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Food waste represents a significant global challenge, with approximately 30% to 40% of the supply in the U.S. alone ending up in landfills. According to a United Nations report, nearly one-third of the world’s food is wasted annually, amounting to 1.3 billion tons and nearly $1 trillion in value.   Given the immense scale and […]

Saleor, a startup based in Poland and the U.S., renowned for its development of an open-source headless e-commerce platform used to construct online stores, has successfully secured an $8 million seed-extension round led by Target Global and e-commerce heavyweight Zalando. Joining the funding round were SNR VC Kevin Mahaffey, Cherry Ventures, and TQ Ventures. Saleor’s

New Paris-Based VC Firm, Varsity, Raises €70 Million for Early-Stage Startups Varsity, a new venture capital firm emerging from stealth, has announced its inaugural fund. Founded by a former Société Générale executive and two seasoned VC investors from Serena Capital, Varsity has secured €70 million (approximately $75 million) in its initial close to support early-stage

Nigerian edtech startup Klas has secured $1 million in pre-seed funding, with Ingressive Capital leading the round and participation from Techstars, HoaQ, and various angel investors. Founded in 2022 by Nathan Nwachuku and Lekan Adejumo, Klas provides a platform for users to create and sell e-books, courses, and live classes.   The platform encompasses essential

Synthetaic’s AI Unravels Mysteries of Chinese “Spy” Balloon Incident In a reminiscent nod to the Chinese “spy” balloon incident of 2023, where an airborne object of unknown origin traversed American airspace undetected before being intercepted by the U.S. Air Force, Synthetaic emerged as a pivotal player in unraveling its origins using satellite imagery.   This

Understanding Cyberthreats: A Comprehensive Guide to Threat Modeling and Proactive Security   In today’s interconnected landscape, cyberthreats loom large and ever-changing. For startups, neglecting digital security is not an option. Delaying action until a security breach occurs can result in significant financial losses and reputational harm. ExpressVPN recently teamed up with Linking Help, the NGO

Stellar Sleep, a pioneering startup offering a digital solution for managing chronic insomnia, has successfully secured $6 million in seed funding. In the United States alone, poor sleeping habits not only pose a substantial economic burden, amounting to hundreds of billions of dollars, but also contribute to severe health issues such as heart disease and

The uniformity of hipster coffee shops in Budapest, resembling those in Portland, Oregon, or São Paulo, Brazil, reflects the global reach of certain trends. However, beneath the surface, even seemingly identical elements can possess distinct characteristics.   Consider Software as a Service (SaaS), for example. Regardless of location, purchasing software in a box has become