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London and SF have become Impact Tech hubs, with 280% increase in VC in 5 years

TechCrunch LA

New research has found that San Francisco and London have become two of the world’s leading hubs for VC investment into tech solutions that address one or more of the 17 UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDG), more commonly referred to as “Impact Tech” They are followed by Paris, Berlin, Stockholm, Shanghai and Beijing.

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Watch Out, VCs: A.I. Program Judges Startups at Boston Pitch Event

Xconomy

I rarely attend startup pitch competitions anymore. They’ve grown hackneyed over the past few years, thanks to a proliferation of such events and the popularity of the TV show “Shark Tank.” Read more » Reprints | Share: UNDERWRITERS AND PARTNERS.

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Boston A.I. Leaders Call for Focus on Diversity, Global Mindset in 2019

Xconomy

It was an eventful year for the artificial intelligence industry. The sector saw more big venture capital deals and acquisitions , while researchers kept plugging away on technology advances. software startups to reflect on the trends that defined the sector in 2018—and where things might be headed in 2019.

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Intel Capital Showcases 12 Startups, Shift to Data-Centric Strategy

Xconomy

The temperature in California’s Palm Desert hit 107 degrees Tuesday, but indoors at Intel Capital’s Global Summit meeting, the corporate venture arm said it has invested a cool $115 million so far this year. The event brings together. Read more » Reprints | Share: UNDERWRITERS AND PARTNERS.

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Flo Technologies Launches Home Water Monitoring Product With $11M In Funding

socalTECH

Los Angeles-based Flo Technologies , a new startup in the water monitoring and conservation area, said on Monday that it has launched a new device and system which uses artificial intelligence and a special sensor to monitor what going on with a home's water system. The startup was founded by mechanical engineer Henry Halimi.

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From Startup Week San Diego: The World According to Jason Calacanis

Xconomy

In a keynote talk Tuesday night that was a headliner event for Startup Week San Diego, Calacanis observed that it doesn’t feel like the millennial generation is doing as well financially as their parents’ generation.

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Girls in STEM and Cyber Security Among Top Startups at Eureka Park 2018

Tech.Co

Near the nation’s capital, Arlington, VA has a thriving startup community that supports female-led companies, startups in STEM, cyber security, defense, and everything in between aimed at improving the status quo. Meet the startups showcasing at Eureka Park Startup Arlington this year at CES 2018: BooleanGirl.