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n8n, a ‘fair code’ workflow automation platform, raises seed from Sequoia as VC firm steps up in Europe
When concerns about the novel coronavirus — and subsequent changes in activity — are not bringing productivity to a halt (and perhaps especially in times of needing to be as efficient as possible), one of the bigger IT trends has been a push to streamline how people work by creating better integrations between the different […]
Handle.com helps independent construction workers get paid on time
From long payment cycles to antiquated processes on how to bill workers, the hefty inefficiencies of the construction industry are long overdue for innovation. Enter startups such as the large venture-backed Katerra and recently public companies such as Procore. Still, independent contractors or workers from small family businesses often can’t afford hefty fees from SaaS […]
Startup founders are building companies on WhatsApp
In Asia, where I work as a partner at an early-stage VC, startups are regularly rolling out a minimum viable product (MVP) and then transacting on messaging apps.
Raising money in a bear market, and what happened with Sequoia and Finix?
Hello and welcome back to Equity, TechCrunch’s venture capital-focused podcast, where we unpack the numbers behind the headlines. Today was something a bit special. We’d originally hoped to have this episode in person, as a group, but the world isn’t flying as much right now so we had to make do. Regardless, please say hello and […]
How Metro Manila’s COVID-19 community quarantine is affecting the local startup community
The Philippines has become the latest country to join in the lockdown caused by COVID-19 outbreak alongside China and Italy; both are currently among the top five countries with the highest numbers of affected patients detected. South China Morning Post reported that starting on Sunday, March 15 to April 14, Metro Manila will be on […]
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Afternoon News Roundup: Asia surpasses North America in corporate VCs-backed deals
Asia surpasses North America in corporate VC-backed deals Asia has surpassed North America in corporate venture capital (CVC)-backed deals in 2019, according to CB Insights’s 2019 Global CVC Report. North America has been leading since 2014 in global CVC investments. However, last year Asia’s deal share spiked to 40 per from 22 per cent in 2014. […]
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