Investment in cloud API technologies: Kong and its expansion plans
San Francisco-based startup Kong has raised US$175 million in funding. The funds were raised in a Series E funding round. The investors were interested in cloud-based API technologies based on artificial intelligence.
Kong is one of the leaders in the cloud API space. The Series…
Brand authority as a component of success: the Macy's case
Building a successful brand requires a unique approach. It is impossible to copy another company's strategy and achieve sustainable results. This leads to attracting an audience that focuses solely on the product's price. However, brand authority plays a key role in today's market. It ensures…
How Twenty's open-source CRM is changing the enterprise solutions market
Developer Twenty has raised US$5 million in a funding round. The company will use the investment to develop its open-source CRM product. The lead investors were Runa Capital, Front and Pipedrive. Top HubSpot executives also participated in the funding.
Startup Twenty is a young project…
Meta augmented reality glasses: key features
After rumours and leaks, Meta Corporation has finally unveiled its new product, the Orion augmented reality glasses. Unlike existing models, they look less bulky. Meta assures that the accessory will be a comfortable and functional device for an immersive experience.
The company first discussed developing AR glasses about five…
The government investments for businesses in Germany
In recent years, Europe has experienced economic difficulties that have affected all market participants. In Germany, business investment has declined, particularly in the technology sector. The government has set aside €12 billion to support start-ups. As part of the initiative, representatives of the authorities, businesses, and KfW Bank…
Sales funnel: pros and cons of the tool
Understanding consumers and their needs is at the heart of marketing activities. Specialists develop various models to effectively interact with the target audience and attract potential customers. One fundamental model is the sales funnel, which shows the buyer's path from first exposure to the product to purchase.…
Workplace productivity software developer Raycast has raised US$30 million in funding
UK-based Raycast has raised a Series B funding round for its platform. The developer of the app launch solution has received US$30 million in funding, bringing the total investment in the project to more than US$45 million.
Raycast's platform is designed to increase productivity…
MiBMI miniature chip outperforms competitors
Swiss scientists have developed a miniature chip for implantation in the brain. Now, Neuralink has a serious competitor that translates human thoughts into text. According to the developers, the transcription accuracy is 91%.
Scientists in Switzerland have made a breakthrough in the development of brain-computer interfaces. Their device is the…
Magnetar closes venture fund for AI start-ups
Magnetar has announced the closing of a US$235 million venture fund. The firm focused on supporting start-ups working in the generative AI space. Investors in the fund included PEAK6 Strategic Capital and Apex Fintech Solutions.
Artificial intelligence is booming. It is attracting the attention of investors who are…
Audience research: the basic steps
Companies that integrate target audience research into their value creation strategy will always be in an advantageous position and one step ahead of the competitors. Audience research is the first step in conversion planning. The process is systematic and requires an in-depth analysis of each component.
Audience research should be…