We have 72% growth, 70% gross margins, nine-figure revenues and a 27x multiplier. There’s more to be said, but perhaps this begins a slightly more conservative pricing regime for software companies.
Cylus raises $30M Series B to help protect trains and metros worldwide
As rail systems undergo a digital revolution and become far more connected and advanced, railway operators face a rapidly growing threat landscape. To combat this, railway companies demand more robust cyber solutions and lawmakers across the globe call for more effective cybersecurity regulations. Cylus, a Tel Aviv-based rail cybersecurity startup, built a cybersecurity solution, CylusOne, […]
TechCrunch+ roundup: Less VC for SV, 2022 marketing predictions, GTM research strategies
The fact that the Bay Area’s share of startup funding is shrinking shouldn’t be cause for alarm — it’s good news for the entire country.
5 things you may have missed in Atomico’s 2021 Europe report
We’re taking a look at exit volumes, talent issues, good and bad news for gender diversity in Europe, pension fund money, and which collections of former employees are founding the most companies.
Your local trucker is giving us creator economy vibes
Hello and welcome back to Equity, a podcast about the business of startups where we unpack the numbers and nuance behind the headlines. Friends, we’re almost there: the end of the year that felt like a decade. This week, Mary Ann, Natasha and Alex put aside their 2021 fatigue and talked through a week full of news – and […]
Nubank, HashiCorp provide startup market with end-of-year IPO wins
We need to grok how 2021 ended to understand where 2022 begins.
Maev secures $9M; will have your dog howling for more of its raw pet food
Now with the new capital in hand, CEO Katie Spies plans to “put a foot on the gas” to push its 20% month over month growth to 25%.
Anakin’s pricing tool gives e-commerce companies jump on competitors
The company launched its tool in March that help e-commerce stores and brands increase their revenue using pricing, products and trends data from other companies.
Tiggy ready to take on Canadian food delivery incumbents with 15-minute option
Employing a dark store model is “virtually non-existent in Canada,” according to the company.
First Resonance brings its space-scale manufacturing OS to hardware makers with $14M A round
First Resonance makes software for making hardware. The company’s Ion platform provides an all-in-one option for anyone who has to manage manufacturing lines, supply chains, engineering and design, among other things. Now, with $14 million in new funding, the company aims to scale up its presence and make a full-court press on the hardware makers […]