Influencer marketing startup Mavrck raises $5.8M
Mavrck has raised another $5.8 million in funding. this brings its total raised to $13.8 million. The new funding comes from GrandBanks Capital and Kepha Partners. A spokesperson said this isn’t…
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QuoDeck launches new learning product targeting SMEs
Game based learning platform QuoDeck today announced the launch of QuoDeck Express, targeted at startups and small and medium enterprises. targeted at small and growing businesses, including startups, QuoDeck Express allows these businesses to participate…
Five Clean-Tech Startups Join Wells Fargo Innovation Incubator
The Wells Fargo Innovation Incubator(IN 2 ), a technology incubator and platform funded by the Wells Fargo Foundation and co-administered by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, has selected the fourth round…
How Convenience and Interoperability Hurt Consumer IoT Adoption
By Grayson Kemper Connected devices are devices with the ability to connect with each other using internet networks. Celebrated by tech experts and hobbyists, these technologies and devices – products…
Startup Spotlight: Interview with Amber McDonald CEO of Indemnis
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), popularly known as drones, have been with us for a while. Per the FAA, as of January 2018, there are 100,000+ Part 107 commercial pilots in…
3 Cape Town startups emerge tops in Seedstars SA finals
Three winners were picked during the Seedstars SA finals which was held last Friday (19 October). Overall winner was HouseME which connects tenants to residential landlords, providing letting services for a…
Gaming startup Phoenix Labs raises Series C
Phoenix Labs, a game studio startup that specializes in creating AAA multiplayer games, has raised undisclosed sum in a Series C. The latest round was led by Sapphire Ventures, with continued…
50 Genius Companies of 2018 – according to Time Magazine
Time magazine has come up with its list of 50 companies that are shaping the future. The list comprise of companies that have come up with solutions to change the…
MG Motor India shortlists 12 startups in auto-tech space
MG Motor India, a subsidiary of China's largest carmaker SAIC Motor Corporation, Saturday said it has shortlisted 12 startups as part of its programme that focuses on addressing challenges in…
Apple new flagship phone to retail for $1099 and ‘budget’ model for $749
On Wednesday, Apple unveiled a suite of new iPhones from the Steve Jobs Auditorium in Cupertino, Calif. The flagship model, the iPhone Xs, will cost $999, while the larger model, the…