35 US tech startups reach unicorn status in 2018

To build a billion-dollar company from scratch is still an incredibly difficult feat. Last year, CB Insights reported that the odds of becoming a unicorn — a company valued at $1 billion or more — was less than 1% for companies that had raised venture capital. So far in 2018, there have … Continue reading →

Fintech startup Marqeta launches in Europe

Marqeta, a U.S. financial technology startup that helps young companies including digital-only banks issue payment cards, has expanded into Europe, the company said on Sunday. The company will service the region from London, where it has hired at team of five and signed up new clients, it … Continue reading →

Canadian adtech startup Cluep acquired for $40M

Toronto-based adtech startup Cluep raised less than $500,000 from angel investors before selling their company to Impact Group for $40 million ($53 million CAD) this week. Founded in 2012, Karan Walia, Sobi Walia and Anton Mamonov were just 21, 17 and 16 years old, respectively, … Continue reading →

Nigerian Biotech Startup Coating+ wins the the 2018 Thought For Food top prize

Nigerian biotech startup Coating+ pitched the innovative solution to the 2018 Thought For Food Summit judges, and brought the team to victory taking home $10,000. The startup, which was founded by a group of Biochemisty masters students at the University of Ilorin, provides safe coating … Continue reading →

Student housing startup Your-Space opens 7 new co-living facilities

Your-Space announced the opening of 7 new co-living facilities across Delhi-NCR, Mumbai, Chandigarh, Jalandhar and Pune. The startup now host 1200 beds across six operational cities with an average occupancy of 80-85 percent. Launched in 2016, Your-Space has so far raised $1 million … Continue reading →

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