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Flipboard introduces a custom feed for Bluesky

June 14, 2023

Social magazine app Flipboard has introduced a custom feed for the decentralized social network Bluesky. The company said that the “Tech by Flipboard” feed is a curated feed by the app’s recommendation algorithm. Last month, Bluesky rolled out the ability to create custom feeds built using custom algorithms. Users can add these feeds to their […]

Flipboard introduces a custom feed for Bluesky by Ivan Mehta originally published on TechCrunch

Uber leads $20M round in India’s Everest Fleet for EV expansion

June 14, 2023

Uber has led a $20 million round into Everest Fleet, a Mumbai-based fleet management company that boasts over 10,000 vehicles running on rideshare platforms Uber and Ola throughout India. The company will use the funds to accelerate its transition to electric vehicles, with a goal of having 10,000 EVs in its fleet by 2026. Uber […]

Uber leads $20M round in India’s Everest Fleet for EV expansion by Rebecca Bellan originally published on TechCrunch

Lee Fixel’s Addition raising $1.5 billion for its fifth fund in four years

June 14, 2023

Lee Fixel’s Addition is looking to raise $1.5 billion venture capital fund as the former Tiger Global executive continues to secure large sums of capital despite the slowdown in the market. Fixel’s Addition disclosed the fundraising target in a securities filing. It’s Addition’s fifth fund in less than four years with all previous funds amassing between […]

Lee Fixel’s Addition raising $1.5 billion for its fifth fund in four years by Manish Singh originally published on TechCrunch

Backed by Google’s Gradient, Versed wants to help storytellers create video games using generative AI

June 14, 2023

Generative AI has undoubtedly been the big buzzword of the past year, driven in large part by Microsoft-backed OpenAI and ChatGPT. But while the ability to create all manner of fresh content from a simple prompt raises various societal and ethical questions, it also opens the door to myriad businesses that simply would not have […]

Backed by Google’s Gradient, Versed wants to help storytellers create video games using generative AI by Paul Sawers originally published on TechCrunch

Kaya Founders backs Philippines startups from “Day 0”

June 14, 2023

The Philippines’ startup ecosystem is poised for strong growth, thanks to the country’s rising GDP, fast adoption of online services and a new generation of founders. Launched by tech and investment veterans, Kaya Founders wants to back the most promising startups from the very beginning. The venture firm announced today that it has closed $12 […]

Kaya Founders backs Philippines startups from “Day 0” by Catherine Shu originally published on TechCrunch

Finfra lets Indonesian businesses add embedded finance to their platforms

June 14, 2023

Finfra, an Indonesian startup that provides the tech infrastructure for online businesses that want to offer embedded finance products, has raised $1 million in new funding. The round included participation from DSX Ventures, Seedstars International Ventures, Cento Ventures, Fintech Nation, FirstPick, BADideas Fund and Hustle Fund. The startup’s new funding will be used on product […]

Finfra lets Indonesian businesses add embedded finance to their platforms by Catherine Shu originally published on TechCrunch