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Finance 500 Startups invests in mobile-focussed Esports Players League ​Esports Players League​ (ESPL), a global e-sports tournament network and platform, has announced that it has secured an undisclosed investment from 500 Startups​ as a part of its seed round. 500 Startups said that it intended to support ESPL in executing its initial business objective of […]

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People who want to own their own business but are afraid to do it often produce similar excuses. Because of these excuses, many people cannot start their own business. Of course, starting your own business is a challenging process and requires a lot of dedication to succeed in this field. Mohab Ayoub, Algedra Interior Design […]

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The world’s most valuable resource is no longer oil, but data. Since ‘The Economist’ published this ground-breaking truth in 2017, “Data, as the new oil,” has become a common refrain in business circles. But far from becoming a cliché, the weight of this statement is so heavy and profound that companies are taking heed. With […]

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Boosted, the startup behind the Boosted Boards and, more recently, the Boosted Rev electric scooter, has laid off “a significant portion” of its team, the company announced today. The company is now actively seeking a buyer. Boosted attributes the layoffs to the costs of developing, producing and maintaining electric vehicles and the “unplanned challenge with […]

Today after the bell, Zoom reported its Q4 earnings. The company’s recorded revenue of $188.3 million and its adjusted per-share profit of $0.15 were ahead of expectations, including $176.55 million in revenue and earnings per share of $0.07, according to Yahoo Finance averages. Down several points during a broad market rally, Zoom has been a […]

It’s the best and worst of times for travel startups. Massive growth over the past few decades has made tourism one of the big global industries, covering everything from recreation to business conferences to shopping sprees. But doubts about the future of the industry are growing — and not just because of the novel coronavirus […]