Acquired by HSBC in an emergency sale for just £1 in March as SVB was melting down, SVB UK is now getting a rebrand and expansion under its new owner. Today the banking giant launched HSBC Innovation Banking, a new unit focusing on banking services to the startup, investor, and wider tech community. Rumored for […]
HSBC rebrands, expands its SVB UK buy as HSBC Innovation Banking by Ingrid Lunden originally published on TechCrunch
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Tesla fuels an EV charging standards war by Kirsten Korosec originally published on TechCrunch
Welcome back to The Interchange! If you want this in your inbox, sign up here. We’ll be taking a break next weekend as Mary Ann and Christine both take much-needed vacations (we didn’t plan this, honestly!) but don’t worry, The Interchange will be back in your inbox on June 25. Consolidation continues in the world of fintech Last […]
FIS acquires, and Better.com lays off by Christine Hall originally published on TechCrunch
In the era of quick judgments, it’s tempting to think we are more clever than anyone else. But from AI to Apple to senior tech, underestimating others comes at a risk: being seriously wrong.
Can AI make older adults feel less lonely? by Anna Heim originally published on TechCrunch
If you’re adventurous with your food, or just like to keep up with the fast-moving foodtech industry, here’s a roundup of this week’s stories and some notable news we weren’t able to cover.
This week in foodtech: Cultivated meat is still a sizzling topic by Christine Hall originally published on TechCrunch
Carvana’s big rally is now looking more like a blip on the radar. Shares in the online-car retailer soared Thursday, closing up by 56% from the prior day on news that it expected to post $50 million worth of adjusted EBITDA in the current quarter, powered by stronger per-car sales profitability. For Carvana, the gains […]
Carvana crashes back down to earth by Harri Weber originally published on TechCrunch
Consolidation continues apace in the world of fintech. FIS, the fintech giant that runs a wide range of payment, banking and investment services, has acquired Bond, a startup that specializes in embedded finance, multiple sources confirmed today. Fintech Business Weekly’s Jason Mikula broke the news last week that the deal was in the works. Our […]
FIS acquires banking-as-a-service startup Bond by Ingrid Lunden originally published on TechCrunch
Blue Microphones was ahead of the game. The first Snowball was released all the way back in 2005, as the company was celebrating its 10th birthday. Within a few years, the USB mics were everywhere. They were effectively synonymous with the nascent world of amateur podcasting and became a go-to for first-time content creators uploading […]
Blue owned the consumer podcast mic market – now the brand is being phased out by Brian Heater originally published on TechCrunch
Founders must understand which kind of VC investor they’re dealing with to have the best shot at closing a funding round.
Four venture capital personas (and how to land them) by Walter Thompson originally published on TechCrunch