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TLDR: A new research study reveals the important role that sleep plays in memory consolidation and highlights the negative effects of disrupted sleep on cognitive function. The study, conducted by researchers at

TLDR – The University of Calgary launched UCeed, a pre-seed startup investment fund in June 2020 to bridge the gap between innovation and commercialization in the tech ecosystem in the city. –

Despite navigating a difficult fundraising environment, European female founders and fund managers are securing record investments and demonstrating resilience, according to a report released by Female Foundry. In 2023, European startups with

Investment in Quantum Startups Down by 50 Percent TLDR A new report shows a 50 percent global drop in venture capital invested into quantum startups from $2.2 billion in 2022 to around

TLDR: China led the funding of chip startups in 2023, with local startups receiving 75% of all venture capital funds in chip-related companies. The US only received about 11% of VC chip

TLDR: SoftBank Ventures Asia is changing its name to SBVA after closing a $150 million fund. The name change reflects the company’s commitment to leading in the transformative era of artificial intelligence

Warsaw-based retail startup ZeroQs has raised €457k in funding from Freya Capital to develop its smart shopping cart technology and expand its presence in the market. ZeroQs’ smart shopping carts aim to

Future Energy Ventures (FEV), a Berlin-based investment fund, has launched with €110m ($123.5m) of committed capital. Its backers include energy utility E.ON and the European Investment Fund. The fund will focus on

TLDR: a16z-backed projects have sold tokens and NFTs to the public, contradicting claims made by general partner Chris Dixon. In a recent podcast appearance, Dixon stated that a16z does not allow its

TLDR: Cambridge-based materials company Xampla has secured €6.4 million ($7.7 million) in a funding round to expand production of its biodegradable, plant-based materials and help big brands move away from single-use plastics.