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Lyft speeds ahead with its autonomous initiatives
Lyft, the transportation on demand company that is heading to a $15 billion IPO in 2019, is racing ahead with its…
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Jane VC, a new fund for female entrepreneurs, wants founders to cold email them
Want to pitch a venture capitalist? You’ll need a “warm introduction” first. At least that’s what most in the business…
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Applied gets $2M to make hiring fairer — using algorithms, not AI
London-based startup Applied has bagged £1.5M (~$2M) in seed funding for a fresh, diversity-sensitive approach to recruitment that deconstructs and…
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With $50M in fresh funding, Allbirds will open new stores in the US, UK and Asia
The quintessential venture capitalist’s uniform consists of a pair of designer jeans, a Patagonia fleece vest and $95 wool sneakers.…
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Justice Department files criminal charges against seven Russian spies over Fancy Bear cyberattacks
U.S. prosecutors have charged seven suspects accused of working for the Russian GRU, the country’s military intelligence unit. The Justice…
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Comcast outbids Fox in $40B battle for Sky
Comcast has outbid Twenty-First Century Fox for the UK’s Sky, a final step in what’s been a years-long takeover battle…
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Funding Circle, a P2P SME lending platform, steps towards an IPO
UK founded startup Funding Circle, a p2p lending platform which focuses on the underserved small business market, has announced a…
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