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Food Rocket blasts off after securing funding, grocery delivery deal with Circle K parent

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At the time, the company raised $2 million, and Alexandrov said about the perceived competition, “The level of competition in this market in the U.S. On-demand grocery startup Food Rocket launches in the Bay Area, goes up against delivery giants. Are rivals snacking on Instacart’s core grocery delivery market?

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Postmates is launching a new retail delivery feature as brick and mortar stores face 14% drop in sales

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Postmates is now rolling out what could be the biggest update to the company’s service in a long time — adding a retail option for users to shop local stores and for local merchants to set up a virtual on-demand storefront in the app. “ Most of the LA metro area will have access to the tab. As case counts spike in the U.S.

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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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Nowadays puts its spin on plant-based nuggets

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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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Six Tech Startups to Look Out For in 2023

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Only companies with cutting-edge concepts and crystal-clear market strategies stand a chance of surviving through their first year, let alone making a profit. As the clean energy market rises exponentially, Rerverion aims to solve some major challenges plaguing the sector by rethinking the way biogas is extracted. Source: wander.com.

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Aero raises $65M for its semi-private airline

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The company, which previously raised a $20 series A round in 2021, now has a valuation of $300 million. The company, which uses private terminals at the airport it serves, will adjust its schedule based on customer demand (and the seasons) as it expands its fleet in the coming months. In the U.S., In the U.S., Image Credits: Aero.