Proptech in Review: Investors predict slower growth in 2023 What is proptech? Proptech, or property technology, is a term used to describe technology-enabled innovation in the real estate sector. Proptech startups are using technology to disrupt and improve every stage of the property lifecycle, from discovery and search, to financing, construction, and management. Why is
Crowdbotics, a platform that helps developers build applications from modular code, has raised $40 million in Series B funding. The round was led by RRE Ventures, with participation from Radian Capital and 8VC. This brings the company’s total funding to $73 million. Crowdbotics’ platform lets developers assemble applications from pre-built, tested, and reusable components. This
Startups should expect more scrutiny from VCs on their hiring plans As the job market tightens, startups will face more questions from potential investors about their hiring plans. While the overall U.S. job market is improving, the picture is not so rosy for startup companies. The number of job openings at startups has declined for
Are you a salesperson feeling the pain of long sales cycles and quotas that seem impossible to meet? If so, you’re not alone. In today’s environment, product-led sales is on the rise, which is why product-led growth requires a sales makeover. It’s no secret that the modern buyer has changed. They are more informed than
Injective Protocol has announced a $150M ecosystem fund to drive the adoption of interoperable infrastructure and decentralized finance (DeFi) applications. The fund, called the Injective Ecosystem Fund, will be used to support the growth of the Injective Protocol ecosystem by investing in projects that build on the protocol and promote its adoption. Injective Protocol is
Strata, a provider of identity orchestration to bridge disparate log-in procedures, raises $26M A provider of identity orchestration, Strata, has raised $26M in a series B funding round led by Accel, with participation from GGV Capital, Omidyar Network, and G2VP. About Strata: Strata provides an identity orchestration platform that helps organizations to bridge disparate login
India’s gig economy drivers face bust in the country’s digital boom As India’s startup scene booms, a new group of workers is being left behind: the country’s gig economy drivers. General Since 2014, India’s startup ecosystem has been one of the world’s most dynamic, with new businesses popping up across the country. Many of these
Gemba, a corporate VR training platform used by Coca-Cola and Pfizer, has raised $18 million in a Series A round of funding led by NEA. Founded in 2016, Gemba delivers VR-based training simulations for businesses across a range of industries including healthcare, manufacturing, and retail. The company’s platform is designed to help employees learn new
BMW continues its love affair with EVs, backing this Bulgarian startup’s $13M A-round Partnership with IQOO BMW has been a long-time advocate for electric vehicles (EVs), and it’s continuing its love affair with the emerging technology by leading a $13 million investment in EV startup Byton. The deal, announced today, is part of Byton’s Series
Chemical giant Denka dives into VC with $100M fund managed by Pegasus Tech Ventures Japan’s Denka has long been a powerhouse in the chemical industry, with a vast array of products used in everything from semiconductors to solar panels. Now the company is looking to get a piece of the action in the Startup world,