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Cristiano Ronaldo invests in London-based Bioniq bringing its total valuation to €75.7 Million
- Cristiano Ronaldo has invested in Bioniq, bringing its total valuation to €75.7 million.
- Bioniq is known for its personalized nutritional support based on blood biomarker data.
- Ronaldo's investment highlights the emerging category of vitamins, minerals, and supplements for high-performance athletes.
- Bioniq aims to expand globally with a focus on the U.S., Europe, and the Middle East.
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As Ozlo’s Sleepbuds go on sale, company raises funds for tinnitus treatment
- Bose gave up on Sleepbuds after two generations, but now, Ozlo’s Sleepbuds are now available for purchase.
- Ozlo was founded by former Bose executives, using IP licensed from the headphone maker.
- Ozlo’s Sleepbuds are priced $50 more than the previous Bose device.
- The funding of $12 million joins the around $8 million the company raised via crowdfunding which will be used to develop the second-generation Sleepbuds and for 'FDA-clearance for Ozlo’s tinnitus therapy'.
- The obvious use cases of snoring partners and noisy cityscapes aside, such technology is no doubt intriguing to the 10% of the population living with ear ringing.
- Getting that regulatory stamp of approval would no doubt give the young startup a significant push.
- Since Ozlo was afforded the company by licensing Bose’s IP, Sleepbuds are 'Sleep Buds 3' that are compliant and soft.
- The buds sit flush with the wearer’s ear, insuring there’s no pressure or discomfort for side sleepers.
- Most importantly, however, they’re small and provide streaming feature for a pair of $299 specialty earbuds.
- The ability to use preloaded sounds is nice but streaming is an essential feature that was missing in Bose Sleepbuds which might be a considerable drawback to consumers.
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Paccurate helps companies ship in smaller boxes, saving them money while helping the earth
- Paccurate co-founders James Malley and Patrick Powers created software to help companies reduce empty space in packaging boxes and optimize shipping.
- Their software, Paccurate, uses cartonization to determine the most cost-effective and sustainable way to ship items based on size, weight, and packaging requirements.
- Paccurate experienced significant growth during the COVID e-commerce boom and raised an $8.1 million Series A funding round to meet the increased demand.
- Regulations requiring boxes to be at least 50% full have been implemented in the European Union and proposed in certain U.S. states, driving the need for better packaging optimization solutions.
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The 12 Largest US Funding Rounds of September 2024
- Harmonic, the AI-powered mathematical reasoning engine developer, has raised $75m in a series A funding round backed by investors including Blossom Capital, Index Ventures and Sequoia Capital.
- Forterra, a firm specialising in autonomous ground-based systems for defence and industry, has raised $75m in a series B round with participation from XYZ Venture Capital, Enlightenment Capital and Standard Investments.
- Buffalo-based Centivo has raised $75m in funding thanks to investment from F-Prime Capital, Cox Enterprises and Bessemer Venture Partners. The firm, which focuses on digital health plans, has raised around $226m in total equity funding since being founded in 2017.
- Cloud-based contact centre platform provider UJET has raised $76m in a series D funding round led by SoftBank Vision Fund with participation from DCM Ventures and Gemba Capital.
- Open-source Firebase alternative Supabase has collected $80m in a series C funding round backed by Coatue, Craft Ventures and Felicis, among other investors. Supabase offers a full PostgreSQL database.
- Vero Networks raised $80m in a venture funding round, which saw backing from investors Hamilton Lane and Delta-V Capital. The firm focuses on supplying fibre-optic internet and data connectivity networks.
- 6K, a firm that develops materials that can be used in the manufacturing, renewable energy, aerospace and consumer electronics spaces, has received $82m in investment from backers including Volta Energy Technologies and Energy Impact Partners.
- Cambridge-based 24M Technologies, which provides energy storage systems for grid and transportation applications, has secured $87m in a series H funding round led by Asahi Kasei and Mitsui O.S.K. Lines.
- Rentberry, a San Francisco firm offering rental and price negotiation services to tenants and landlords, has raised $90m in a series A funding round led by Berkeley Hills Capital and including GTM Capital among the investors.
- GenAI-powered engine software provider Glean has raised $140m in a series C funding round led by Permira and featuring continued support from Blackstone Group and Telescope Partners.
- Safe Superintelligence, an artificial intelligence lab founded in 2024 by Daniel Gross, Daniel Levy and Ilya Sutskever, has received $1bn in series A funding. Leading investors in the Palo Alto-based research lab included Andreessen Horowitz, NFDG Ventures and Sequoia Capital.
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Simplifying Fish Farming Management with AQUi9, Startups of the Year 2024 Nominee
- AQUi9, a startup based in São Paulo, Brazil, has been nominated for HackerNoon's annual "Startups of the Year 2024" award.
- AQUi9 specializes in innovative solutions for aquaculture and fish farming, leveraging IoT, artificial intelligence, and data analytics.
- Their solutions optimize fish feeding management, improve water quality, and boost productivity, leading to more sustainable production models.
- AQUi9 has achieved success indicators such as a 20% reduction in feed costs and a 25% increase in feeding efficiency.
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Sold Cupcakes at 18, This Young Entrepreneur Now Runs a Gifting Business, Makes ₹1 Cr Per Year
- At just 18, Bangalore-based entrepreneur Megna Jain started her cupcake business, Dream A Dozen, from her college apartment. Rooted in her love for sweets from her Rajasthani upbringing, she turned her baking hobby into a profitable venture.
- A pivotal moment came when she won third place in a business competition, leading her to prioritize her education before fully diving into entrepreneurship. Launched in January 2018, Dream A Dozen now employs primarily women and specializes in corporate gifting.
- With aspirations of growing into a Rs. 100 crore brand in 5-10 years, Megna emphasizes the importance of perseverance in entrepreneurship.
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Passion over profit drives Zepto's $5-billion success: founder Aadit Palicha
- At the NDTV World Summit, Zepto co-founder and CEO Aadit Palicha emphasized that the company’s $5 billion valuation stems from a passion for building a transformative platform, not merely financial gain.
- Despite working 80-100 hours weekly, the team is driven by excitement for their mission. Palicha, a Stanford dropout, believes Zepto can reshape India’s startup landscape and add significant value to the ecosystem.
- The company is integrating AI to personalize search results and enhance customer support, aiming to improve user experiences by providing relevant product recommendations and faster, AI-driven assistance.
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Zepto to shift domicile back to India, initiates process with NCLT
- Quick commerce unicorn Zepto is planning to shift its domicile back to India from Singapore.
- Zepto's parent company Kiranakart has filed an application with the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) for the shift.
- The move is part of Zepto's plan to become an Indian majority-owned firm.
- Other companies, such as Pine Labs, Razorpay, and Flipkart, have also shifted their bases to India recently.
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Q3 2024 Quarterly Emerging Sector Analysis
- Q3 2024 sector-specific reports reveal media & entertainment, gaming, generative AI, crypto, and spatial computing topped the innovation spectrum.
- M&A activity in the media & entertainment sector is up 51% YoY for the 3rd consecutive quarter, with an increasing convergence of content generation, data & identity, and marketing automation, driven by AI.
- In gaming, there has been little growth YoY. Private funding in gaming reached $811 million in Q3 2024, marking a 15% increase from the previous quarter; AI-related companies attracted 22% of total funding in Q3.
- Generative AI has become the talk of the town, enterprises have recognized its value and are investing more heavily. However, concerns around data management, risk mitigation, governance, and value measurement slow down its adoption.
- Cryptocurrency usage and activity have reached all-time highs, indicating growing mainstream adoption and increased utility of blockchain technologies; stablecoins and Defi are the most popular uses for crypto today.
- Spatial computing is experiencing an upturn due to increased availability of head-mounted devices, and the market is expected to reach USD 280.5 billion by 2028, growing at a CAGR of 23.4% from 2023.
- Apple and Meta emerged as market leaders of the spatial computing space; Meta has the most affordable and popular VR headset, the Meta Quest, and is working on project Orion, revolutionary new AR glasses.
- The convergence of these sectors, particularly through AI integration, creates unprecedented opportunities for ambitious founders.
- Remagine Ventures is excited to back early-stage founders building at these intersections and welcomes innovative startups in the space to partner with.
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Meet Exohood Labs, Startups of the Year 2024 Nominee
- Exohood Labs has been nominated for the annual Startups of The Year awards in Sutton, England.
- Their work revolves around Artificial Intelligence, Quantum Computing, and Blockchain.
- They aim to use these technologies to improve education and research.
- Exohood Labs has successfully set up a decentralized research platform for secure data sharing.
- They have published several papers on AI applications in scientific research.
- Their focus on collaborative, transparent research is making an impact.
- Exohood Labs is honored by the nomination and sees it as a validation of their mission and approach.
- They aim to keep pushing forward to create a future where knowledge is shared more freely and research can make a real difference in people's lives.
- Vote for Exohood Labs to contribute to their goal of creating impactful and relevant research.
- Their nomination for the Startup of The Year award serves as a reminder of their responsibility to continue their work with integrity and purpose.
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Zomato To Acquire 8% Stake In Kitchen Appliance Maker Byondnxt
- Foodtech major Zomato is acquiring an 8% stake in kitchen appliances maker Byondnxt.
- Zomato has received board approval to subscribe to 600 equity shares of Byondnxt for INR 6,000.
- Byondnxt was founded by Eshwar Vikas, the founder of Mukunda Food.
- Zomato's investment in Byondnxt does not dilute its economic interest or rights in Mukunda.
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Socket lands a fresh $40M to scan software for security flaws
- Socket, a startup that provides tools to detect security vulnerabilities in open source code, has raised $40 million to address software supply chain security.
- The software supply chain has become precarious, with outdated open source components and the risk of software supply chain attacks.
- Socket's solution is a scanner that detects malicious code and alerts developers when dependencies and packages are updated or added.
- Socket's impressive list of backers and clients, along with its ability to catch harmful code missed by other tools, contribute to its success.
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Blinkit Q2 Revenue More Than Doubles YoY To INR 1,156 Cr
- Zomato's quick commerce arm Blinkit reported a revenue of INR 1,156 Cr in Q2 FY25, a 2X increase YoY.
- Blinkit's adjusted EBITDA loss narrowed to INR 8 Cr from INR 125 Cr in the same period last year.
- Blinkit's gross order value (GOV) surged 122% to INR 6,132 Cr in the September quarter.
- Zomato secured board approval to raise INR 8,500 Cr through qualified institutional placement (QIP).
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Leadsquared's losses edge up to Rs 162.2 Cr in FY24; revenue up 9%
- SaaS unicorn LeadSquared reported a total loss of Rs 162.2 crore in FY24, compared to Rs 161 crore in the previous fiscal year.
- However, the company's revenue increased by 9% to Rs 279.3 crore in FY24, up from Rs 255.9 crore in FY23.
- Leadsquared experienced a 6.6% increase in total expenses, reaching Rs 486.45 crore in FY24, with a significant portion attributed to employee benefits expenses.
- During the latest funding round, LeadSquared raised $153 million, valuing the company at $1 billion and boasting a customer base of over 2,000 clients.
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OYO Enters Corporate Travel Space With B2B Venture
- Hospitality major OYO has launched a new B2B product for corporate travel and event planning in India.
- The B2B arm, called Oravel Travel Solutions, offers corporate rates, comfortable stays, tailored meal plans, conference setups, and event support across 500+ company-serviced accommodations in India.
- OYO aims to streamline corporate travel management by providing dedicated support teams for check-ins, conference arrangements, and event logistics.
- OYO recently acquired US-based G6 Hospitality and reported its first profitable year in FY24.
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