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Cava’s sensible IPO ambitions could spur more companies to go public
Cava’s multi-billion-dollar IPO valuation could be the kick in the pants that companies need to start going public again.
Cava’s sensible IPO ambitions could spur more companies to go public by Alex Wilhelm originally published on TechCrunch
Register for today’s TechCrunch Live’s event on Atlanta right here!
TechCrunch Live is excited to host a special, extended episode focused on the great city of Atlanta, Georgia. The show kicks off today at 2:30pm EDT, and concludes at 4:30pm EDT following a pitch-off with three local startups. I hope you can make it. Register for the event right HERE. We programmed this City Spotlight […]
Register for today’s TechCrunch Live’s event on Atlanta right here! by Matt Burns originally published on TechCrunch
Volvo reveals the small, simple and inexpensive EX30 electric SUV
There’s a lot to love about the new Volvo EX30. The starting price of $34,950 puts it as one of the least expensive modern EVs on the market. The interior is beautiful in a simplistic fashion and made from sustainable materials. And while tiny outside, the cabin makes good use of the available space. If […]
Volvo reveals the small, simple and inexpensive EX30 electric SUV by Matt Burns originally published on TechCrunch
Bonside launches with $4.35M to provide growth capital to brick-and-mortar businesses
Here’s how it works: business owners receive growth capital in exchange for a percentage of their business’ revenue, which is paid back in accordance with how fast or slow revenue is accumulated.
Bonside launches with $4.35M to provide growth capital to brick-and-mortar businesses by Christine Hall originally published on TechCrunch
Mosaic raises $26M to help inform companies’ financial decisions
Typical financial planning and analysis teams spend the bulk of their time on data-gathering and administering processes. That’s because they often have to deal with cumbersome systems and software tools, leaving little time to focus on generating insights that might drive business growth. At least, that’s according to Bijan Moallemi, the co-founder of Mosaic, a […]
Mosaic raises $26M to help inform companies’ financial decisions by Kyle Wiggers originally published on TechCrunch
The Download: ocean-based carbon removal, and Musk’s untweeted trip to China
Blush, the AI lover from the same team as Replika, is more than just a sexbot
The team behind the AI friendship bot Replika is launching another AI companion — one that’s made to flirt. Users can match with Klea, 27, a self-described “nepo baby embracing her wild side.” Aisha, 25, is looking for a “nerdy type” with a “good sense of humor.” Theo, 23, is a French architect who’s “ready […]
Blush, the AI lover from the same team as Replika, is more than just a sexbot by Morgan Sung originally published on TechCrunch
Elon Musk’s quiet, untweeted China trip
TuSimple has started testing its self-driving truck tech in Japan
TuSimple, a publicly traded company developing self-driving trucks, is doing regular test runs on an expressway in Japan, marking its entrance into the island nation, the company said Tuesday. The testing on Japan’s Tomei Expressway, which connects Tokyo, Nagoya and Osaka, suggests TuSimple is doubling down on its Asia-focused business. Back in December, the company […]
TuSimple has started testing its self-driving truck tech in Japan by Rebecca Bellan originally published on TechCrunch