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MealMe, a unified API that embeds food and retail ordering into consumer apps and websites, announced on Thursday that it secured $8 million in Series A funding. The newly raised capital brings the total amount raised to $16 million.  MealMe has undergone several changes since its launch in 2019. Initially, Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A new startup setting out to combat the scourge of deepfakes and spoofed evidence in the age of AI is showing off its wares on the Startup Battlefield stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2024 this week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Meet Luna, a health and well-being app for teen girls that is designed to help them navigate teenhood. The app lets teens ask questions about their health and wellness and get responses from experts. It also lets them track their periods, moods, and skin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It might not be the sexiest of subjects, but facilities management is central to any business that has a physical premises — the bigger that footprint becomes, the more complex it gets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lisa Oberreichner, the CEO and co-founder of Emidat, a Munich-based startup, tackles the pressing issue of construction's impact on climate change. She shares insights on their innovative software that automates Environmental Product Declarations, making sustainability more accessible in the construction sector. The conversation delves into the pivotal role of technology in improving transparency and compliance with evolving EU regulations, highlighting how such advancements can significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the industry.

David Shim, Co-founder of Read AI, shares insights on how his startup is thriving in the competitive world of AI bots. He discusses their recent $50M funding and the impressive growth in customer accounts and revenue. Shim reveals a new free Chrome extension aimed at enhancing meeting productivity by providing insightful summaries. He emphasizes the importance of differentiating features and integrations as the AI space becomes increasingly crowded.

Lithuania’s Vinted has secured a new valuation of €5 billion (around $5.4 billion at current exchange rates), after the second-hand fashion marketplace closed a secondary share sale worth €340 million ($367 million). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jeanette Zu Furstenberg, Head of General Catalyst's European business, dives into the firm's impressive $8 billion fundraising initiative aimed at early-stage startups. She highlights their bold investment strategy across the U.S., Europe, and India, emphasizing a strong focus on AI and its potential to reshape industries. The conversation touches on how AI can enhance global resilience by transforming manufacturing and supply chains, encouraging nations to rethink their dependencies and forge innovative partnerships in crucial sectors like energy and defense.

A new app called Screenable will help parents introduce their children to technology by turning an iPhone or iPad into a starter phone. The app is designed to grow over time with a child, as it offers different modes for kids of different ages. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Each year, supply chain disruptions cost the global economy trillions of dollars. In a recent McKinsey poll, nine in ten businesses said they had encountered logistics challenges over the past 12 months. Headwinds have only grown stronger as chaos reigns in key shipping corridors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices