Fusion power plants will eventually replace most conventional power plants and related large-scale energy infrastructure that are still so dominant today. There will be no need for coal or gas.
Open source backend-as-a-service startup Supabase raises $30M
Supabase, the backend-as-a-service startup, announced this week that it raised a $30 million Series A. Supabase is often described as an open source alternative to Google’s Firebase … which is a pretty good way to put it for those who know what Firebase is. For those who don’t: Supabase is a collection of tools that […]
The Marvel Unlimited comics app just got a major overhaul
Marvel is rolling out a brand new version of its Marvel Unlimited comics subscription app. Among the updates are exclusive Infinity Comics: high-res vertical comics designed for phones and tablets.
Plentywaka founder Onyeka Akumah on African startups and global expansion
Plentywaka, a combination of English and Nigerian that means “plenty movement,” has big plans to ameliorate the public transport infrastructure in Africa and beyond.
Ford builds leadership team of commercial vehicle unit ahead of E-Transit launch
Ford has hired six senior-level executives to its newly minted commercial vehicles and services business unit as the automaker prepares to bring to market the E-Transit cargo van and the F-150 Lightning Pro pickup truck — two electric vehicles it’s betting will become commercial customers’ new workhorses. Ford pulled from within its ranks and outside […]
Tinder adds a new home for interactive, social features with launch of Tinder Explore
Tinder is redesigning its app to put a larger emphasis on its social, interactive features with the launch of “Explore,” a new section that will feature events, like the return of the popular “Swipe Night” series, as well as ways to discover matches by interests and dive into quick chats before a match is made. […]
Better.com acquires UK-based Property Partner ahead of SPAC close
The deal could give Better a way to augment its lending business with the potential to enable fractional ownership of properties in the U.S. and other markets.
Anatomy of a SPAC: Inside Better.com’s ambitious plans
“We aren’t so easily categorized,” said Better CEO Vishal Garg.
DotCom Therapy raises $13M to provide therapy for kids, in and out of school
DotCom Therapy, a pediatric teletherapy company, just closed a $13 million series A round. It’s far from the only teletherapy company looking to capitalize on a boom in venture capital investment in mental health startups, but it’s operating in a hyper-specific sphere: therapy for kids. DotCom Therapy was originally co-founded in 2015 by Rachel Mack […]
Affinity, a relationship intelligence company, raises $80M to help close deals
Affinity is focused on industries like investment banking and venture capital, where there aren’t CRMs or networking platforms that cater to the specific needs of the long-term relationship.