March 18, 2025

Five benefits of a health tech accelerator program

In the ever-evolving world of health care, the role of technology is becoming increasingly crucial. From improving patient outcomes to streamlining administrative processes, digital technologies are changing the face of the industry. However, for startups developing health tech solutions, breaking into the market and scaling their products can be a challenging journey, requiring access to…

a16z, GV back Thatch in its effort to simplify health benefits for startups and their employees

February 15, 2023

When you’re dealing with health issues, worrying about how you’re going to pay for care can be a major additional stressor. This can be compounded when you’re facing major illnesses, such as receiving treatment for cancer or having surgery. Chris Ellis and Adam Stevenson had the unfortunate experiences of losing parents to cancer at a […]

a16z, GV back Thatch in its effort to simplify health benefits for startups and their employees by Mary Ann Azevedo originally published on TechCrunch

Intuitive Machines’ post-SPAC war chest depleted by shareholder redemptions

February 15, 2023

Lunar technology company Intuitive Machines received far less cash from its merger with a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) than it forecasted, according to filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission made last night. Although Intuitive Machines said the SPAC trust could furnish the company with as much as $301 million in dry powder, […]

Intuitive Machines’ post-SPAC war chest depleted by shareholder redemptions by Aria Alamalhodaei originally published on TechCrunch

Funga wants to accelerate carbon capture using belowground fungal biodiversity

February 15, 2023

Funga claims to be the first company to leverage nature’s power of carbon removal, by focusing on restoring belowground fungal biodiversity. The company just raised a $4 million round. The company was founded by ecologist and climate scientist Dr. Colin Averill, and it combines modern DNA sequencing and machine learning technology with breakthrough research on […]

Funga wants to accelerate carbon capture using belowground fungal biodiversity by Haje Jan Kamps originally published on TechCrunch

In a boost for the ‘metaverse,’ Roblox stock pops 25% after strong Q4 earnings

February 15, 2023

It looks like the metaverse is doing okay. No, not the one Meta is trying to make happen in VR — the gaming platform Roblox is where the kids are still spending their money, apparently. After reporting its fourth-quarter results on Wednesday, Roblox shares popped 25%, as investors reacted to the company’s better-than-expected earnings. Made popular […]

In a boost for the ‘metaverse,’ Roblox stock pops 25% after strong Q4 earnings by Sarah Perez originally published on TechCrunch