8 Latin American VCs share why they’re brimming with optimism about the region’s startups
We asked Latin American investors where they are placing their bets, when they think Brazil’s IPO window might reopen, how to best pitch them, and more.
Caesars Entertainment says customer data stolen in cyberattack
Hotel and casino giant Caesars Entertainment said Thursday that hackers stole a huge trove of customer data in a recent cyberattack, confirming recent media reports. Caesars said in an 8-K notice with federal
Hackers claim MGM cyberattack as outage drags into fourth day
MGM Resorts continues to battle a widespread outage after a cyberattack forced it to shut down systems across its properties. The hotel and entertainment giant, which operates a number of hotels and casinos on the
Honda’s new Motocompacto e-scooter is stolen straight from my dreams
Honda has a new e-scooter called the Motocompacto, which has an aesthetic that I would describe as ‘irresistibly, heartbreakingly dorky and adorable.’ The all-electric Motocompacto is inspired by the Motocompo the
Armed with First Republic alums, Citizens Bank unveils new startup-focused private bank
When Silicon Valley Bank imploded in March, Sam Heshmati wasn’t naive enough to think that First Republic Bank — where he had worked for more than a decade and helped launch their startup practice — wouldn’t be
Doogee V30T Smartphone: A Rugged Masterpiece With Carrier Caveats
The Doogee V30T smartphone offers a refreshing and uniquely powerful alternative to more expensive fold and flip innovations-in-progress. The post Doogee V30T Smartphone: A Rugged Masterpiece With Carrier Caveats
Smart display company Hearth Display raises $4.6M additional funding
Hearth Display, a hardware company making digital whiteboards for family task management, has raised $4.6 million in additional funding. The round, which is a bridge round, has a mix of existing and new investors
10 Financial Planning Mistakes Couples Make When Shacking Up
Now more than ever before, young people are shacking up with their partners in an attempt to save more money as costs continue to climb, and the housing market out-prices the majority of younger first-time buyers.
Unity sticks to new install-fee plan in response to angry game developers
Unity remains undeterred in its plan to implement new install fees despite backlash from game developers. According to the platform holder, “more than 90% of our customers will not be affected by this change.”
Former DCG, Blockchain Capital investors launch $20M early-stage fund at crypto advisory firm Reverie
After a couple years of dabbling in angel investments, crypto advisory firm Reverie is now bringing a bigger checkbook to bear. The firm is launching a flagship $20 million fund to invest in pre-seed and seed-stage