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This young startup is taking on a fragrance industry that hasn't changed in a almost half century
Fragrance tech company Patina says it has raised $2 million in funding investors, including Betaworks and True Ventures. The company focuses on creating new scent molecules using advanced molecular design, machine learning, and scent research.
Are You Looking To Build Your First Startup?
rediffGURU Vishal Bisht, founder and CEO of IT services provider Marksman Technologies, recommends strategies to build a successful brand. Are you someone who is looking to build your first startup? Do you want to know how to find angel investors…
A productivity startup is laying off 22% of the company to create million-dollar salary bands
ClickUp is taking a winner-takes-all approach to its workforce. Zeb Evans, CEO of the cloud-based productivity platform, wrote on social media on Thursday that the company has cut 22% of its workforce, while simultaneously promising that remaining…
Labor MPs expect eventual concessions for startups after backlash to CGT changes
Labor MPs expect the government will agree to capital gains tax concessions for startup businesses after a meme-fuelled backlash to the budget, with some wary that scare campaigns could “get out of hand” without clearer explanation of…
With aluminum prices up 20%, recycling startups bet on AI to cash in
Rising gas prices have been a recurring headline since the Trump administration started its war against Iran in late February, but it's not the only commodity affected by the conflict. Around 10% of the world's aluminum is made in the Gulf region…
Sports startup SWOT Sportech uses analytics and biomechanics to train young athletes
With sports science in India largely concentrated around elite athletes, SWOT Sportech is attempting to take data-driven training to the grassroots. The startup, founded by sports analyst and sports management professional Rushi Pranav Mattapalli…
AI code quality startup Sonar buys AI code review startup Gitar
Automated code quality and security heavyweight SonarSource Sàrl said today it's buying a rival startup called Gitar Inc. that specializes in artificial intelligence-native code reviews. According to Sonar, the plan is to integrate Gitar's…
World's biggest 'second life' battery plant to open in June - a key moment for this startup's growth plans
The world's largest facility for repurposing old EV batteries is set to open outside Vancouver this summer, aiming to power AI hyperscalers and industrial buyers seeking to cut their reliance on Chinese battery systems. Moment Energy, founded six…
Clearsign outlines October startup for 26-burner Gulf Coast project while advancing $0.5M phase of 32-burner California order (NASDAQ:CLIR)
Earnings Call Insights: ClearSign Technologies (CLIR) Q1 2026 'Like our more recent quarterly calls, we will use a Q&A format for this session.' (CEO & Director Colin James Deller) 'For the first quarter of 2026, the company recognized…
Serverless AI infrastructure startup Modal Labs seals $355M funding round
Artificial intelligence startups are facing two massive headaches: There's too much AI-generated code to deal with, and not nearly enough computing power to run it all on. Modal Labs Inc., which has just raised $355 million in a new funding round…
Angel Investors Ontario Launches New Vision and Mission, Joins Canadian Startup Capital Association as A Member
TORONTO, May 21, 2026 /CNW/ - Angel Investors Ontario (AIO), the province's leading network of organized angel groups, today launched a new vision and mission for the organization, sharpening its focus on building the early-stage capital…
Sam Altman's startup is hoping Jared Leto's band will get you to scan your eyeball
By Stephanie K. Baer Deputy News Editor How do you tell a robot from a human being? It's all in the eyes. Jared Leto would know. In “Blade Runner 2049,” the Oscar-winning actor played the CEO of a company that manufactures replicants…
AI Search Startup Exa Labs Raises $250M At $2.2 Billion Valuation, Led By Andreessen Horowitz
Exa Labs Inc. has raised $250 million in a Series C round led by Andreessen Horowitz, valuing the San Francisco-based artificial intelligence company at $2.2 billion. The startup said it will use the new capital to train its next generation of…
Anker's 0-to-1: What a $3000 Startup Teaches Us About Replicable Success
In my previous post, I analyzed the mature methodology behind Anker — shallow sea strategy, the 1357 product tier system, and the Big Dipper formation for competitive advantage. That's the 1-to-10 playbook, the system Steven Yang built after…
Finnish phone-maker HMD bundles Indian AI chatbot onto new smartphone in push to reach local market
Finnish phone maker HMD today launched its first smartphone, called the Vibe 2 5G, which comes preloaded with Indian AI company Sarvam's chatbot Indus. Both companies had first announced the partnership during the India AI summit held in New Delhi…
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