WorkGenius, a New York-based freelance technology company, acquired JBC, a NY-based staffing company. Investments were provided by Carlos Medeiros, former partner at Softbank, and Chad Leat, former Vice Chair of CitiGroup, who join existing equity investors including John Jahr and Axel Sven Springer. Investcorp BDC and CION Invest Corp provided the debt facility and also invested in the equity. Carlos… Continue reading WorkGenius Acquires JBC
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Robo Taxis Global Market Report 2022: Geiger-Mode Technology Presents Lucrative Opportunities
DUBLIN, Oct. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — The “Robo Taxis Global Market Report 2022” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. The global robo-taxis market is expected to grow from $1.05 billion in 2021 to $1.71 billion in 2022 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 63.3%. The robo-taxis market is expected to grow to $11.01… Continue reading Robo Taxis Global Market Report 2022: Geiger-Mode Technology Presents Lucrative Opportunities
Chip City Cookies Receives $10M from Enlightened Hospitality Investments
Chip City Cookies, a New York-based cookie brand, raised $10M in funding. Enlightened Hospitality Investments made the commitment. The company intends to use the funds to accelerate growth plans to scale its gourmet cookie concept beyond New York City, and strengthen its brand position within the competitive cookie segment, bolstered by its ship-anywhere partnership with Uber… Continue reading Chip City Cookies Receives $10M from Enlightened Hospitality Investments
The New Math of Wrinkling Patterns
A few minutes into a 2018 talk at the University of Michigan, Ian Tobasco picked up a large piece of paper and crumpled it into a seemingly disordered ball of chaos. He held it up for the audience to see, squeezed it for good measure, then spread it out again. “I get a wild mass… Continue reading The New Math of Wrinkling Patterns
7 Best Bike Locks (2022): U-Locks, Chain Locks, and Tips
Leaving a bike unsecured outdoors is like leaving a stack of money on a bench with a sign that reads, “Don’t take me.” Bicycles (and electric bicycles) are amazing machines, but one of their downsides is that they’re incredibly easy to steal. Because thieves are most often lazy opportunists, they target the bikes that look… Continue reading 7 Best Bike Locks (2022): U-Locks, Chain Locks, and Tips
Uber pilots electric cab offering in India
Uber has started offering electric vehicles to customers in certain parts of the Delhi-NCR region and says it will be expanding its efforts over the coming months. The electric cabs are currently only available for pre-scheduled trips. “As the leading mobility app in India, we are committed to supporting the Indian government’s emission goals. Expect… Continue reading Uber pilots electric cab offering in India
Uils wants to lend LatAm’s rideshare drivers cash based on their driving record
When Uils launched in 2021, it was a car rental service for rideshare drivers. But after the founders realized that many rideshare drivers don’t have access to credit, particularly in Latin America, the Buenos Aires-based company pivoted to fintech, offering financial services to drivers through a behavioral scoring engine based entirely on a person’s driving… Continue reading Uils wants to lend LatAm’s rideshare drivers cash based on their driving record
Compact, right-sized vehicles critical to improve energy efficiency
Sustainability and decarbonization have emerged as burning issues globally across businesses, driving the need for eco-friendly and energy-efficient solutions. In the context of the automotive industry, these two topics are currently pushing vehicle manufacturers to switch away from conventional propulsion technologies and adopt greener mobility solutions that emit low or no emissions. While many companies… Continue reading Compact, right-sized vehicles critical to improve energy efficiency
7 Best Midweek Deals on Cameras, Lenses, and Bags (2022)
Autumn is slowly rolling away the summer heat and haze, bringing with it the spectacular colors of fall. Whether you’re going for a chilly October hike or just a stroll around the neighborhood, this week’s deals will help you capture the brilliant hues of Mother Nature in all her glory. Some of our favorite camera… Continue reading 7 Best Midweek Deals on Cameras, Lenses, and Bags (2022)
VCs, founders in Pakistan call for profitability focus amid funding slowdown
2021 was a game-changing year for the nascent Pakistani startup ecosystem, which saw a record $350 million in fundraising across 81 deals. This sum was more than what the country’s startups garnered in the previous six years combined. However, that momentum was cut short in 2022 as the global and domestic macroeconomic uncertainty, coupled with… Continue reading VCs, founders in Pakistan call for profitability focus amid funding slowdown