The terms “ESG” and “due diligence” have been floating around news pages and business forums quite a lot recently, so it’s understandably a topic on many people’s minds. Especially in this day in age, it’s something you really should learn more about. You need to understand what ESG due diligence is and what implications it … Read more
It seems nowadays that just about anyone can start a business. With the rise of the internet and the ease of online commerce, just about any entrepreneur with a good idea can get their business off the ground. And while starting a business is never easy, there are certain industries that are more forgiving than … Read more
Birdiea UK-based caretech software-as-a-service maker, has closed a $30 million Series B funding round led by investment firm Sofina, with Omers Ventures and Index Ventures also participating — the latter reupping its backing after leading Birdie’s Series A last year. Max Parmentier, co-founder and CEO of Birdie, said the latest tranche of funding will go … Read more
Property technology has radically impacted the way we live and travel, but the real estate industry has successfully resisted most attempts to innovate. Prospective homeowners can qualify for mortgages from their mobile phones, but until there are more companies to help them find affordable housing or adequately plan for the largest purchase they’ll ever make, … Read more
Gold is a precious metal used in jewelry, technology, and manufacturing today, but financially, it is much more than that. It is valuable both in weight and as a different type of investment entirely which can diversify your portfolio, provide a hedge against inflation or market fluctuations, and protect your opulence. As you compare gold … Read more
Gloat, an internal marketplace for corporate talent, today announced that it raised $90 million in a Series D round led by Generation Investment Management, bringing the startup’s total raised to $192 million. Generation, notably, is chaired by the former US Vice President Al Gore. In an email Q&A with TechCrunch, CEO Ben Reuveni said that … Read more
Incredibuild, an Israeli startup that has picked up a lot of traction in the worlds of gaming and software development for a platform that drastically speeds up (and reduces the cost of) the shipment of code and related collateral during building and testing — has raised some capital to speed up its own development. The … Read more
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As a veteran startup worker who has been laid off during economic downturns, it’s dissonant to hear investors say this is a good time to launch a software company. They’re not wrong, however. An analogy: In California, nearly 10,000 wildfires burned more than 4 million acres two years ago, causing billions of economic damage and … Read more
A virtual workplace can offer a number of benefits for both employers and employees. For businesses, a virtual workplace can mean increased efficiency and productivity, as well as cost savings. Employees who work in a virtual environment often report feeling more satisfied with their jobs, thanks to the flexibility and convenience that comes with working … Read more