Mercor, an AI recruiting startup founded by three 21-year-old Thiel Fellows, has secured $100 million in a Series B funding round. This latest investment values the two-year-old startup at $2 billion. Menlo Park-based Felicis led the round, with participation from existing investors Benchmark, General Catalyst, DST Global, and Menlo Ventures. Founded in 2023, Mercor uses ... Read more ›
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The Spanish pre-owned fashion startup, Micolet, is witnessing considerable growth in an industry where major brands face difficulties. Micolet’s achievements are credited to the stringent volume and quality criteria they impose on their sellers. The firm manages four physical stores in northern Spain’s Basque region and serves customers throughout seven European countries via its online ... Read more ›
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Xiaomi unveiled its 15 Series smartphones, including the Xiaomi 15 and 15 Ultra, on the eve of the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. The company touts them as “the ultimate professional imagery flagship” mobile photography and video devices. The 15 Ultra brings forward several features from its predecessor. It retains the 50-megapixel Type 1 LYT-900 ... Read more ›
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Cathie Wood, the head of Ark Investment Management, recently acquired 100,000 shares of the fintech company PayPal, despite its ongoing slump. Wood has been recognized for her investment expertise and penchant for both large-scale tech stocks and smaller operations, leading her to earn a reputation for contrarian strategies and timely investments. PayPal is experiencing stagnant ... Read more ›
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Recent reports suggest that Monad Labs, a rising force in blockchain technology, is on the brink of securing over $200 million in a funding round led by Paradigm. If the deal is finalized, it could propel the company’s valuation to an impressive $3 billion, further cementing its influence in the crypto industry. A Record-Breaking Funding ... Read more ›
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The House of Startups has been ranked among the top incubators in Europe. The Luxembourg-based hub placed 26th on a list of 150 European incubators and accelerators by the Financial Times and Statista. The ranking, called Europe’s Leading Start-up Hubs 2025, was announced on March 3, 2025, by the Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce. The organization ... Read more ›
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A market coverage strategy is a key part of a business plan that helps companies decide how to reach customers effectively. It involves choosing the right areas to sell products, identifying the best customer groups, and selecting the best ways to deliver those products. By understanding these elements, businesses can improve their chances of success ... Read more ›
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Having built and sold multiple businesses over a 35-year career, including a startup valued at $50 million within twelve months, Simon Squibb has learned that conventional wisdom about business success is often wrong. One of the most pervasive myths is that you need substantial capital to start a successful venture. The opposite may be true. ... Read more ›
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In the modern world, email marketing is still one of the most effective ways to communicate with customers and generate leads and conversions. However, with so many emails sent every day, it becomes increasingly difficult for businesses to be heard, especially in a sea of emails. This is where AI comes in, shaking up how ... Read more ›
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Sean, a former Nintendo of America sales team member, predicts a June release date for the Nintendo Switch 2. He believes Nintendo aims to have the console available before the end of summer to capture the excitement of children finishing the school year. “They’re going to want the system to be out before the end ... Read more ›
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IIT Madras is set to host the 10th edition of its entrepreneurship summit from February 28 to March 2, 2025. The event, dubbed ‘Decade of Dynamism,’ will bring together over 1,000 founders, 50 investors, and 15,000 students from more than 400 colleges across India. The summit will feature a live fundraising event called ‘PitchFest’ for ... Read more ›
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Microsoft has released a new update for Windows 11, but some users report problems. The update, called KB5051987, is causing issues with File Explorer. When users try to open folders like Desktop, Documents, or Pictures, File Explorer does not respond. Some users have also noticed that the File Explorer sidebar is not working correctly. Even ... Read more ›
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The Trump administration’s tariffs on imports from China, Canada, and Mexico have created uncertainty and frustration for many American businesses. Erica Campbell, owner of a Catholic goods business in Phoenix, is waiting for a shipment from China and worries about the impact of future tariffs on her $2 million-a-year company. Many businesses that rely on ... Read more ›
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The Indian equity market experienced a volatile trading session on March 3, with the benchmark indices ending marginally lower. The BSE Sensex closed at 73,085.94, down by 112.16 points or 0.15%, while the NSE Nifty settled at 22,119.30, declining by 5.40 points or 0.02%. The market opened higher amid positive global cues but turned negative ... Read more ›
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NovaUCD has been recognized as one of Europe’s leading startup hubs for the second year in a row. The 2025 ranking showcases the top 150 startup hubs across Europe. NovaUCD is one of only five startup hubs in Ireland to be included in the list and the only university-based hub in Ireland to receive this ... Read more ›
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Apple is set to release iOS 18.4 in April, bringing several new Apple Intelligence features that promise to enhance user experience. First introduced at the June 2024 WWDC, Priority Notifications is a much-anticipated feature now set to debut in iOS 18.4. This feature uses Apple Intelligence to analyze incoming notifications and highlight the important ones ... Read more ›
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The Indian stock market experienced a significant decline on Friday, with the Nifty 50 index crashing 420 points, or 1.86%, marking the steepest single-session drop since October 3, 2024. The index closed at 22,124, while the BSE Sensex plummeted over 1400 points to close at 73,198. Smaller stocks were also affected, with the BSE Small-cap ... Read more ›
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Sticking to a diet can be tough. The number one reason people quit? Motivation loss. But what if you had a friendly, virtual capybara to help you stay on track? That’s exactly what Capy Diet offers—a calorie counter pet that guides you toward a healthier relationship with food, one meal at a time. Bringing Fun ... Read more ›
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Consumer brands spend tens of thousands of dollars annually on video production—often without seeing a significant return on investment. The challenge is clear: content needs to be created quickly, tested efficiently, and optimized for results. That’s where Epicly AI comes in. Empowering Businesses with AI-Driven Video Marketing Founded in 2025, Epicly AI is a cutting-edge ... Read more ›
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The future of search is evolving rapidly, and AI-powered search is at the center of this transformation. In this YouTube video, YC General Partner David Lieb sits down with Aravind Srinivas, co-founder and CEO of Perplexity, to discuss his journey in Silicon Valley, the challenges of competing with Google, and the future of search. As ... Read more ›
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