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Archon emerges from stealth with $20M and ‘antibody cages’ to power up drug development

Posted on October 30, 2024 by Techme101

Archon Biosciences, a biotech startup putting AI to work designing novel biomolecules, has just emerged from stealth with an impressive $20 million in seed funding. The company aims to supercharge antibody treatments using specially designed protein “cages” that multiply their … Continue reading →

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Once-dominant Swiggy seeks $11.3B value at IPO, less than half Zomato’s worth

Posted on October 30, 2024 by Techme101

Swiggy, one of India’s largest food delivery and quick commerce startups, is seeking a valuation of up to $11.3 billion in its initial public offering, marking a 57% discount to rival Zomato’s market cap. The lossmaking Bengaluru-based company has set … Continue reading →

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Best Antivirus Software for Small Businesses in 2024

Posted on October 30, 2024 by Techme101

Bitdefender is our overall pick for the best antivirus software for small businesses, while Norton offers 24/7 support, and ESET provides scalability.

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X makes its basic API tier more costly, launches annual subscriptions

Posted on October 30, 2024 by Techme101

Elon Musk-owned social network X made changes to its API pricing and limits today and also announced annual plans with a discounted rate. The company raised the prices of the basic API tier from $100 to $200 and said it … Continue reading →

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Meesho claims Indian e-commerce first with positive cash flow

Posted on October 30, 2024 by Techme101

Meesho has become India’s first horizontal e-commerce firm to generate positive cash flow, marking a significant shift in a market where profitability has long remained elusive even as new competitive threats emerge. The SoftBank and Prosus-backed startup, which serves customers … Continue reading →

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African ‘gender-equal’ VC Janngo Capital closes second fund at $78M

Posted on October 30, 2024 by Techme101

Pan-African venture capital firm Janngo Capital has closed its oversubscribed second fund at €73 million ($78 million), 20% more than its target of €60 million (~$63 million). In 2022, Janngo Capital reached the first close of its second fund at … Continue reading →

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How X users can earn thousands from US election misinformation and AI images

Posted on October 30, 2024 by Techme101

The accounts are part of pro-Trump and pro-Harris networks sharing each other’s content multiple times a day.

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Here are the 5 Startup Battlefield finalists at TechCrunch Disrupt 2024

Posted on October 30, 2024 by Techme101

The time has finally come to announce the five finalists of the Startup Battlefield. It all started earlier this year when the TechCrunch editorial team selected 200 companies from thousands that applied. From there, the team then chose the 20 … Continue reading →

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Google’s new CFO makes earnings call debut, says company can ‘push a little further’ on cost cuts

Posted on October 30, 2024 by Techme101

In her first earnings call as Alphabet CFO, Anat Ashkenazi said more streamlining will be needed so the company can invest in AI.

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Tony Fadell takes a shot at Sam Altman in TechCrunch Disrupt interview

Posted on October 30, 2024 by Techme101

iPod creator, Nest Labs founder, and investor Tony Fadell took a shot at OpenAI CEO Sam Altman on Tuesday during a spirited interview at TechCrunch Disrupt 2024 in San Francisco. Speaking about his understanding of the longer history of AI … Continue reading →

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