technology for market research.
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The Hidden Edge of Leadership: Balancing Intuition, Bias, and Self-Awareness
- Without self-awareness, intuition can easily turn into unchecked bias. But with self-awareness, intuition becomes a powerful tool that enhances decision-making, sharpens judgment, and keeps us ahead of the curve.
- A self-aware leader knows when to challenge their own thinking and seeks to refine their instincts for better decision-making.
- Unconscious biases like affinity bias and groupthink can hinder effective decision-making and lead to costly mistakes.
- Self-awareness is the key to recognizing the difference between bias and intuition, and it helps leaders stay adaptable in an unpredictable world.
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Fintech startup OneStack raises $2 million in funding, aims to make every Bharat bank a neo-bank
- Fintech startup OneStack raises $2 million in Series A funding.
- The investment, led by Pentathlon Ventures, will be used to expand into South and East India.
- OneStack offers a comprehensive technology stack to cooperative banks, focusing on digitization and modernization.
- It aims to make every Bharat bank a neo-bank, impacting financial inclusion for millions of Indians.
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MobiKwik Loses INR 1.3 Cr Due To Fraud
- Fintech company MobiKwik discovers fraudulent activity conducted by an ex-employee.
- The ex-employee, Gaurav Sharma, siphoned off INR 1.26 Cr by altering merchant details.
- The company has taken corrective measures and filed a complaint with the police.
- MobiKwik has implemented measures such as SSO login, restricting access, and establishing separate wallets.
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Indian quick commerce sector made two-thirds of e-grocery orders in 2024, report says
- India's quick commerce sector, dominated by players such as Blinkit, Zepto, and Swiggy Instamart, accounted for over two-thirds of e-grocery orders in 2024.
- The sector's market share expanded to $6-7 billion, representing one-tenth of total e-retail spending in India.
- The quick commerce industry is projected to continue its growth with an estimated annual growth rate of over 40% through 2030.
- Expansion into new product categories, improved supply chains, and adaptation to smaller cities are identified as key factors for long-term profitability.
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AI meets headhunting: Ethos secures €3 million to spotlight experts lost in the noise
- London-based startup Ethos has secured €3 million in funding to utilize AI in matching individuals with meaningful opportunities.
- The funding round was led by General Catalyst and included participation from 8VC, Conviction, Common Magic, Interface, and angels from Sequoia, a16z, McKinsey, and SoftBank.
- Ethos uses AI to evaluate millions of datapoints in seconds, allowing companies to find experts at scale by analyzing various digital sources.
- The company plans to expand its platform to connect advisors with startups, speakers with conferences, and talent with companies.
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Why Is Startup Funding Drying Up?
- Startup investments in India picked up pace but started to slow down a couple of years later, especially due to the impact of the pandemic.
- Covid-19 exposed the flimsy foundations and emptiness of hype in startup investing.
- Rich individuals are now more cautious and reluctant to invest in startups after experiencing losses and realizing the risks.
- The funding slowdown can be attributed to investors being burned repeatedly and the thinning of the startup bubble.
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Analysis of AI in Healthcare Market Size and Growth | inVerita
- The healthcare industry is adopting AI, ML, and data analytics for fast and precise patient care.
- Private and government initiatives, along with strategic collaborations, fuel the growth of AI in healthcare.
- AI is key in clinical decision support, patient monitoring, diagnostics, personalized treatment, and drug discovery.
- 85% of industry leaders are investing in generative AI technologies for healthcare advancements.
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Meet the 15 AI startups selected for Google for Startups Cloud AI Accelerator
- Google has selected 15 AI startups for its Cloud AI Accelerator program.
- The program aims to help AI-focused startups scale quickly and build responsibly.
- Selected startups are working on a wide range of AI solutions, from simplifying immigration to automating financial tasks.
- The startups will receive 10 weeks of mentorship and technical support, access to Google AI tools, and ongoing support after graduation.
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Medium
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"Ignite Your Purpose: Join IFORTIS WORLDWIDE’s Mission to Empower 20,000 Propreneurs".
- IFORTIS WORLDWIDE has launched the Mission 20000 Propreneurs to empower 20,000 individuals to become Propreneurs.
- The program aims to create entrepreneurs who focus on building successful businesses and making a positive social and environmental impact.
- Key features of the program include self-discovery, mentorship, a 30-day CEO program, and access to capital and focus on the green economy.
- The expected impact includes the establishment of 5,000 green businesses, generation of $100 billion in annual revenue, and a reduction of 10 million tons of CO2 emissions annually.
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B2B Wins #47: Wordy Startup Pitches are Crap. And Boring.
- The purpose of a pitch deck is to get a meeting with an investor or one of their lackeys.
- To receive investment, you have to get a meeting. To get a meeting, you must follow the rules and stand out.
- Investors read hundreds, if not a thousand or more, pitch decks per year. To get through them, they will spend about two minutes on your deck. They just want to hear the story.
- Getting your crappy pitch deck into shape can be a challenge. I often coach founders to start with a blank slate to get insight into how their story could be better.
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JioHotstar Crosses 100 Mn Subscriber Mark
- JioHotstar has crossed the 100 million subscriber milestone.
- The achievement is attributed to free-viewing sampling, wide array of shows, pricing strategy, tech-led features, and partnerships with telecom operators.
- JioHotstar's multi-pronged strategy includes partnerships with Hollywood studios, content library of Star India and Viacom18, and streaming rights to major sports tournaments in India.
- The Indian streaming market is projected to be a $2.77 billion opportunity by 2027.
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Meta Vets’ Startup Yutori Raises $15 Million for AI Assistants
- Yutori, an AI startup founded by Meta veterans, has raised $15 million in funding.
- The funding will be used to develop personalized AI assistants that can automate day-to-day tasks.
- Yutori aims to create personal AI assistants that become the primary drivers of action on the web.
- The company is developing an agent-first approach to improve the effectiveness of AI models in carrying out tasks.
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Layer Health Raises $21M for AI-Powered Medical Chart Review
- Layer Health, a health technology company leveraging advanced AI to transform chart review, raises $21M in Series A funding round.
- The funding will enable Layer Health to scale its AI-powered platform, expand its team, and further its mission to improve healthcare efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance patient outcomes.
- Founded by veteran AI and clinical leaders, Layer Health's AI platform automates the review and interpretation of both structured and unstructured clinical data, achieving clinician-level accuracy.
- Layer Health's platform offers various use cases in quality reporting, clinical research, hospital operations, revenue cycle management, and clinical decision-making.
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Meet the experts joining our “Public Grants vs. VC Funding” panel at the EU-Startups Summit 2025!
- The EU-Startups Summit 2025 will be held in Malta on April 24-25, bringing together 2,300 founders, investors, and innovation leaders for networking and knowledge-sharing.
- The panel titled “Public Grants vs. VC Funding” will explore the funding options for startups and the implications of choosing between public grants and venture capital.
- Experts on the panel include David Seoane from FundingBox, Dimitar Vassilev from EIC & SMEs Executive Agency, Marie Latour from Euro-Funding, and Viktorija Trimbel from Coinvest Capital.
- David Seoane supports startups in accessing EU-funded programs, while Dimitar Vassilev brings knowledge on EU public funding and policy implementation.
- Marie Latour assists startups in accessing and managing public funding, with expertise in EU grant strategies and lobbying.
- Viktorija Trimbel from Coinvest Capital helps startups access equity funding and discusses the benefits and limitations of VC funding.
- The panel is recommended for early-stage founders, policymakers, and investors looking to understand Europe's funding landscape.
- Malta Enterprise, the headline sponsor, supports economic growth and innovation in Malta, attracting investments and fostering a startup-friendly environment.
- Other sponsors include Scytale, Airwallex, EUROCROWD, and M. Demajo Group, offering support for compliance, financial solutions, crowdfunding, and business diversification.
- The European Innovation Council (EIC) aims to turn European science into commercial innovations, positioning Europe as a global leader in deep tech innovation.
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