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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

Construction has often been labeled as a “dinosaur” industry, and this reputation isn’t entirely unfounded. With productivity growth averaging just 1% over the past two decades, compared to 2.8% in other sectors, there’s a clear need for change. However, after engaging with developers, builders, materials suppliers, construction tech entrepreneurs, and investors over the last year,

Can Ecosystem Development Propel Construction Tech Startups in LatAm? The digital transformation wave has swept across various sectors, yet the construction industry has remained largely untouched by its disruptive tide. However, amidst this inertia, startups are emerging as pioneers, aiming to usher in a new era of innovation in construction, particularly in regions like Latin