When your cap table makes your startup uninvestable
The problem here is that the company has given up more than two-thirds of its equity to raise $3.3 million.
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Pairing live support with accurate AI outputs
A live agent spends hours each week manually documenting routine interactions. Another combs through multiple knowledge bases to find the right solution, scrambling to piece it together while the customer waits on hold. A third types out the same response they’ve written dozens of times before. These repetitive tasks can be draining, leaving less time…
Indonesia fintech Wagely makes bank while helping the unbanked
Wagely, a fintech out of Indonesia, made a name for itself with earned wage access: a way for workers in Southeast Asian countries to get advances on their salaries without resorting to higher-interest loans. With half a million people now using the platform, the startup has expanded that business into a wider “financial wellness” platform, […]
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He Built a Personal Finance App That Manages $8 Billion for Half a Million Customers. Here Is the CEO of M1’s Hard-Earned Advice for Future Founders.
On this episode of “The CEO Series,” M1 founder and CEO Brian Barnes shares how his passion for investing led to the creation of this powerful personal finance app.
India reverses AI stance, requires government approval for model launches
India has waded into global AI debate by issuing an advisory that requires tech firms to get government permission before launching new models. India’s Ministry of Electronics and IT issued the advisory to firms on Friday. The advisory, not published on public domain but a copy of which TechCrunch has reviewed, also asks tech firms […]
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Waymo scores a critical robotaxi permit, Fisker cuts more workers and Apple car fades away
TechCrunch Mobility is a weekly newsletter dedicated to all things transportation. Sign up here — just click TechCrunch Mobility — to receive the newsletter every weekend in your inbox. Subscribe for free. Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility — your central hub for news and insights on the future of transportation. I was in Los Angeles earlier this […]
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Camshaft says Byju’s unit beneficial owner of $533 million funds
Camshaft disclosed in court filings this week that some $533 million it managed for Byju’s Alpha, a U.S. unit of Indian edtech group Byju’s, was transferred to another 100% and U.S.-based subsidiary of Byju’s, thereby refuting allegations that the Indian firm used the wealth manager’s services to misappropriate money. In the court filings, Camshaft said […]
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Plug In South LA helps build diverse startups in a traditionally underserved area
Derek Smith launched Plug In South LA with goal of helping historically under represented people build successful startups.
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When startups fail, these startups clean up
Welcome to TechCrunch Fintech (formerly The Interchange)! Apologies for being out last week — a cold got the best of me, but I’m back and here to talk about the fact that shutting down startups is big business, Stripe’s new valuation, Klarna’s latest AI update and more. To get a roundup of TechCrunch’s biggest and […]
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Cyber Threats Are More Prevalent Than Ever — So Don’t Leave Your Business Exposed. Here’s How to Protect It.
Traditional risk management often fails to adequately address the unique challenges faced by modern businesses. If you’re still utilizing a one-size-fits-all approach, it’s time for an approach as distinctive as your business.