Author Archives: Techme101

India’s Zomato to raise $1B ahead of rival Swiggy IPO

Posted on October 22, 2024 by Techme101

Zomato announced Tuesday that its board has approved plans to raise $1 billion through a so-called qualified institutions placement, the company’s first major fundraise since its 2021 IPO, as competition in India’s quick commerce sector heats up. The timing is … Continue reading →

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Replace Doom-Scrolling With Essential Learning via Headway, Now $45

Posted on October 22, 2024 by Techme101

Get unlimited access to over 1,500 15-minute book summaries to read and listen to while you’re on the go. Now at $44.99 with code HEADWAY.

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More startups are being spun out of Klarna than any other European fintech unicorn

Posted on October 22, 2024 by Techme101

Alumni from Klarna have gone on to create 62 new startups — more than any other fintech unicorn in Europe, according to a new report from VC firm Accel.

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U.S. proposals to curb AI, semiconductor investment into China under final review

Posted on October 22, 2024 by Techme101

The proposals are part of the Joe Biden administration’s efforts to restrict the flow of U.S. capital, technology and expertise into China.

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Tim Cook’s other job

Posted on October 22, 2024 by Techme101

In May, while unveiling the newest iPad at an Apple event, CEO Tim Cook wore a custom-made, one-of-a-kind pair of Nike sneakers whose decorative stitching included the words “Made on iPad.”  It wasn’t just a collab between Apple and Nike. … Continue reading →

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Blade Runner 2049 maker sues Musk over robotaxi images

Posted on October 22, 2024 by Techme101

Alcon Entertainment says it specifically denied a request to use material from the film at the event.

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Passionfroot is a marketplace for business-focused content creators looking for brand partnerships — and vice versa

Posted on October 22, 2024 by Techme101

As the creator economy is growing rapidly, brand partnerships remain one of the prime ways creators can earn money. Other services like link-in-bio apps with affiliate links or Pateron-like subscriptions become secondary ways to increase creators’ income. For platforms and startup, … Continue reading →

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Meta suspends accounts tracking private jets of Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg, and other celebrities

Posted on October 22, 2024 by Techme101

Instagram and Threads accounts that track the private jets of celebrities – including Mark Zuckerberg, Elon Musk, Kim Kardashian, Bill Gates, Jeff Bezos, and Kylie Jenner – were suspended on Monday, according to the owner of many such accounts, Florida … Continue reading →

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India’s Neysa bags $30M to compete with global AI hyperscalers

Posted on October 22, 2024 by Techme101

India’s Neysa has raised $30 million in a Series A round to bolster its AI infrastructure offering. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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TechCrunch Disrupt 2024 Side Events schedule: Mercury, Jetro, Enterprise Ireland, and more to host

Posted on October 22, 2024 by Techme101

With TechCrunch Disrupt 2024 less than a week away, we’re thrilled to announce the complete list of companies behind the Side Events, set to amplify the excitement for thousands of attendees and Silicon Valley residents. From casual happy hours to … Continue reading →

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