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UK Digital End-of-Life Startup Farewill Acquired for $16.8M by Dignity
Dignity, a major U.K. funeral service provider, has acquired digital end-of-life services startup Farewill in an all-shares deal valued at £12.9 million ($16.8 million). Farewill, which was founded in 2015, offers online tools for writing…
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Byju’s Once Valued at $22 Billion, Now Worth Nothing Says Founder
Byju Raveendran, founder of the edtech giant Byju’s, disclosed on Thursday that his company, once valued at $22 billion, has now effectively become “worth zero.” He attributed the downfall to a series of mistakes, including…
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SoCreate Transforms Screenwriting Norms with AI Imagery and Community Tools
SoCreate, a newcomer in the screenwriting software market, aims to stand out by integrating AI imagery and community-driven sharing tools to enhance the writing experience. Competing with established players like Final Draft and Celtx, SoCreate…
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Alan raises $193M in Series F funding to hit $4.5B valuation
French health insurance startup Alan has raised €173 million (approximately $193 million) in a Series F funding round led by Belfius, one of Belgium’s largest banks. The deal, which also includes a distribution partnership, pushes…
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Indian Startup Oyo Buys Motel 6 for $525 Million
Oyo, one of India’s largest startups, has agreed to purchase G6 Hospitality, the operator of Motel 6, for $525 million in an all-cash transaction. The deal, which also includes G6’s Studio 6 extended stay brand,…
