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A16z-backed Shein challenger Cider is growing rapidly

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Shein has shown the world how combining social media marketing, data analytics, and China’s well-oiled supply chain has created a $100 billion fast fashion behemoth. million installs across the world to date, according to data provided by market intelligence firm Sensor Tower. Cider’s other major markets are the U.K.,

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Boulevard books $70M to help beauty and wellness salons with their bookings

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It’s also a massive market — and by Danna’s estimates, still with a lot of untapped business — with Boulevard quoting figures that forecast personal care and beauty sales passing $1.4 But for now, it’s a startup its investors believe is on solid footing in its home market. “As Focusing on the U.S.

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Hyundai taps EV startup Canoo to develop electric vehicles

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” The PBV, which Hyundai showcased last month at CES 2020, is a pod-like vehicle that the company says can be used for various functions in transit, such as a restaurant or clinic. The first Canoo vehicles are expected to appear on the road by 2021 and will be offered only as a subscription. ”

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Nowadays puts its spin on plant-based nuggets

TechCrunch LA

Investment into alternative proteins, for example, plant-based meats and dairy substitutes was $5 billion in 2021, according to both the Good Food Institute and Crunchbase data. This includes a $2 million pre-seed round from 2021. The round was led by Stray Dog Capital, with additional strategic support from Standard Meat Co.,

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Nothing negative about Positive Food’s meal expansion plan after $7M investment

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providing freshly packaged salads, heat-and-eat prepared meals and vegan overnight oats, raised $7 million in funding as it goes after the $34 billion fresh prepared foods market. In January 2020, the company was in discussions with Whole Foods about launching a pilot of its meals in a few stores. Positive Food Co.,

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Micromobility in limbo: Takeaways from Paris and LA

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What type of market, if any, is the right one? People walk or ride their electric scooter past the statue of the Marechal Joffre, in Paris, on May 19, 2020. Paris has been an important market for the e-scooter industry at large, but the city has chafed against the vehicles, citing safety incidents , some of which were fatal.

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The New Style of Startup Vision: Smaller But Sharper?

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“Marshmallow first began by providing car insurance cover for UK-based expats, a group who had historically been quoted insurance prices that were 51% higher than the market average. After most lockdowns were lifted, demand for services like beauty treatments has skyrocketed.

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