After launching programs in Singapore and Stockholm, global startup generator and early-stage VC Antler today debuts in Amsterdam, London and Sydney. Founded by Magnus Grimeland, co-founder of Zalora, the Rocket Internet VC backed e-commerce platform, Antler builds companies from the ground up, starting with one ambitious individual with a specific skill, strong inner drive and… Continue reading Antler Launches in Amsterdam, London and Sydney
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Go-Jek’s Get app officially launches in Thailand as Southeast Asia expansion continues
Go-Jek is extending its reach in Southeast Asia after its Thailand-based unit made its official launch, which included the addition of a new food delivery service. Get, which is the name for Go-Jek business in Thailand, started out last year offering motorbike taxi on-demand services to a limited part of Thai capital city Bangkok, now… Continue reading Go-Jek’s Get app officially launches in Thailand as Southeast Asia expansion continues
Egyptian Court Lifts Ride-Hailing Ban
The lower court’s March ruling suspended ride-hailing service in the country after taxi drivers filed an unfair competition complaint. Photo via Depositphotos. Egypt’s top court ruled in favor of ride-hailing services Saturday, lifting a ban imposed by a lower court, according to Middle East Online. The lower court’s March ruling suspended ride-hailing service in the… Continue reading Egyptian Court Lifts Ride-Hailing Ban
Introducing an Open Standard for Autonomous Vehicle Visualizations
Introducing an Open Standard for Autonomous Vehicle Visualizations UberATGBlockedUnblockFollowFollowing Feb 22 By: Xiaoji Chen, Joseph Lisee, Tim Wojtaszek, and Abhishek Gupta Understanding what autonomous vehicles perceive as they navigate urban environments is essential to developing safe and reliable autonomous systems. Just as we have standards for street signs and traffic infrastructure to help human drivers,… Continue reading Introducing an Open Standard for Autonomous Vehicle Visualizations
Joint mobility company “Share Now”: “Growth is imperative” – Daimler’s alliance with BMW
AFP Together against Uber, Google and Co: BMW boss Harald Krüger and Daimler CEO Dieter Zetsche (r.) In Berlin In the hip Berlin location, there are modern wire furniture, concrete walls and sushi burritos. The automobiles of Daimler and BMW, Dieter Zetsche and Harald Krüger, despite their start-up flair, prefer to wear traditional-blue suits. In… Continue reading Joint mobility company “Share Now”: “Growth is imperative” – Daimler’s alliance with BMW
BMW and Daimler put one billion into mobility services
Always rivals, BMW and Daimler seal their alliance in transport on demand and car-sharing. The two German manufacturers officially launched Friday in Berlin a joint venture which brings together their mobility services in order to compete with groups like Didi Lyft or Uber. “We were always talking more and finding out that we could combine… Continue reading BMW and Daimler put one billion into mobility services
BMW and Daimler invest €1bn in tech venture
BMW and Daimler have unveiled a joint venture to invest in new-generation services such as driverless vehicles, ride-hailing and parking services. The German firms are investing €1bn (£880m) in the project, which will also look into pay-per-use car schemes. The move comes as traditional manufacturers face competition from mobility services provided by Uber and other… Continue reading BMW and Daimler invest €1bn in tech venture
UPDATE 1-Daimler, BMW to invest 1 bln euros in venture to rival Uber
Harald Kruger, CEO and Chairman of the Board of Management of BMW AG and Dieter Zetsche, CEO of Daimler AG, shake hands at a news conference to present plans for combining the companies’ car-sharing businesses, in Berlin, Germany, February 22, 2019. REUTERS/Axel Schmidt BERLIN (Reuters) – German carmakers Daimler and BMW unveiled a joint ride-hailing,… Continue reading UPDATE 1-Daimler, BMW to invest 1 bln euros in venture to rival Uber
Lime hires its first CFO
Lime is hiring Ted Tobiason, former managing director in tech equity capital markets, at Morgan Stanley, to serve as its chief financial officer. This comes following Lime’s behemoth of a $310 million Series D round earlier this month. Led by Bain Capital Ventures, Andreessen Horowitz, Fidelity Ventures, GV and IVP, the round values Lime at $2.4 billion. Lime, which… Continue reading Lime hires its first CFO
On-demand logistics startup Lalamove raises $300M for Asia growth and becomes a unicorn
Lalamove, a Hong Kong-based on-demand logistics startup, has closed a $300 million Series D round as it seeks expansion across Asia. In doing so, the company has officially entered the unicorn club. Founded in 2013 by Stanford graduate Shing Chow, Lalamove provides logistics and delivery services in a similar style to ride-hailing apps like Uber… Continue reading On-demand logistics startup Lalamove raises $300M for Asia growth and becomes a unicorn