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Shobizzy, a networking app for the TV industry, aims to open new doors for freelancers

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With the current unemployment crisis in Hollywood, many TV and film crew members are concerned about finding their next job. This is particularly the case for freelancers, who often face unstable work and irregular pay. Shobizzy is the latest professional networking app for the entertainment industry that aims to address this challenge. And, as more […]

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TechCrunch Disrupt 2024 Side Events schedule: Mercury, JETRO, Enterprise Ireland, and more to host

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With TechCrunch Disrupt 2024 only a week away, we’re thrilled to announce the complete list of companies behind the Side Events, set to amplify the excitement for thousands of attendees and Silicon Valley residents. From casual happy hours to insightful discussions and energizing morning runs, Disrupt Week — spanning October 26 to November 1 —

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Byju’s founder says his edtech startup, once worth $22B, is now ‘worth zero’

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Byju Raveendran, the founder of the embattled edtech group Byju’s, acknowledged on Thursday afternoon that he made mistakes, mistimed the market, and that his startup, once valued at $22 billion, is now effectively worth “zero.” Speaking to a group of journalists, Raveendran said the company’s aggressive acquisition of more than two dozen startups to expand

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Databricks, Snowflake and Battery Ventures at Disrupt 2024

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Navigating the complex decision of when to sell a startup or keep pushing forward is one of the toughest challenges founders face. In an era where IPOs are frequently delayed and acquisition offers arrive earlier, determining the right moment to either cash out or stay independent is increasingly nuanced. We’re excited to welcome three distinguished

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UK digital ‘end-of-life’ services startup Farewill acquired for $16.8M

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Farewill, a U.K.-based end-of-life services provider that offers online tools for writing wills, organizing probate, and arranging cremation, has been acquired by funeral service provider Dignity in an all-shares deal valuing the startup at £12.9 million ($16.8 million). The deal is a classic case of an established legacy incumbent chasing growth by buying a younger

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Zepto eyes $100M from Indian offices in third funding in 6 months

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Zepto is in advanced stages of talks to raise $100 million in new investment, its third in the last six months, as the leading Indian quick commerce startup looks to rope in more domestic investors, sources familiar with the talks told TechCrunch. The Mumbai-headquartered startup, which allows customers in multiple Indian cities order grocery, office

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