May 2023

Only hours left to apply to Startup Battlefield 200 at Disrupt

May 15, 2023

A last call and a major shout-out to any and all early-stage founders. It’s time to dig deep and take advantage of an unparalleled opportunity at TechCrunch Disrupt 2023. I’m referring to the Startup Battlefield 200. Applications to Startup Battlefield 200 close today All good things must come to an end, and the Startup Battlefield […]

Only hours left to apply to Startup Battlefield 200 at Disrupt by Lauren Simonds originally published on TechCrunch

The Download: catching bad content, and farming from space

May 15, 2023
This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. Catching bad content in the age of AI Big Tech is surprisingly bad at catching, labeling, and removing harmful content. In theory, new advances in AI should improve our ability to do that.…

Over 90% of Companies Generate Revenue from This Business Model, One Survey Says. Is It Time to Try It Out in Your Business?

May 15, 2023
With the economic climate we have today, business leaders must embrace new and holistic growth strategies that align their business goals with that of their customers. There’s one business model that will do just that — tying the ability to earn recurring revenues to customers’ desired outcomes, maximizing value for the company, its customers and the macroeconomy.

23 of the Best Alternatives To Cable TV In 2023

May 15, 2023
Are you thinking about cutting the cord? You’re not the only one. According to a Pew Research Center survey, the percentage of Americans who watch TV through cable or satellite…

UK’s Space Forge debuts new reentry tech for in-space manufacturing satellites

May 15, 2023

Welsh in-space manufacturing startup Space Forge has developed a satellite reentry system to enable rapid recovery and reuse of its in-space manufacturing spacecraft. The new system, which includes a heat shield and a water vehicle designed to soften the spacecraft’s landing, will be incorporated into the company’s in-space manufacturing satellite platform called ForgeStar. As opposed […]

UK’s Space Forge debuts new reentry tech for in-space manufacturing satellites by Aria Alamalhodaei originally published on TechCrunch

Blackstone sells IBS Software stake to Apax for $450 million

May 15, 2023

Blackstone has reached a definitive agreement to sell its stake in the Indian SaaS startup IBS Software to Apax for $450 million, the three said Monday, the latest in a series of late-stage deal activities among IPO-ready firms. IBS Software offers a range of software solutions to airlines, logistics and hospitality companies. The Kerala-based startup […]

Blackstone sells IBS Software stake to Apax for $450 million by Manish Singh originally published on TechCrunch