Selling a startup in an ‘acqui-hire’ is more lucrative than it seems, founders and VCs say

Topics Latest AI Amazon Image Credits:Getty Images Apps Biotech & Health Climate Image Credits:Getty Images Cloud Computing Commerce Crypto Enterprise EVs Fintech fund-raise Gadgets bet on Google Government & Policy computer hardware Instagram Layoffs Media & Entertainment Meta Microsoft privateness Robotics Security Social quad inauguration TikTok Transportation speculation More from TechCrunch Events Startup Battlefield StrictlyVC Podcasts Videos Partner Content TechCrunch Brand Studio Crunchboard Contact Us Acqui-hires get leapfrogged in pay and seniority Whilethe estimable startup are doing well , even in this tough venture capital market , others are struggling to raise novel financial backing ....

August 18, 2024 · 6 min · 1225 words · Denise Joseph

Gogoro delays India plans due to policy uncertainty, launches bike-taxi pilot with Rapido

Topics former AI Amazon Image Credits:Jagmeet Singh / TechCrunch Apps Biotech & Health Climate Image Credits:Jagmeet Singh / TechCrunch Cloud Computing DoC Crypto Enterprise EVs Fintech Fundraising Gadgets punt Google Government & Policy ironware Instagram Layoffs Media & Entertainment Meta Microsoft Privacy Robotics security system Social Space Startups TikTok Transportation Venture More from TechCrunch event Startup Battlefield StrictlyVC Podcasts video Partner Content TechCrunch Brand Studio Crunchboard Contact Us Taiwanese electric two - wheeler maker Gogoro has deferred itshighly ambitious plans for India , as New Delhi has not yet launched an anticipated scheme for assault and battery swapping , a company executive said ....

August 17, 2024 · 4 min · 730 words · Kimberly Gallagher

Google takes on OpenAI with Gemini Live

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August 17, 2024 · 5 min · 1041 words · Rachel Dixon

Ikea expands its inventory drone fleet

Topics late AI Amazon Image Credits:Inka Group/Verity Apps Biotech & Health clime Image Credits:Inka Group/Verity Cloud Computing Commerce Crypto Enterprise EVs Fintech fund raise Gadgets bet on Google Government & Policy computer hardware Instagram layoff Media & Entertainment Meta Microsoft Privacy Robotics Security Social Space inauguration TikTok Transportation speculation More from TechCrunch Events Startup Battlefield StrictlyVC Podcasts picture Partner Content TechCrunch Brand Studio Crunchboard Contact Us One of the biggest enquiry loom over the lagger space is how to well use the tech ....

August 17, 2024 · 3 min · 468 words · Jeremy Wilson

Palantir CEO Alex Karp is ‘not going to apologize’ for military work

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August 17, 2024 · 2 min · 370 words · Deborah Silva

Why Porsche NA CEO Timo Resch is betting on ‘choice’ to survive the turbulent EV market

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August 17, 2024 · 7 min · 1287 words · Terri Delgado

X says it’s closing operations in Brazil

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August 17, 2024 · 3 min · 491 words · Mrs. Michele Small

a16z offers social media tips after its founder’s ‘attack’ tweet goes viral

Topics Latest AI Amazon Image Credits:Bloomberg / Getty Images Apps Biotech & Health mood Image Credits:Bloomberg / Getty Images Cloud Computing Commerce Crypto enterprisingness EVs Fintech fundraise Gadgets back Google Government & Policy Hardware Instagram layoff Media & Entertainment Meta Microsoft Privacy Robotics surety Social outer space Startups TikTok Transportation Venture More from TechCrunch Events Startup Battlefield StrictlyVC Podcasts Videos Partner Content TechCrunch Brand Studio Crunchboard Contact Us On Friday , the speculation firm Andreessen Horowitztweeted out a linkto its guide on how to “ build your social media front , ” which features advice for founders on thing like “ how to notice your hoi polloi ” and “ how often to post ....

August 16, 2024 · 2 min · 330 words · Melissa Atkinson

African e-commerce company Jumia completes sale of secondary shares at $99.6M

Topics Latest AI Amazon Image Credits:Jumia Apps Biotech & Health Climate Image Credits:Jumia Cloud Computing Commerce Crypto Enterprise EVs Fintech fund raise widget Gaming Google Government & Policy computer hardware Instagram layoff Media & Entertainment Meta Microsoft Privacy Robotics Security Social blank Startups TikTok Transportation speculation More from TechCrunch Events Startup Battlefield StrictlyVC Podcasts Videos Partner Content TechCrunch Brand Studio Crunchboard Contact Us Almost two weeks ago , TechCrunchreportedthat African e - commerce giant Jumia was planning to trade 20 million American depositary share ( ADSs ) and raise more than $ 100 million , sacrifice its part price of around $ 5....

August 16, 2024 · 2 min · 405 words · Tamara Morales

Another week in the circle of startup life

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August 16, 2024 · 5 min · 977 words · Natasha Wilson

Google is bringing AI overviews to India, Brazil, Japan, UK, Indonesia and Mexico

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August 16, 2024 · 3 min · 519 words · Lisa Wilson

OpenAI shuts down election influence operation that used ChatGPT

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August 16, 2024 · 3 min · 462 words · Nicholas Perez

The Nevera R all-new electric hypercar can hit a top speed of 217 mph, and it only starts at $2.5 million

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August 16, 2024 · 5 min · 942 words · Steven Hamilton