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Finance
PrimaryBid closes $8.6M round for its platform aimed to help retail investors
PrimaryBid, a UK-regulated platform connecting publicly listed companies with everyday investors for discounted share issuances has previously raised $3M. It’s…
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STARTUPS
SoftBank-backed Getaround is raising $200M at a $1.5B+ valuation
Getaround, a used car marketplace and winner of TechCrunch Disrupt New York Battlefield 2011, will enter the unicorn club with…
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Trends
Elliptic banks $23M to shrink crypto risk, eyeing growth in Asia
Crypto means risk. To UK company Elliptic it also means business. The startup has just closed a $23M Series B…
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Trends
Through a new partnership and $72 million in funding, LanzaTech expands its carbon capture tech
For nearly fifteen years LanzaTech has been developing a carbon capture technology that can turn waste streams into ethanol that…
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Finance
Canal+ acquires Nollywood studio ROK from IROKOtv to grow African film
French television company Canal+ has acquired the ROK film studio from VOD company IROKOtv for an undisclosed amount. Founded by…
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Trends
Marriott to face $123 million fine by UK authorities over data breach
The U.K. data protection authority said it will serve hotel giant Marriott with a £99 million ($123M) fine for a…
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