Clearbanc raises $50M fund to front startups ad money
Clearbanc is disrupting startup funding by providing companies cash to buy ads in exchange for a revenue share so they don’t have to sell as much equity to venture capitalists. towards…
Start Ups and Innovations
Moonbug raises $145 million
Moonbug, a kid-focused media business founded by a pair of entertainment executives, has raised $145 million in a Series A investment round. The round was led by The Raine Group,…
Wandelbots raises €6 million to teach robots using smart clothing
Dresden-based Wandelbots, a software company for robotic production, which utilises smart clothing as a way to control robots has just raised €6 million. The round was led by Paua Ventures and EQT…
TechCrunch holds Startup Battlefield Lagos
This week TechCrunch held its first-ever event in Nigeria which saw presentations from 15 startups from across the region battling for the chance of winning the $25,000 equity-free grand prize, a…
10 promising European startups founded by women
Despite the high disparity in the number of startups founded by men and women due to factors such as funding resources and gender discrimination in the tech and startup world,…
Irish medtech startup WhiteSwell raises €26.4 million
Galway-based medtech startup WhiteSwell has raised €26.4 million in a Series B funding. The round was led by RA Capital Management and InCube Ventures, with participation from other investors. Founded by CTO…
Agritech startup Bowery raises $90 million
New York-based Bowery has announced that it has raised $90 million in fresh funding. The series B round was led by GV, with participation from Temasek and Almanac Ventures; the company’s Series…
GSF Accelerator Announces $1 Mn Investment in 4 Startups
Global Super Angels Forum (GSF), a startup accelerator as well as an early-stage fund, has announced USD $1M investment into 4 startups as a part of its sixth batch. GSF…
IFC selects 100 African startups for support programme
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) has selected 100 companies to take part in its Next Startups programme, which will provide up-and-coming small businesses with funding and advice. Designed to spur…
UNICEF Funds 6 Blockchain Startups to solve global challenges
Announced Monday, UNICEF is investing $100,000 in six blockchain startups to “solve global challenges using blockchain technology,” ranging from healthcare delivery transparency to managing finances and resources. The investments are part of…