Robin Haak launches Robin Capital, the latest fund to join the Solo GP trend in Europe
If you were a Solo Venture Capitalist — or Solo GP as they have come to be known — during the 2020-2021 boom, you might be in trouble now, especially as valuations from that era have often tanked. However, while the Solo GP model has been around in the US
Read morePlastic upcycling startup Kubik closes $3.34M seed to scale production in Ethiopia
The amount of plastic waste produced globally is on track to triple to over 1,000 million tonnes by 2060. The OECD report predicts that developed countries will continue to produce the most plastic waste per person, although emerging regions like Africa and Asia are expected to experience the fastest growth owing
Read moreSequoia debuts Atlas, an interactive guide to the European tech talent landscape
There is an estimated 3 million software engineers in Europe, depending on what report you want to believe, but finding the rights engineers for the job in hand isn’t all that straight forward. London or Paris might well have the highest concentration of software engineers, but knowing what locales offer
Read moreHouse of Commons committee puts appointment of Navdeep Bains to Rogers’ exec team under scrutiny
Yesterday, the House of Commons’ Standing Committee on Access to Information, Privacy and Ethics (ETHI) examined the appointment of former ISED minister, Navdeep Bains as Rogers’ new chief corporate affairs officer. Critics raised concerns that his appointment would give Rogers an easy route to lobby the government, especially after the
Read moreMark Zuckerberg is ready to fight Elon Musk in a cage match
Zuckerberg says he recently completed “the Murph Challenge” workout in just under 40 minutes, which is insane. | Mark Zuckerberg / Meta Here we go. After Elon Musk recently tweeted that he would be “up for a cage fight” with Zuckerberg, the Meta CEO shot back by posting a screenshot
Read moreSupercritical, a carbon removal marketplace aimed at tech firms, raises $13M Series A led by Lightspeed
Supercritical, the carbon removal marketplace aimed (at the moment) mainly at tech companies that want to hit “net zero,” has raised a $13 million Series A funding round, led by Lightspeed Venture Partners. The round includes funding from RTP Global, Greencode Ventures, MMC Ventures and others. We covered Supercritical’s launch back in August 2021,
Read moreApple’s Vision Pro SDK is now available, in-person developer labs launch next month
Time to get a jump on all of that spatial computing. Apple today announced that its visionOS software development kit is now available, allowing 3D parties to begin building content for the Vision Pro. The SDK is available at least half a year before the headset officially goes on sale
Read moreHow can Nigeria build on the payment evolution brought about by the Naira shortage
Governments worldwide are encouraging cashless payments, and Nigeria is no exception. However, the implementation of a cashless policy in Nigeria encountered challenges, resulting in a serious cash shortage. As Nigerians struggled to pay for everyday goods and services, digital payment providers stepped up to address the situation. Fintech companies played
Read more7 Strategies to Help Nigerians Overcome Fuel Price Hikes
Recent reports from Nigerian news outlets have highlighted the dire consequences of fuel price hikes, prompting Nigerians to seek viable solutions amidst financial hardships. According to reports, the removal of fuel subsidies has caused petrol prices to triple, soaring from 189 Naira to a staggering 557 Naira per litre. The
Read moreThe Top 7 Smart Cities in the World: Leading the Way in Urban Innovation
In an increasingly interconnected and technologically driven world, smart cities are emerging as the vanguards of urban development. These cities leverage advanced technologies and data-driven solutions to enhance efficiency, sustainability, and the overall quality of life for their residents. According to the World Bank, currently 56% of the global population,
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