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Energy in 2024: Plenty of funding rounds but few exits, say investors
AI and quantum, as well as long-term, large-scale energy storage are trends at the top of energy investors' minds for 2024. Exits, less so.
Jan 2, 2024Investors bet on fusion payoff within a decade
Stellarators are emerging as one of the most backable fusion technologies, and investors say the first pilot reactors could be working by the end of the decade.
Dec 15, 2023How dominant CVCs stalled the Thai tech ecosystem
After a promising start the Thai startup ecosystem has slowed. Some say too much corporate money may have been part of the problem.
Dec 14, 2023Is Bitcoin bouncing back? November sees a rise in crypto deals
There was a promising (or surprising) rise in corporate-backed funding rounds for cryptocurrency startups in November. Despite many heralding the demise of crypto, it looks like it isn't dead yet.
Dec 12, 2023Forming 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, 2023Early-stage startup deals dominate venture scene in Texas
Most VC-backed funding rounds in Texas have historically been early stage startup financings.
Nov 16, 2023Alibaba ramps up AI investing
China-based CVCs have returned to backing large startup financing rounds, helping to boost deal volume in China as foreign investors exit the country.
Nov 16, 2023Face ID for pets has arrived, thanks to Petnow's AI technology
The South Korea-based startup has developed a new form of pet identification technology that scans cats' and dogs' faces.
Nov 14, 2023As gen AI redraws the semiconductor sector, the US Chips Act steers…
The $53bn US incentive package has so far had less impact on the semiconductor industry than expected. But as generative AI unleashes a wave of investment in new types of chipmakers, the act will influence where the money goes.
Nov 13, 2023Transport and energy lead the way in October 2023
Deal count was up in energy and transportation among an overall decline in corporate-backed venture funding.
Nov 10, 2023Towing's soil technology supports farmers moving towards sustainable agriculture
The Japanese university spinout has developed a crop cultivation system to enable more sustainable farming practices.
Nov 7, 2023Azul Energy's battery tech addresses hydrogen fuel cell supply constraints
The Japanese startup has created battery technology that replaces the need for rare earth metals in fuel cell vehicles.
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