This post was originally published on this site Dear e27 Pro member, Just over six months after cutting at least 30% of its workforce globally (150 employees), SoftBank Vision Fund is launching another round of layoffs, says a Reuters report citing sources. The report comes amidst a challenging period for the investment firm, which reported […]
In 50 Words: SoftBank’s Vision Fund to cut up to 30% of staff
This post was originally published on this siteSoftBank’s Vision Fund unit recorded a headcount of 349 employees at the end of March.
SoftBank to lay off up to 30 per cent of Vision Fund staff after facing heavy losses
The Vision Fund unit had 349 employees at the end of March, and new lay-offs would add to the 150 jobs SoftBank Group International cut in September.
Life in plastic, it’s not fantastic: Unraveling the causes (Part 1)
This post was originally published on this site Sheet after sheet amounting to more than 88 pounds of plastic was pulled out of a dead whale’s intestines in the Philippines. Clogged-up drainage systems exacerbated the impacts of deadly floods in Bangladesh during the devastating monsoon seasons. Once beautiful lakes and rivers in India and China […]
The student-run fund that’s nurturing budding founders and venture capitalists
This post was originally published on this siteFounders and investors don’t just come to be overnight. Here’s how SMU and Protégé Ventures prepare young entrepreneurs to take on these roles.
In 50 Words: Salesforce doubles Generative AI Fund to $500m for ethical tech
This post was originally published on this siteThe Generative AI Fund has invested in startups including Cohere, Anthropic, and You.com.
Binance’s US operations will ‘grind to a halt’ if SEC asset freeze upheld, crypto exchange’s lawyers say
Binance’s US arm is urging a federal judge to reject a move by the securities regulator to freeze its assets, saying it would prevent it from serving customers.
AWS: Meet this global leader in Cloud Computing at Echelon!
This post was originally published on this site Use our special promo code: GO for 75% off your Echelon tickets! The 2023 Echelon Asia Summit is happening at the Singapore EXPO on 14-15 June 2023. Are you a startup founder, investor, corporate, or tech enthusiast? Don’t miss out on one of the most anticipated tech […]
Time to elevate the CFO’s stake in cybersecurity
This post was originally published on this site “A great many a drop of water will create a creek.” This beautiful quote by Italian actor Giovanni Morassutti is so pertinent in the corporate world. There is power in collaboration, and a silos mentality is detrimental to the success of any organisation. The same is true […]
VC funding for crypto firms plummets
This post was originally published on this siteLast year, VCs worldwide poured over US$21 billion into crypto firms. But in the wake of a tough 2022, investors have lost their appetite for risk.
Kazakh proptech startup ApartX raises seed funding for SEA expansion
This post was originally published on this site Kanat Keldibekov, Founder and CEO of ApartX ApartX, a startup focused on rental property management in Kazakhstan, has secured US$250,000 in a seed funding round from local VC firm Big Sky Capital and Activat VC. The funds will be used for talent acquisition, improving the platform functionality, […]
Echelon: How female leaders shape our tech startup ecosystem
This post was originally published on this site Use our special promo code: GO for 75% off your Echelon tickets! The 2023 Echelon Asia Summit is happening at the Singapore EXPO on 14-15 June 2023. Are you a startup founder, investor, corporate, or tech enthusiast? Don’t miss out on one of the most anticipated tech conferences […]