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Nov 27, 2024 • 3min

Biolevate’s raises €6M to helps medical writers keep up with the pace of new drugs

Discover how a Paris-based company secured €6M to revolutionize medical writing. The labor-intensive process of documenting drug development is addressed, unveiling a platform that leverages natural language processing. This innovative solution aims to ease the backlog and enhance the efficiency of skilled medical writers, tackling industry challenges head-on. Tune in to learn how technology is streamlining pharmaceutical documentation!
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Nov 27, 2024 • 9min

Cambridge materials science spin-out Molyon is on a mission to make next-gen batteries fly

Ismail Sami, CEO and co-founder of Molyon, is at the forefront of battery innovation, leading a Cambridge University spin-out focused on next-gen lithium-sulfur batteries. He discusses the pivotal role of battery tech in electrification and decarbonization efforts. Sami unveils how their advanced batteries, utilizing molybdenum disulfide, promise superior energy density and resilience, which could transform applications for drones and electric vehicles. The ambitious plan to build a pilot facility highlights their commitment to overcoming commercialization hurdles.
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Nov 26, 2024 • 4min

Raspberry Pi releases the Pico 2 W, a $7 wireless-enabled microcontroller board

Meet the Raspberry Pi Pico 2 W, a tiny board designed around a microcontroller that lets you build hardware projects at scale. Raspberry Pi is once again using the RP2350, its own, well-documented microcontroller. But what is a microcontroller again? As the name suggests, microcontrollers let you control other electronic components or devices. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Nov 26, 2024 • 7min

Anthropic raises an additional $4B from Amazon, makes AWS its ‘primary’ training partner

Anthropic, OpenAI’s close rival, has raised an additional $4 billion from Amazon, and has agreed to make Amazon Web Services (AWS), Amazon’s cloud computing division, the primary place it’ll train its flagship generative AI models. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Nov 25, 2024 • 3min

Battery unicorn Northvolt files for bankruptcy, upending Europe’s industrial plan

The company chose Chapter 11 in an effort to right its listing finances.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Nov 25, 2024 • 7min

Anthropic raises an additional $4B from Amazon, makes AWS is ‘primary’ cloud partner

Anthropic, OpenAI’s close rival, has raised an additional $4 billion from Amazon, and has agreed to make Amazon Web Services — Amazon’s cloud computing division — the sole place it’ll train its flagship generative AI models. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Nov 22, 2024 • 4min

Lighthouse, an analytics provider for the hospitality sector, lights up with $370M at a $1B valuation

The hospitality sector is buzzing with news of a $370 million funding round for a data analytics platform. This fresh investment has catapulted its valuation past the $1 billion mark. The focus is on using advanced analytics and AI to transform business intelligence in hotels and related businesses. It's an exciting time for B2B startups as the travel industry experiences a significant revival!
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Nov 22, 2024 • 5min

Raven Space Systems opens up a whole new category of industrial 3D printing

Discover how a Kansas City startup is revolutionizing industrial 3D printing with advanced thermoset composites, vital for aerospace and defense applications. Learn about the groundbreaking microwave-assisted deposition technology that reduces curing times, tackling supply chain challenges in aerospace manufacturing. With robust funding and strategic partnerships, this innovative approach promises to enhance production efficiency and accessibility for durable materials.
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Nov 21, 2024 • 2min

Ben Ling’s Bling Capital has already nabbed another $270M for fourth fund

Bling Capital has just raised an impressive $270 million for its fourth fund, showcasing its prowess in the venture capital landscape. The firm discusses its innovative investment strategies, including a new opportunity fund aimed at follow-on investments. With a solid track record and a robust advisory network, they’re well-positioned to make significant impacts in the startup ecosystem.
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Nov 21, 2024 • 4min

Portugal’s Tekever raises $74M for dual-use drone platform deployed to Ukraine

Tekever's recent $74 million funding round is making waves in the defense tech sector. They’re set to enhance dual-use drone technology while targeting expansion into the U.S. market. This shift illustrates a growing trend where smaller startups are challenging established defense giants, especially as demand rises due to ongoing conflicts like that in Ukraine. Innovation in drone capabilities is at the forefront, promising exciting developments in defense applications.

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