Chunk Foods, a company specializing in plant-based whole cuts of alternative protein, has secured an additional $7.5 million in seed extension funding and forged a strategic partnership with one of Latin America’s leading meat and dairy producers, Sigma Alimentos. This collaboration marks Chunk’s
Vancouver, Washington-based Digs, a collaboration platform catering to home builders, vendors, and eventually homeowners, has announced an extension of its $7 million seed round from 2023, raising an additional $7 million. The new round was led by the Oregon Venture Fund (OVF) and
Veho, a package delivery company, has confirmed a significant reduction in its corporate workforce, with approximately 65 jobs, constituting 19% of its corporate/exempt employee headcount, being eliminated. This decision comes on the heels of Veho experiencing substantial revenue growth of nearly 90% in
Krutrim, an AI startup founded by Bhavish Aggarwal, the founder of Ola, has announced a successful funding round that values the company at $1 billion. Established just last year, Krutrim claims to be the fastest Indian startup to achieve unicorn status and the
Kost Capital, a newly established Danish venture capital fund, is dedicated to enhancing the accessibility of quality food products. Derived from the Scandinavian term for “diet,” Kost Capital operates alongside Kost Studio, a food development hub serving as both a test kitchen and
Welcome to Equity, a podcast dedicated to dissecting the intricacies of startup business, where we delve into the data and nuances behind the headlines. In today’s episode, we had the pleasure of hosting Mary Ann, Kirsten, and Alex, along with the wonderful addition
As we bid farewell to 2023 and embrace the promise of a new year, one might assume that the era of startup layoffs has passed. However, recent developments suggest that while there may be signs of recovery, the startup landscape still grapples with
Apple finds itself increasingly compelled to comply with regulatory mandates and legal rulings, prompting adjustments that risk straining its relationships with both developers and consumers. The tech giant appears to be grappling with various directives from state bodies and regulators, leading to changes
Flexport, a prominent logistics company backed by $2.7 billion in venture and debt funding, is reportedly considering further layoffs. According to Information, the company is contemplating reducing approximately 20% of its workforce in the coming weeks. When contacted for comment, Flexport’s communications head
Welcome to Equity, the podcast dedicated to exploring the intricacies of startup business, where we delve into the data and details behind the headlines. In this episode, we’re diving into a special edition of Equity, featuring an interview with Gené Teare. Gené has