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On Aug. 15, a group of ambitious entrepreneurs will participate in Benzinga’s Startup Spotlight: The Next Big Thing virtual event. This competition offers a rare opportunity for founders to pitch their innovative ideas to seasoned investors, aiming to secure critical funding and recognition...

Benzinga has organized a series of virtual events this July, catering to various interests in whiskey investing, startup innovations, and real estate trends. Here's a detailed look at what's on the agenda. The Boom In Whiskey Investment The first event, set for July 11, is a webinar titled The...

Now may be as good a time as ever for entrepreneurs looking to start businesses despite the high-interest rate environment. The proliferation of work-from-home technology, artificial intelligence and a strong labor market are encouraging signs for hopeful start-ups looking to find their footing in...

Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ:AMZN) has introduced a humanoid robot, ‘Digit,’ at a warehouse near Seattle, offering a glimpse into the potential future of work. What Happened: The 5-foot-9-inch robot, developed by Agility Robotics Inc., is designed to perform a repetitive task of moving empty...

In December 2004, on Marketplace.org’s “Best Gift Ever” series, Amazon.com Inc. Founder Jeff Bezos reflected on the most impactful gift he ever received. He recalled the construction toys his grandfather gave him throughout his childhood: Lincoln Logs, Erector Sets, Legos. These...

OpenAI investor and Sun Microsystems co-founder Vinod Khosla said that even at 68, he works 80 hours a week and intends to do so for the next 25 years. What Happened: Khosla said he would even try and extend his life using Peter Thiel's anti-aging methods if they work, just so he can continue to...

For a startup company, there aren't too many things more exciting than progressing to the point where it can make an initial public offering (IPO).  But seeing the shares surge over 600% in the first day of trading and having the biggest IPO of 2023 might match that excitement. That's what happened...

With healthcare costs continuing to spiral out of control, Arboretum Ventures has stepped up to the plate with the goal of pushing back. The healthcare venture capital firm recently announced the closing of a $268 million fund. Investors in the fund include endowments, family offices, major health...

What do you get when you combine a revolutionary healthcare startup with artificial intelligence (AI) technology? In the case of A-Alpha Bio, the answer is simple: a $22.4 million funding round and a bright future.  A-Alpha Bio, born from the University of Washington's Institute for Protein...

Twenty-three members of NATO have formally taken on the role of limited partners in the NATO Innovation Fund (NIF), with plans to commence their inaugural investments later in the year.  The participating allies also have welcomed Sweden's interest in joining the NIF.  Don't Miss: Until...

Sometimes, regular riders may be shocked by the cost of an Uber ride, but it's not something you'd expect the company's CEO to encounter. But Wired Editor at Large Steven Levy recently took a 2.95-mile Uber ride in New York City to meet Uber Technologies Inc. CEO Dara Khosrowshahi. When Levy asked...

Nearly half of tap water samples in the United States contain harmful forever chemicals that are commonly found in household items like cleaning supplies and pizza boxes, according to a recent study conducted by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS).  The chemicals, perfluoroalkyl or...

Human resources (HR) technology startup Propel HR secured a €2.5 million ($2.74 million) seed funding round led by Amsterdam-based No Such Ventures, along with APX, Golden Egg Check and Future of Learning Fund.  The company, co-founded by Sunkanmi Ola, Seun Owolabi, and Abel Agoi in 2020,...

A pioneering dental medicine project in Japan is making strides toward clinical trials, with the aim of becoming the world's first tooth-regrowing treatment, according to the country's national news site Mainichi. The upcoming trial will be focused on patients affected by anodontia, a genetic...

Herself Health, a first-of-its-kind healthcare company for women 65+, has raised $26 million in a Series A round to accelerate growth and stay current with patient demand.  Michael Cline of Accretive served as the lead investor. This round comes only six months after the company secured $7...