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Wavemaker Portfolio Firm, Phunware, Goes Public Via Reverse Merger

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Stellar is a so-called "blank check acquisition company" specifically designed to for reverse mergers. As a result of the merger, Stellar is renaming itself as Phunware, Inc., and will start trading under the new stock symbols PHUN and PHUNw. The two said the acquisition values Phunware at an enterprise value of $301M.

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The Bouqs Company Finds $12M For Flower Delivery

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The Bouqs said the funding came from Quest Venture Partners, Azure Capital Partners and KEC Ventures, along with Enspire Capital and Draper Associates. The startup recently started working with local florists, offering up not just flowers but also custom-designed floral arrangements.

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Graphcore Scores $200M to Scale Up A.I. Chip Production

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The Bristol, UK-based startup, founded in 2016, has now secured a total of more than $300 million in financing from venture capital firms and other investors including Microsoft and the corporate venture arms of BMW and Dell Technologies. One of the leading contenders in the A.I.

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Behind the Scenes: Troy Carter’s SMASHD LABS with Suzy Ryoo

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All this is by design, per the vision of Atom Factory founder Troy Carter. ” Ryoo spent years at Ignition Factory, which acted as a de facto VC firm by connecting innovative and emerging platforms with parent company OMD’s brand clients, such as GE, Levi’s, Gatorade, and dozens more.

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Off To SXSW, Our Schedule, And A Special Thanks

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Special Thanks To Our Sponsors

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Heading Out To CES And A Thank You To Our Sponsors

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