Helping Fintech Startups Scale Up: A Q&A with Vanessa Di Frances, MBA ’22
Vanessa Di Frances (Jimenez) MBA ’22, is a graduate of the Executive MBA Metro NY program offered by the Samuel Curtis Johnson Graduate…
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5 Edtech startups from Munich that are revolutionizing learning – Munich Startup
The digitalization of learning continues to advance. Innovative startups, in particular, are driving this development—as these five examples from the…
Future of Sport Lab Announces New Cohort of Ten Groundbreaking SportTech Startups
Toronto, ON, May 14, 2025 — Future of Sport Lab (FSL) (external link) , Canada’s premier SportsTech accelerator, announced today the selection…
A $20K Electric Pickup Truck Made by a Jeff Bezos-backed Startup Is Surprisingly Popular
The EV company offers a low-cost pickup truck. © Slate Automotive Slate Auto, an electric vehicle startup based out of…
Israeli health tech startups explore Phoenix expansion opportunities
A cohort of Israel-based startups in the mental health tech space is visiting Phoenix this week to meet with local…
The Week in AgriFoodTech: Spotlight on textile recycling as DePoly & eeden raise capital, Freight Farms ceases operations
This week saw new developments in alt-textiles: Switzerland-based DePoly secured new capital to open a PET (polyethylene terephthalate) recycling plant,…
AI-powered language learning startup Stimuler gets $3.75Mn in Pre-Series A fundraise – The Tech Portal
Stimuler, an AI-powered language learning platform, has secured $3.75Mn in Pre-Series A funding, with participation led by Lightspeed and SWC…
i3 Backs 7 Healthtech Startups to Reinvent Healthcare in Africa – TechAfrica News
i3 selects 7 growth-stage startups to scale tech-driven pharmacy innovations across Africa, aiming to improve healthcare access and outcomes. Investing…
Are Big Tech’s Quasi-Mergers With AI Startups Anticompetitive? – ProMarket
The Federal Trade Commission’s case against Meta for monopolizing personal social media through its acquisitions of Instagram and WhatsApp serves…
Fintechs and financial health: How these startups empower communities
India has made significant strides in ensuring more people can access financial services. The Reserve Bank of India’s Financial Inclusion…
Coursera Founder Andrew Ng’s New Venture Brings A.I. to K–12 Classrooms
From left to right: Andrew Ng, Andrea Pasinetti and Jagriti Agrawal. Courtesy Kira Learning If you’ve followed A.I. in recent…
19 US fintech startups have raised over $50M in 2025 so far | TechCrunch
After a sluggish couple of years, fintech appears to be making a comeback. In the first quarter of 2025, fintech…
Europe’s healthtech and AI startups raise $13.9B in Q1 as global investors return
Q1 data from Dealroom reveals that European health tech and AI companies continue to attract significant interest from global venture…
Hexis is latest sports tech startup backed by Enterprise Ireland
Adoption of Hexis, the maker of a personalized performance nutrition app, has grown rapidly in recent years with major European…
11 startups that could be the future of sport –
From helping blind fans ‘watch’ games to combatting concussion and updating sports media for the 2020s, these companies are looking…
Startup Spotlight: AidRx turns retail pharmacy frustration into healthcare innovation – Haas News | UC Berkeley Haas
Back when Tony Lee was filling prescriptions as a retail pharmacist, he began dreaming about how to make his job…
Ex-Spotify exec’s fintech startup promises superfan rewards
Nick Holmstén was a key figure in Spotify’s earliest moves into playlists and curation, but his latest venture focuses on…
Edtech Revolution: How startups are cracking India’s education test – CNBC TV18
India’s education sector has seen strong innovation in the last few years. Nearly 85% of students attribute improved learning outcomes…