This most recent round of financing brings the company’s total capital investment to $15 million. “Cabana’s growth during the pandemic proves the increasing consumer shift away from traditional modes of travel,” explains David Sacks, co-founder and general partner of Craft. “We look forward to seeing Cabana expand into new markets and enhance its superior fleet… Continue reading Cabana Secures $10M in Series A Funding
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Let Users Own the Tech Companies They Help Build
A tech-eternity ago, in 2016 and 2017, one of us helped organize a shareholder campaign at Twitter, asking the platform to explore strategies for making its users into co-owners of the company. Twitter was then entertaining acquisition offers from the likes of Disney and Salesforce. To those of us in the campaign, it seemed wrong… Continue reading Let Users Own the Tech Companies They Help Build
Instacart has poached an Uber marketing exec as its new VP of brand and marketing as it mulls a direct listing
Instacart has hired Uber marketing exec Laura Jones as its new VP of brand and marketing. The grocery delivery company is planning a direct listing and is valued at $39 billion. Jones led marketing for Uber’s rides business and is credited with building its product marketing organization. See more stories on Insider’s business page. Instacart… Continue reading Instacart has poached an Uber marketing exec as its new VP of brand and marketing as it mulls a direct listing
Uber and Lyft have long said they pay drivers fairly, but they haven’t shared all the data that could prove it (UBER, LYFT)
Uber and Lyft are trying to lure drivers back on the road with the promise of high earnings. But both have struggled to back up past claims about earnings, leaving many drivers skeptical. Experts told Insider Uber and Lyft’s refusal to share pay data is largely to blame. See more stories on Insider’s business page.… Continue reading Uber and Lyft have long said they pay drivers fairly, but they haven’t shared all the data that could prove it (UBER, LYFT)
Drivers Union To Launch New Support Services July 1 With First-In-The-Nation Protections For Uber/Lyft Drivers
SEATTLE, June 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — On July 1, Seattle Uber and Lyft drivers will become the first gig workers in the nation to benefit from legal protections against unwarranted termination when the City’s groundbreaking Deactivation Rights Ordinance is implemented. On the same day, Drivers Union will launch new support services to help drivers appeal unwarranted… Continue reading Drivers Union To Launch New Support Services July 1 With First-In-The-Nation Protections For Uber/Lyft Drivers
PITCH-DECK LIBRARY: Search over 350 pitch decks that startups including Uber, Postmates, and Airbnb used to raise millions
Startups persuade investors to fund their ideas using pitch decks, or presentations that combine facts with storytelling. Business Insider publishes these decks to give inside look at how successful companies persuaded investors to fund them. We’ve compiled these decks into a searchable library. Billions of dollars in venture capital flow every year to startups that… Continue reading PITCH-DECK LIBRARY: Search over 350 pitch decks that startups including Uber, Postmates, and Airbnb used to raise millions
Alibaba investor Lead Edge Capital raises $150m to invest in listed technology firms …
Lead Edge Capital, which has backed Uber Technologies Inc and Alibaba Group, has raised $150 million through a new fund to invest in publicly-listed software and internet companies, the venture said on Wednesday. In a statement seen by Reuters ahead of its official release, New York City-based Lead Edge said the new fund is expected… Continue reading Alibaba investor Lead Edge Capital raises $150m to invest in listed technology firms …
EV battery swapping startup Ample charges up operations in Japan, NYC
EV battery swapping startup Ample has locked in two partnerships this month that will help fuel an expansion into Japan and New York City after years of working on the technology. The startup, which was founded in 2014 and came out of stealth in March, said Tuesday it has partnered with Japanese petroleum and energy… Continue reading EV battery swapping startup Ample charges up operations in Japan, NYC
Upflow Raises $15M in Series A Funding
founders Alexandre Louisy and Barnaby Malet Upflow, a Paris, France-based company which enables businesses to collect customer payments, raised $15m in Series A funding. The round included participation from 9yards Capital, and angel investors including Maximilian Tayenthal of N26, Raffael Johnen of auxmoney, and Pierre-Dimitri Gore-Coty of Uber. As part of the transaction, the former co-founder… Continue reading Upflow Raises $15M in Series A Funding
Top Uber execs are discussing easing up on return-to-office plans after backlash (UBER)
Uber’s policy requires employees to be in the office three days a week starting in September. One new idea under consideration would allow a few members from each team to be fully remote. Uber’s new headquarters in San Francisco’s Mission Bay has been open in limited capacity. See more stories on Insider’s business page. Uber… Continue reading Top Uber execs are discussing easing up on return-to-office plans after backlash (UBER)