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Corporates give Korean software startups international springboard

Korea has a strong roster of startups providing software for industry and large conglomerates. They are now finding markets abroad, too.

Oct 9, 2024

Korean startups look for corporate investors as ecosystem faces crunch

Korean startups offer juicy morsels for international investors amid a tough funding climate and as the government relaxes CVC rules.

Sep 27, 2024

L'Oreal and Evonik combine investments in microbe tech startup Abolis

The corporates backed a $38.6m series A round for Abolis through an agreement to develop sustainable cosmetics ingredients together.

Sep 12, 2024

Spinout spotlight: ETH spinout Optiml uses AI to decarbonise real estate

A hands-off approach from the Swiss university makes starting a software company like Optiml — which is using AI to map out CO² cuts in real estate — easier, says CEO Evan Petkov.

Aug 26, 2024

Toyota's debut mobility startups in European open innovation platform

Two-wheeled vehicle developer Genny and pedestrian accessibility startup Okeenea are among the first six companies to be selected for Toyota Open Labs.

Aug 15, 2024

11 women's health startups to watch

Female-focused health startups have been receiving increased funding in 2024 and a new crop of startups is emerging to address previously underserved areas.

Aug 13, 2024

Meet the small Boston startup cracking the corporate AI challenge

Linq is building a vector database management platform to help large companies use large language models based on their internal information.

Aug 8, 2024

Can Baxus curb luxury drinks fraud by putting bottles on the blockchain?

The US-based startup is using blockchain to authenticate and track the luxury drinks traded on its platform.

Jul 24, 2024

Other News

Innovation China: Invisible nanofilm breakthrough for touchscreens

A startup in China has developed a non-toxic alternative for transparent touchscreens. The nanofilm can also improve solar panel performance.

Jul 23, 2024

Updated: 6 more functional food startups to watch

From caffeine-infused teas to mushroom gummies and liquid meal supplements, updated for 2024: here are some more startups making waves in the functional food industry.

Jul 17, 2024

Sustainability, spacetech and fusion: meet the startups showcasing at the GCV Symposium

Sustainable spacetech, bioplastics made from seaweed and affordable fusion. Meet the exciting and innovative startups showcasing at the GCV Symposium 2024.

Jun 25, 2024

Novel engines and space repairs: 4 emerging spacetech startups to watch

Europe is trying to create its own SpaceX effect, with a growing focus on backing smaller and nimbler spacetech companies.

Jun 20, 2024

Seven startups that can help decarbonise heavy industry

Heavy industry accounts for 22% of global greenhouse gas emissions but is notoriously difficult to decarbonise. These startups are developing solutions, from new thermal energy storage and fusion reactor design to emissions monitoring.

Jun 12, 2024

9 startups changing what's possible below the Earth's surface

From geothermal energy and mining tech to subterranean delivery systems, here are some of the most exciting startups focusing on what's underground.

Jun 11, 2024

Editor's Picks

Forming your board is a game of strategy. Here's how to play.

Every startup will need to give away board seats, but founders can shape the boardroom for success – here’s how.

Nov 26, 2023

The Big Deal: Husk targets "half the planet" with its solar systems

Husk Power Systems has just raised $100m from investors including Shell to build 1,500 solar mini-grids in India and Nigeria in the next four to five years.

Oct 27, 2023

The Big Deal: EH2 becomes hydrogen tech's first unicorn

Ten corporate investors were part of a $380m series C round this week, including Fortescue, United Airlines, Rio Tinto, Amazon, Microsoft and BP.

Oct 6, 2023

The Big Deal: Meatable readies its lab-grown meat for market

The alternative meat sector is struggling but DSM Venturing believes there is a future for lab grown meat as regulatory hurdles are overcome.

Aug 15, 2023
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