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Dec 12, 2024 • 4min

Albert Invent hopes to revolutionize the chemicals sector with its AI platform

Discover how a groundbreaking AI platform is set to transform the chemicals sector. The discussion highlights the integration of molecular data to streamline chemical research and enhance product development. With a focus on real-time toxicology predictions, the platform aims to minimize trial and error in R&D. Learn about the significant funding behind this tech and its implications for future scientific advancements.
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Dec 12, 2024 • 6min

Mynt raises a cool $23M on a $210M valuation to build a smarter expense card for SMEs

Small and medium businesses are becoming a focal point in fintech, with a Swedish startup making waves. Mynt has secured $23 million to enhance its AI-based corporate card and expense management platform for SMEs. The discussion dives into the startup's rapid growth and the challenges it faces against established competitors. It also sheds light on the competitive landscape of corporate card services, emphasizing the opportunities in a market that remains underutilized, particularly in the U.S. and Europe.
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Dec 11, 2024 • 5min

Software testing platform LambdaTest secures $38 million for AI push

LambdaTest, a cloud-based software testing platform, has raised $38 million in a funding round as it looks to expand its presence in existing markets and advance its AI capabilities. The San Francisco and Noida-headquartered startup’s Series D round has been led by Avataar Ventures with participation from Qualcomm Ventures, bringing its total funding to $108 million. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Dec 11, 2024 • 5min

Nexalus has a new method for liquid-cooling data centers that could make the waste heat useful

Discover a groundbreaking startup revolutionizing data center cooling with hot-water technology. Their innovative liquid cooling system tackles the inefficiencies of traditional air methods, offering a sustainable approach to heat management. Learn how microjets target hot chip areas for enhanced efficiency and how this technology enables waste heat reuse across different industries. This exciting method not only improves energy consumption but also aims to collaborate with HVAC companies for a greener future.
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Dec 10, 2024 • 5min

Riverside raises $30 million Series C to expand its podcast and video recording platform

Riverside has successfully secured $30 million in Series C funding, aiming to boost its podcast and video recording platform. The investment, led by Zeev Ventures, will support team expansion and the development of innovative solutions for content creators. Since its launch in 2020, Riverside has evolved significantly, focusing on enhancing user experience and solidifying its position in the competitive content creation landscape.
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Dec 10, 2024 • 6min

Connyct, an exclusive social media app for college students, emerges amid potential TikTok ban

Matthew Berman, Co-founder and CEO of Connyct, shares insights about his new social media app tailored for college students. He discusses how Connyct aims to fill the void potentially left by TikTok with features like personalized content feeds and direct messaging. Berman highlights the app’s focus on user safety and engagement, along with a unique ambassador program that allows students to monetize their content. Discover how this innovative platform is designed to resonate with the campus crowd.
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Dec 9, 2024 • 5min

Fitness startup Ladder comes after Peloton for allegedly copying their app

Ladder, an Austin, Texas-based fitness startup that makes a popular strength-training app, is accusing Peloton of ripping off its work with the launch of Peloton’s new Stength+ app, which exited beta on Wednesday. After receiving feedback from Peloton’s beta testers that the app looked, felt, and functioned much like Ladder’s own. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Dec 9, 2024 • 10min

Planet A Foods nabs $30M to make tons more cocoa-free chocolate

Turning sunflower seeds into sustainable, cocoa-free chocolate has netted Munich-based B2B foodtech startup Planet A Foods (formerly QOA) a $30 million Series B funding round. Now, the Y Combinator alum is gearing up for industrialization, with the funds set to be deployed to scale its production capacity by around 7.5x Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Dec 6, 2024 • 6min

After selling his startup to IBM, this founder wants to bring ‘agentic memory’ to enterprise data

Stephen Mee, Co-founder and CEO of Across AI, discusses the innovative potential of AI agents beyond traditional chatbots. He reveals how his startup is developing a dynamic memory system to enhance enterprise workflows, helping sales teams identify opportunities and minimize risks. Mee also shares insights into the upcoming launch in 2025, emphasizing the importance of data security and efficient access to critical information. His vision is to revolutionize enterprise data management with agentic memory.
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Dec 6, 2024 • 3min

Twos to-do app adds a feature that automatically adds a suggested action against a task

The overarching promise of companies working on AI-powered productivity tools is to build solutions that would do a task for you. Some of the early demos that we have seen don’t really fare well in fulfilling those promises. A to-do list app called Twos is approaching this problem differently. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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