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Back to news homeUpway lands $25 million to sell more refurbished electric bikes
French startup Upway has raised a $25 million Series A round led by Exor Seeds and Sequoia Capital. The company sells second-hand electric bikes that have been refurbished and are […]
The Era of Borderless Data Is Ending
Every time we send an email, tap an Instagram ad or swipe our credit cards, we create a piece of digital data.The information pings around the world at the speed […]
Charged with billions in capital, meet the 9 startups developing tomorrow’s batteries today
Ford started production yesterday on its F-150 Lightning pickup truck, a do-or-die vehicle that takes the automaker’s — and the United States’ — best-selling vehicle and swaps its gas-guzzling engines […]
How Lydia wants to make payments more personal and social
Yesterday, fintech startup Lydia unveiled a brand new design for its financial super app. And it’s an opinionated take on mobile payments — not just a fresh coat of paint. […]
A French Hit on Netflix Changes Its Language and Streaming Service
The executive producer of “Ten Percent” is John Morton, best known for his comedy “W1A,” which satirizes the BBC. In a recent interview, he said he was cognizant of the […]
Nuclear Power Could Help Europe Cut Ties to Russia, but Not for Years
President Emmanuel Macron’s plans for a nuclear power renaissance in France envision a wave of large and small new-generation atomic reactors at an estimated starting price of €50 billion ($57 […]
Fishy business: Rooser raises $23M for its seafood trading platform
The fishing market globally was worth $253 billion in 2021, and despite the controversy that swirls around the industry, that figure continues to grow. Today a startup that has built […]
Deliveroo fined in France after court rules it abused riders’ rights
U.K. food delivery gig platform Deliveroo has lost a court challenge in France over the “freelancer” status of riders. Reuters reports that the company has been fined the maximum penalty […]
Unpacking music streaming economics through the lens of Deezer’s SPAC
The smaller European service projects growth on the back of B2B partnerships Alex Wilhelm 9 hours In an expected move, European music streaming company Deezer announced plans yesterday to go […]