Clare Walker, a 23-year-old in Brooklyn, has racked up about $700 worth of gift cards or, in her words, “free money,” by referring her contacts to Flip. “There were definitely some people who I haven’t really kept up with since high school, but I was like, ‘Hey, add me on Flip. Here’s a free 75… Continue reading Meet Flip, the Viral Video App Giving Away Free Stuff
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Bird may be bankrupt, but shared micromobility is doing just fine
/ The dramatic fall of the pioneer in dockless electric scooters would seem to signal an end of the micromobility era. But small electric vehicles are just getting started. By Andrew J. Hawkins, transportation editor with 10+ years of experience who covers EVs, public transportation, and aviation. His work has appeared in The New York… Continue reading Bird may be bankrupt, but shared micromobility is doing just fine
New York’s attorney general says SiriusXM’s annoying cancellation process is actually illegal
/ The suit claims that the company ‘deliberately wastes its subscribers’ time.’ By Ariel Shapiro, lead reporter of Hot Pod, a newsletter covering podcasting and the audio industry. She previously worked at Forbes, where she covered media and entertainment. Share this story Image: SiriusXM SiriusXM is getting sued by the state of New York for… Continue reading New York’s attorney general says SiriusXM’s annoying cancellation process is actually illegal
Tesla Electric erases homeowner’s electricity bill and pays him $1000
Tesla’s new electricity retail program, Tesla Electric, has erased this homeowner’s electricity bill and paid him $1,000 in 2023. Late last year, after gaining experience through its virtual power plants (VPPs), Tesla took things a step further with the launch of “Tesla Electric.” Instead of reacting to specific “events” and providing services to your local electric… Continue reading Tesla Electric erases homeowner’s electricity bill and pays him $1000
Blume Ventures-backed robotics firm GreyOrange raises $135m in new fundingPrior to the latest funding, GreyOrange had raised $410 million across eight…
Robotic fulfillment and inventory optimisation software GreyOrange said it has raised $135 million in the first close of its Series D round of funding, led by Anthelion Capital (formerly Cowen Sustainable Investments). Established in 2011, GreyOrange is headquartered in both Delhi and Atlanta. It designs, manufactures, and deploys artificial intelligence-based (AI) robotics systems that can… Continue reading Blume Ventures-backed robotics firm GreyOrange raises $135m in new fundingPrior to the latest funding, GreyOrange had raised $410 million across eight…
Viewpoint: Private credit investments in India—reflecting on the opportunities and challenges
The author is managing director & CEO, private wealth group and alternatives asset management, JM Financial Ltd. Private credit as an asset class has witnessed significant growth in recent years. Its global market size, dominated by the US and Europe, is currently estimated at $1.5 trillion and forecasted to reach $2.7 trillion by 2027. India’s… Continue reading Viewpoint: Private credit investments in India—reflecting on the opportunities and challenges
EV ride hailing firm BluSmart raises $24m to ramp up expansion
Indian electric ride-hailing startup BluSmart on Thursday said it has raised $24 million (Rs 200 crore) in a new equity round, which saw participation from existing investors, founders and the leadership team. While the company did not disclose the name of investors participating in the latest funding, it has previously been backed by investors including… Continue reading EV ride hailing firm BluSmart raises $24m to ramp up expansion
Saudi Arabian platform for used-electronics Soum raises $18m Series A
Saudi Arabia-based used-electronics platform Soum has raised $18 million in a Series A funding round, the company announced in a LinkedIn post on Thursday. Jahez International Company, a Saudi Arabian food delivery platform, led the funding round while Isometry Capital participated along with existing investors Khwarizmi Ventures, AlRajhi United, Outliers Venture Capital, and others. Soum… Continue reading Saudi Arabian platform for used-electronics Soum raises $18m Series A
United States weighing hike in tariffs on Chinese EVs: report
The Biden administration in the United States is discussing raising tariffs on some Chinese goods, including electric vehicles, the Wall Street Journal said late on Wednesday, citing people familiar with the matter. Chinese automobiles face a 25% levy imposed during the administration of former President Donald Trump and extended by the Biden administration. The U.S.… Continue reading United States weighing hike in tariffs on Chinese EVs: report
Anthropic seeks to raise $750m in funding round led by Menlo Ventures
Artificial intelligence (AI) startup Anthropic is in discussions to raise $750 million in a funding round led by Menlo Ventures, a source with direct knowledge of the matter told Reuters on Wednesday. The startup’s valuation before the funding round comes to $18.4 billion, the source added. Anthropic, co-founded by siblings and former executives at Microsoft-backed… Continue reading Anthropic seeks to raise $750m in funding round led by Menlo Ventures