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How Long Does it Take Nigerian Startups to Make Their First N1 Million
For many first-time founders in Nigeria, making the first ₦1 million in revenue feels like a major breakthrough. And it is. But the data shows that reaching that mark is far from certain, especially in a business environment where survival is often harder than growth. Nigeria’s startup base is large...
Is your startup’s check engine light on? Google Cloud’s VP explains what to do
Startup founders are being pushed to move faster than ever, using AI while facing tighter funding, rising infrastructure costs, and more pressure to show real traction early. Cloud credits, access to GPUs, and foundation models have made it easier to get started, but those early infrastructure choices can have unforeseen consequences once startups move beyond
This week in funding: five startups from Sydney to San Francisco closed raises
This week’s funding roundup covers five raises spanning defence technology, AI advertising, coding agents, women in business grants and legal tech. Here is what closed and who led each round. Advanced Navigation raises $158 million Series C Sydney-based autonomy company Advanced Navigation has closed a $158 million Series C, one of Australia’s largest deep tech
Why Some Startups Choose Alternative PR Models Over Traditional Retainers
Startup founders often face decisions when seeking media coverage. Traditional public relations firms typically charge monthly retainers with variable outcomes. Meanwhile, some newer agencies offer publication-based pricing models. Baden Bower, which reports serving clients globally, represents an approach focused on results-based models. The difference between these approaches reflects broader changes across professional services...
Startups show off ocean-preserving tech at Paris trade fair
Harnessing ocean currents to boost fuel efficiency of vessels, or tracking whales using sensor data and AI—startups at Paris trade fair Vivatech have been showing off the latest innovations aimed at protecting the environment...
Chinese startup’s AI tool turns photos into cinematic videos in seconds
By selecting a photo, entering commands, and adding camera movement descriptions, users can instantly generate a 6-second, cinematic-quality video. Recently, a tech startup in Shanghai, China showcased this application, which is helped by AI. #China #AI...
Startups don’t die—they adapt with purpose
First published 02 Feb, 2025 The world of startups has always been high-stakes. Economic turbulence like currency devaluation in Nigeria and Kenya’s tax hikes to meet its debt obligations, add an extra layer of pressure for African startups. Amid these challenges, resilience has become their defining trait. While large corporations with deep pockets and established
AI sales rep startups are booming. So why are VCs wary?
When you really probe venture capitalists about investing in AI startups, they’ll tell you that businesses are experimenting wildly but are very slow to add AI solutions into their ongoing business processes. But there are some exceptions. And one of them appears to be an area known as AI sales development representatives, or AI SDRs.
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World Cup betting markets shift after Jordan Henderson’s bizarre celebration injury
Jordan Henderson, the 36-year-old England midfielder, will miss the remainder of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after suffering a serious wrist and forearm injury during post-match celebrations on July 6. He wasn’t even playing when it happened. Henderson was an unused substitute in England’s dramatic 3-2 victory over Mexico in the round of 16. The
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Kraken’s World Cup debut and Brazil’s collapse: what crypto gets from the beautiful game
Brazil came into the 2026 World Cup as one of the tournament favorites. They left in the Round of 16, beaten 2-1 by Norway, undone in part by a tactical decision that raised eyebrows across the footballing world: deploying 34-year-old Casemiro as a central striker, a position he hadn’t occupied in years. Haaland scored both
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FIFA overturns Balogun’s red card, Trump intervenes for US World Cup match
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7424790/2026/07/06/folarin-balogun-red-belgium-explanation/ FIFA’s Disciplinary Committee has overturned the red card suspension of Folarin Balogun, a key player for the U.S. Men’s National Team, allowing him to participate in the upcoming Round of 16 match against Belgium. This decision, made under Article 27 of the FIFA Disciplinary Code, places Balogun on a one-year probationary period, enabling him
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UK Foreign Secretary Warns World Cannot Wait for ‘AI Hiroshima’ Before Acting
UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper has warned that the world cannot wait for an AI equivalent of Hiroshima before acting, urging global powers to build consensus on artificial intelligence (AI) safety principles and standards. Cooper made the case in an essay, positioning Britain to lead international talks on the technology. ...