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Archer Aviation aims to launch network of urban air taxis in Los Angeles by 2024

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Archer Aviation, the electric aircraft startup that recently announced a deal to go public via a merger with a blank-check company, plans to launch a network of its urban air taxis in Los Angeles by 2024. United Airlines, which has a major hub in Los Angeles, was one of the investors in the deal.

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Domio raises $100M in equity and debt to take on Airbnb and hotels with its curated apartments

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Domio , a startup that designs and then rents out apart-hotels with kitchens and other full-home experiences, has raised $100 million ($50 million in equity and $50 million in debt) to expand its business in the U.S. and globally to 25 markets by next year, up from 12 today. “We typically have 75%-78% occupancy,” Roberts said.

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