Laiye, China’s answer to UniPath, eyes unicorn status by end-2021, plans global foray …

In Singapore, we are looking to double our reporting team by this year-end to comprehensively cover the fast-moving world of funded startups and VC, PE & M&A deals. We want reporters who can tell our readers what is really happening in these sectors and why it matters to markets, companies and consumers. The ability to… Continue reading Laiye, China’s answer to UniPath, eyes unicorn status by end-2021, plans global foray …

SoftBank Ventures Asia co-leads Series B funding in Chinese self-driving startup Neolix

Neolix Technologies, a Chinese autonomous vehicle startup for the logistics industry, has announced raising an undisclosed amount in its Series B funding round co-led by SoftBank Ventures Asia and CICC Capital. Existing shareholders Yunqi Capital and Glory Ventures also participated in the funding round that will finance the enhancement of Neolix’s range of services as… Continue reading SoftBank Ventures Asia co-leads Series B funding in Chinese self-driving startup Neolix

Startup funding in India rises to 19-month high of $10.7b in July

In Singapore, we are looking to double our reporting team by this year-end to comprehensively cover the fast-moving world of funded startups and VC, PE & M&A deals. We want reporters who can tell our readers what is really happening in these sectors and why it matters to markets, companies and consumers. The ability to… Continue reading Startup funding in India rises to 19-month high of $10.7b in July

From Ashton Kutcher to Elon Musk and Jack Dorsey, fanatical Bitcoin investors are poised to take a larger role in politics

Crypto investors are poised to take a more active role in US politics. In August, the crypto community took a stand against a tax provision in the infrastructure bill. While the group was unable to amend the bill, the effort points to future clashes in Washington. Loading Something is loading. Crypto investors have begun to… Continue reading From Ashton Kutcher to Elon Musk and Jack Dorsey, fanatical Bitcoin investors are poised to take a larger role in politics

Extra Crunch roundup: The Nuro EC-1, early-stage growth tactics, understanding Salesforce+

In 2010, Google’s autonomous vehicle project placed self-driving cars on Bay Area streets and freeways, but practical applications were thought to be at least a decade away. The futurists were right on schedule: In 2020, Mountain View-based Nuro was testing its second-generation R2 robotic vehicle, the first to earn a federal exemption to operate an… Continue reading Extra Crunch roundup: The Nuro EC-1, early-stage growth tactics, understanding Salesforce+

Audi brings e-tron S three-motor electric SUV to the US starting at $84,800

Audi is bringing the e-tron S and e-tron S Sportback, its three-motor electric SUV, to the US, starting at $84,800. The Audi e-tron has been on the market for a while now, and has established itself in several markets. It had a rougher start in the US, but it is doing better this year after… Continue reading Audi brings e-tron S three-motor electric SUV to the US starting at $84,800

Tesla (TSLA) stock is getting hammered. Is it really the Autopilot probe?

Tesla’s stock (TSLA) is down 7% this week, wiping out tens of billions of dollars worth of market capitalization. The market is trying to figure out what is putting so much pressure on the stock. The main suspect is the NHTSA probe into Tesla Autopilot in relation to accidents with emergency vehicles where the driver-assist… Continue reading Tesla (TSLA) stock is getting hammered. Is it really the Autopilot probe?

EVgo launches new pricing plans and a rewards program

EVgo is changing how it prices the electricity that gets doled out on its electric vehicle charging networ, and is launching a nationwide rewards program for its customers. Starting in September, the company will start offering three ways to pay for charging on its network across the country. There’s the typical pay-as-you go option, which… Continue reading EVgo launches new pricing plans and a rewards program