The Browser Company, which makes the Arc browser, has raised $50 million in a round led by Pace Capital at a $550 million valuation, TechCrunch has learned exclusively. The company’s head of storytelling Nashilu Mouen confirmed the investment to TechCrunch. “Now, more than ever, we continue to believe that the successor to the personal computer [...]read moreThe Browser Company raises $50 million at $550 million valuation
By AFP Published Mar 5, 2024 They are occupying more and more key positions, but continue to stumble on the bottom rung. Despite the increased presence of women on boards of directors, the corporate world is still largely run by men. Marta Ortega, President of Inditex, in 2023. – Europa Press “The corporate world was [...]read moreWhere are the women? Company management, a masculine bastion that still holds out
OXNARD, Calif. —- Most U.S. recreational vehicles — those behemoths of the roadway often resembling box cars that accidentally wandered off the rails — roll out of gritty factories in the gray environs of Elkhart, Indiana, and aim to satisfy the wanderlust of largely middle-income customers. Then there’s the Bowlus, a very expensive travel [...]read moreRich Americans keep high-end RV company Bowlus rolling along
From AirPower to abandoned tablets, Apple’s road to success is littered with failures Apple has scrapped plans to enter the automotive industry with its mysterious autonomous electric car, instead shifting focus to the wildly popular world of generative AI. The project saw the company hiring prominent executives from places like Tesla and Ford. Its end [...]read moreApple abandons its car: Here are other projects the company has killed
Bengaluru, India — After years of working at a salon in Bengaluru, Shakeela Banu made a major life change in 2018 and joined Urban Company (UC), an app-based home services platform that has more than 52,000 workers across Indian cities, one-third of whom are women. At first, Banu was happy with the working conditions. Her [...]read moreIndia’s Urban Company revolutionised gig work for women. Then it bled them | Business and Economy
Motional, the autonomous vehicle company born out of a joint venture between Hyundai Motor Group and Aptiv, told employees Wednesday it will cut about 5% of its workforce, TechCrunch has learned. The cuts, which translate to fewer than 70 people, mostly affect administrative roles and some employees working in Boston, one of several cities where [...]read moreHyundai-backed autonomous company Motional cuts 5% of workforce
Listen here or wherever you get your podcasts. Hello, and welcome back to Equity, the podcast about the business of startups, where we unpack the numbers and nuance behind the headlines. This is our Wednesday show, focused on startup and venture capital news that matters. We pull the top stories from the week thus far, and give [...]read moreMicrosoft invests in yet another AI company
Bokaro: With an eye to reduce sulphur dioxide emissions and increase power production in the state, the Bokaro Power Supply Company Limited (BPSCL) has announced the installation of a Flue-Gas Desulphurisation (FGD) unit. The FGD system aims to remove sulphur dioxides (SO2) from flue gas generated by boilers and furnaces, ensuring 100% treatment. CEO of [...]read moreBPSCL: BPSCL to Install New System to Reduce Pollution | Bokaro Power Supply Company Limited | Ranchi News
According to a new report, executives at the former owner of HBO–AT&T–asked if Game of Thrones could be filmed vertically to appeal to people who who wanted to watch on their phone. The Wall Street Journal reported this (as relayed by Variety), adding that AT&T also “openly discussed” the idea of making “snackable mini-episodes of [...]read moreFormer Game Of Thrones Parent Company Apparently Asked If Show Could Be Filmed Vertically
Nvidia has officially hit a $2 trillion market capitalization, making it the first chipmaker to cross the threshold. It’s also the third US company to reach over a $2 trillion valuation, right behind Apple ($2.83 trillion) and Microsoft ($3.06 trillion). The California-based company has seen rapid growth over the past year due to its leadership [...]read moreNvidia’s role in the AI wave has made it a $2 trillion company