PhovIR, a University of Manchester spinout focused on advanced Near Infra-Red (NIR) optical sensor technology, has secured over €3.6 million (£4 million) in a seed…
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Small AI models are gaining traction. Following the release of an AI vision model small enough for smartwatches by MIT spinoff Liquid AI and another…
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Winner-Take-All Dominates Venture: Top 1% of AI Start-Ups Valued at 3-10x Normal Multiples Fresh Carta data from 3,001 primary rounds by US startups (Sept 2024…
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Guelph, Ont.-based cleantech startup Friendlier has secured $4.5 million CAD to expand its efforts in reducing single-use waste for food service operators. This funding round…
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Palantir’s Valuation Surpasses Salesforce: $420B vs. $230B, Despite Lower Revenue Palantir is valued at $420 billion based on $4 billion ARR, nearly double Salesforce’s $230…
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A while back, Eric Newcomer explored the venture-backed Bench collapse, where the CEO was fired, too much debt was taken on, and the company was…
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Dear SaaStr: How Can I Get Outbound Going From Scratch in 30 Days? Achieving outbound success in 30 days is challenging, but possible with focus.…
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Donald Trump has expressed a desire to move past a ceasefire in Ukraine, aiming for a direct and permanent peace agreement following discussions with Russian…
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ServiceTitan’s CRO, Ross Biestman, discusses using AI to innovate internal operations and enhance customer results—from Premier League-style sales rep ranking to automated dispatching that scales…
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Dear SaaStr: I’m at $5m ARR. Should I Hire a CRO? No, you need a VP of Sales, not a CRO. However, in today’s world,…
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