Singapore-based BandLab Technologies raises $25M at $415M valuation

May 23, 2023

Singapore-based BandLab Technologies, the parent company of social music creation platform BandLab, has raised $25 million in Series B1 funding that bumps its post-money valuation to $425 million. The round was led by returning investor Cercano Management (formerly Vulcan Capital), with super-pro rata participation from Prosus Ventures. The new funding adds to BandLab Technologies’ $65 […]

Singapore-based BandLab Technologies raises $25M at $415M valuation by Catherine Shu originally published on TechCrunch

The Download: urban drone deliveries, and our guide to AI regulations

May 23, 2023

This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. Food delivery by drone is just part of daily life in Shenzhen —Zeyi Yang In a buzzy urban area in Shenzhen, China, I watched as a drone descended onto a pickup kiosk to…

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May 23, 2023

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Women Are Being Pushed Off the Edge of the Glass Cliff. Here’s What That Means and What to Do About It.

May 23, 2023

One of the primary reasons that hold women leaders back is the so-called “glass cliff.” Here’s how it’s keeping women from leadership roles, how it’s different from the glass ceiling and what you can do to prevent it.

3 Buy-Rated China Stocks to Supercharge Your Portfolio

May 23, 2023

After lifting its strict pandemic restrictions, the Chinese economy has rebounded strongly, driven by consumer spending. Analysts expect the country to continue growing this year. Given this backdrop, it could…

Threading the needle: A peek at Paul Judge’s plans for Softbank’s Open Opportunity Fund

May 23, 2023

We sat down with Judge to discuss his new appointment, and the fund’s potential role in the wake of Silicon Valley Bank’s collapse.

Threading the needle: A peek at Paul Judge’s plans for Softbank’s Open Opportunity Fund by Dominic-Madori Davis originally published on TechCrunch

Apple partners with Broadcom to build 5G components in the United States

May 23, 2023

Apple today announced a multi-billion dollar deal with Broadcom to build some wireless components in the United States. Under the terms of the agreement, Broadcom will design and build 5G components, including FBAR filters, in its America-based facilities. In a statement, Apple CEO Tim Cook stated “[Apple] is thrilled to make commitments that harness the […]

Apple partners with Broadcom to build 5G components in the United States by Matt Burns originally published on TechCrunch

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