Cross-border payments platform Sokin has reached a $300 million valuation following a new Series B funding round. The company plans to use the capital to expand its infrastructure and secure licenses in key global markets like Asia and the Middle East.
Supabase just raised $100 million at a $5 billion valuation months after a $200 million round. CEO Paul Copplestone reveals his surprising strategy of turning down lucrative enterprise deals to focus on developer experience. The approach is reshaping the database market.
Irish SMEs are rapidly expanding internationally as “micro-multinationals” using digital tools, with 34% already exporting and 40% exploring expansion. However, complex compliance challenges around employment law, taxes, and cybersecurity threaten their global ambitions.
Uber abruptly ended AI training contracts for PhD-level workers on Project Sandbox, its Google partnership. Workers were promised three months of work but got just one before being cut loose. The move highlights the precarious nature of gig work in the booming AI training industry.
A comprehensive analysis of Europe’s startup ecosystem reveals persistent fragmentation across 27 member states. From slow visa processing to limited funding options, entrepreneurs face an uphill battle against administrative complexity.
Emma Grede, founding partner of Skims and Shark Tank’s first Black woman investor judge, says the biggest mistake founders make is waiting for perfect conditions. She argues that risk is unavoidable in entrepreneurship and should be embraced as calculated learning opportunities. The advice comes as
According to a Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis analysis, entrepreneurs earn significantly more than salaried employees over their careers. However, the data reveals wide income variation and slow initial earnings growth that might deter some would-be business owners.
Moby is turning to public crowdfunding again to fuel its European e-bike sharing expansion. The company plans to add 300 bikes annually and acquire one competitor per year while projecting massive revenue growth. Early investors from their 2021 campaign saw 8x returns.
The convergence of crypto prediction markets and traditional sports betting is creating regulatory gray zones. Recent scandals involving referees and professional athletes highlight the risks. Fintech platforms now face intense scrutiny as lines between innovation and gambling blur.
Sencillo has raised €397k in pre-seed funding to tackle the growing crisis in education financing. The platform helps parents plan and fund education costs that now reach over €25.7k annually for university. Fuel Ventures led the round for the London-based startup.
