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Apr 4, 2024 • 5min

Full Glass Wine raises $14M to continue acquiring DTC wine marketplaces, buys Bright Cellars

A brand acquisition management startup specializing in acquiring wine marketplaces raised $14 million in a Series A round. They acquired Bright Cellars, focusing on tech, personalization, and overcoming industry challenges for growth.
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Apr 3, 2024 • 4min

Modal raises $25M to train corporate workers on data and AI

Modal raises $25M to revolutionize corporate skills training with personalized coaching and focus on data and AI. Darren Shimkus, ex-president of Udemy, discusses the inception and growth of Modal, a startup specializing in technical skills training for corporate employees.
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Apr 3, 2024 • 4min

Quadratic is reimagining the spreadsheet with a focus on data

Discover how Quadratic is revolutionizing data analysis by merging spreadsheets with Python programming, allowing users to analyze massive datasets and share insights with stakeholders. Explore the innovative features, competitive edge, and successful funding of this groundbreaking tool.
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Apr 2, 2024 • 5min

Skyflow raises $30M more as AI spikes demand for its privacy business

Skyflow raises $30M more in funding as AI plays a key role in the demand for its privacy solutions. The episode explores the evolution of Skyflow's data management, fundraising efforts, market expansion, and the importance of data privacy in the digital age.
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Apr 2, 2024 • 6min

This startup believes mobile apps for businesses should work more like consumer apps

Discover how a European startup aims to revolutionize mobile B2B apps by creating user-friendly solutions for small businesses. Learn about their innovative app, AMOA, designed for inventory tracking, and their strategy for app monetization and growth.
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Apr 1, 2024 • 6min

Kids’ clothing and gear is more expensive than ever. Kidsy has a sustainable solution for discounts

E-commerce startup Kidsy offers discounted kids' products while reducing waste. Investors support the company for its success in the children's product market. Kidsy provides a blend of new and gently used items to meet parental demands for affordability and sustainability.
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Apr 1, 2024 • 5min

Skyflow raises $30M more as AI spikes demand for its privacy business

Skyflow raises $30M in new funding round led by Khosla Ventures, showcasing the impact of AI on privacy business. Discussion includes AI-driven growth, managing data from large language models, market expansion, and strategic fundraising efforts.
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Mar 29, 2024 • 5min

Climate tech VC Satgana closes first fund that targets early-stage startups in Africa, Europe

Climate-tech VC Satgana closes first fund targeting early-stage startups in Africa and Europe. Discussion on firm's commitment to supporting climate change resilience in mobility, food, energy, industry, buildings, and circular economy sectors.
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Mar 29, 2024 • 4min

StealthMole raises $7M Series A for its AI-powered dark web intelligence platform 

StealthMole, an AI-powered dark web intelligence startup, raises $7M for combatting cyber threats in Asia by tracing criminals through hidden data sources
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Mar 28, 2024 • 5min

Marissa Mayer’s startup just rolled out apps for group photo sharing and event planning, and the internet isn’t sure what to think

When Marissa Mayer co-founded a startup six years ago in Palo Alto, Ca., expectations were sky high for the former Yahoo CEO and early Google employee. When that startup, Sunshine, revealed that its first app centered around subscription software for contact management, people wondered if something more ambitious might be around the corner. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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