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Crypto index platform Alongside raises $11M led by a16z

February 15, 2023

Alongside, a crypto index-focused platform, has closed an $11 million seed round led by Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), the company exclusively told TechCrunch. “At a high level, we’re building what I describe as an on-chain Vanguard,” Austin Diamond, CEO and co-founder of Alongside, said to TechCrunch. “The goal is low-fee index products designed to enable total […]

Crypto index platform Alongside raises $11M led by a16z by Jacquelyn Melinek originally published on TechCrunch

Today’s TechCrunch Live: Why cybersecurity is still hiring and spending with Vanta and Sequoia

February 15, 2023

Layoffs. They’re everywhere throughout Silicon Valley. While it seems like every company is cutting, some industries are on an upward swing including cybersecurity. I’m excited to have Vanta CEO Christina Cacioppo, and Sequoia partner, Andrew Reed to speak on Vanta’s growth, particularly around hiring when everyone else is firing. Christina Cacioppo started Vanta in 2016 […]

Today’s TechCrunch Live: Why cybersecurity is still hiring and spending with Vanta and Sequoia by Matt Burns originally published on TechCrunch

3 Software Stocks to Buy Hand Over Fist in 2023

February 15, 2023
The software industry has been under pressure due to macroeconomic challenges. However, the industry is expected to witness solid growth over the long term due to robust demand for its…

IFC leads $17M investment in South African insurtech Naked

February 15, 2023

Naked, a South African insurtech company that helps consumers to insure their cars, homes, and valuables, has raised $17 million in Series B funding led by the International Finance Corporation (IFC). The round welcomed participation from the German Development Finance Institution (DEG), and earlier investors, Yellowwoods and Hollard. The news follows the Naspers-led $11 million […]

IFC leads $17M investment in South African insurtech Naked by Tage Kene-Okafor originally published on TechCrunch