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Ushur, which aims to automate aspects of the customer experience, raises $50M

February 7, 2023

Automation tech continues to attract funding in an increasingly challenging macroeconomic environment. That’s because of its cash-saving potential, no doubt. In a recent survey by Zapier — not the most unbiased source, granted, given that the company sells automation software — about 44% of employees say that automation saves them time while almost a third […]

Ushur, which aims to automate aspects of the customer experience, raises $50M by Kyle Wiggers originally published on TechCrunch

LockBit ransomware group threatens to publish stolen Royal Mail data

February 7, 2023

The Russian-linked LockBit ransomware gang has claimed responsibility for the Royal Mail cyberattack and is threatening to publish the data it stole from the U.K. postal giant. Royal Mail, which has been battling a cyberattack since January 10, was added to LockBit’s dark web leak site on Monday. The listing, seen by TechCrunch, doesn’t say how […]

LockBit ransomware group threatens to publish stolen Royal Mail data by Carly Page originally published on TechCrunch

1 Internet Stock to Buy Hand Over Fist and 2 to Avoid

February 7, 2023
With the growing adoption and expanding Internet of things (IoT) market globally, the internet industry is well-positioned to soar. Given its solid financials and growth potential, it could be wise…

1 Internet Stock to Buy Hand Over Fist and 2 to Avoid

February 7, 2023
With the growing adoption and expanding Internet of things (IoT) market globally, the internet industry is well-positioned to soar. Given its solid financials and growth potential, it could be wise…

China’s globalizing startups could be a boon to US cloud giants

February 7, 2023

After quarters of rapid growth fueled by remote work, the cloud market is cooling down as businesses look for ways to curb cloud spending in post-COVID times and an uncertain economy. AWS saw its growth slide to the mid-teens in the first month of the new year; across the industry, the market slowed to 21% […]

China’s globalizing startups could be a boon to US cloud giants by Rita Liao originally published on TechCrunch

Drone imagery firm DroneBase rebrands to Zeitview, lands $55M investment

February 7, 2023

Zeitview, the company formerly known as DroneBase, today announced that it raised $55 million to further develop its air and ground data capture tech. Led by Valor Equity Partners with participation from Union Square Ventures, Upfront Ventures, Euclidean Capital, Energy Transition Ventures and Hearst Ventures, the tranche — which brings Zeitview’s war chest to $114 […]

Drone imagery firm DroneBase rebrands to Zeitview, lands $55M investment by Kyle Wiggers originally published on TechCrunch

Partech hits first close of largest Africa-focused fund, at €245M

February 7, 2023

Partech, the global VC firm with several funds, has reached first close of Partech Africa II at €245 million (~$263 million), making it the largest Africa-focused fund yet.  The fund, which focuses on early- and growth-stage startups across the continent, intended to raise about €230 million (~$250 million) for its second African fund and reach a first […]

Partech hits first close of largest Africa-focused fund, at €245M by Tage Kene-Okafor originally published on TechCrunch

WhatsApp lets users put voice notes as status updates

February 7, 2023

WhatsApp Status, the feature that was introduced in 2017 as the company’s take on Snapchat Stories, has received a number of updates to make it more attractive and appealing to users. One of the latest additions is the ability to set voice notes as status updates. On Tuesday, WhatsApp announced voice status, which enables users […]

WhatsApp lets users put voice notes as status updates by Jagmeet Singh originally published on TechCrunch