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Fulfillment is still hot, as GreyOrange closes $135M round

December 20, 2023

Over the last few years, I’ve asked countless people in the robotics space “what comes next after warehouse/fulfillment?” The already popular category got red hot during the pandemic, as online shopping turned from convenience to necessity. Amazon has been leading the space for more than a decade with in-house systems, while companies like Locus, 6 […]

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PaintJet is building big industrial robots for big industrial paint jobs

December 20, 2023

Construction may well prove to be the next major focus for robotics investment. Here in the States, the $2 trillion industry employs around eight million people — that’s nearly one New York City. Even in financial boom times, however, these jobs can be difficult to keep filled, owing to physical demands and other potential dangers. […]

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A blueprint for founders navigating economic uncertainty

December 20, 2023

Russ Heddleston Contributor Share on X Russ Heddleston is co-founder and former CEO of DocSend at Dropbox. More posts by this contributor Early-stage founders still have currency: Fundraising in times of greater VC scrutiny Start up solo or bring on a co-founder? 4 factors to consider Founding a company during economic uncertainty and excelling takes […]

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Claim, a social network that lets users earn and trade rewards with friends, raises $4M

December 20, 2023

Claim, a platform that is both a rewards app and a social network, has raised $4 million in a seed funding round led by Sequoia Capital. The startup is on a mission to make shopping fun, rewarding and social. The app launched on an invite-only beta in January and is currently focused on university and […]

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