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And now for this week’s prescription:
On this week’s dose, we start (1:58) with a breakdown on Decagon, an enterprise AI platform revolutionizing customer support, following their $65M Series B. Next (9:28), we dive into Abridge, a startup using AI to automate clinical documentation, backed by a recent $250M funding round. Finally (20:11) , we wrap up with a deep dive on Joby, a company developing electric air taxis for commercial passenger service, and their additional $500M investment from Toyota.
Sources:
https://decagon.ai/blog/series-b
https://www.abridge.com/
https://techcrunch.com/2024/06/18/how-abridge-became-one-of-the-most-talked-about-healthcare-ai-startups/?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAALhF6BSj0lyZwC64cw-YB1qSaFwsl5fQBx9Q15snKLTn2J02SNzvontN6PVuSKRJiBNRZTx61UXxAzv1BC5UVLOBujaKES08ovmk859Z28za0j9HZNYL4GwEwzB-7hXaKMgjPJG1-M8ms6wXR2XcVdi1v32hX_3OaFoJBQ5VQlv0
https://siliconangle.com/2024/10/11/healthcare-ai-startup-abridge-reportedly-raising-250m-2-5b-valuation/
https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/digital-health/abridge-raising-250m-report.html
https://www.jobyaviation.com/
https://pressroom.toyota.com/toyota-to-invest-500-million-in-joby-aviation/
Music Credit: Chapter One by Cole Bauer and Dean Keeton
https://www.instagram.com/deankeeton/?hl=en
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The views, statements, and opinions, expressed herein by the hosts and guests are their own, and their appearance on the podcast should not be construed as reflecting the views or implied endorsement of Independent Brokerage Solutions LLC or any of its officers, employees, or agents. The statements made herein should not be considered an investment opinion, advice, or a recommendation regarding securities of any company. This podcast is produced solely for informational purposes and is not to be construed as an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy a security. -
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And now for this week’s prescription:
On this week’s dose, we mix things up a bit with a status update for Sam and Brandon. The 138 week streak of weekly doses may soon come to an end. With each of us moving to new cities, there just isn’t as much time in the week as there used to be when the pod was based out of Austin. Don’t worry! We aren’t going anywhere. You just might not see a dose every single Thursday morning.
The second half of this week’s dose is a conversational breakdown of Interplay Learning (the company Sam works for) and their recent fundraising round led by Goldman Sachs’ Inclusive Growth Fund. With that announcement, Interplay also welcomes ITI (Industrial Training International) to the family. Tune in to hear more from Sam on the news and what’s ahead!
Sources:
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/interplay-learning-closes-growth-investment-from-goldman-sachs-alternatives-and-acquires-industrial-training-international-302252417.html
https://www.interplaylearning.com/
https://www.iti.com/
Music Credit: Chapter One by Cole Bauer and Dean Keeton
https://www.instagram.com/deankeeton/?hl=en
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The views, statements, and opinions, expressed herein by the hosts and guests are their own, and their appearance on the podcast should not be construed as reflecting the views or implied endorsement of Independent Brokerage Solutions LLC or any of its officers, employees, or agents. The statements made herein should not be considered an investment opinion, advice, or a recommendation regarding securities of any company. This podcast is produced solely for informational purposes and is not to be construed as an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy a security. -
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And now for this week’s prescription:
On this week’s dose, we start (1:44) with a breakdown on Aifleet, an Austin-based trucking startup that uses AI to optimize routes and load planning, which just announced a $16.6M Series B led by Tom Williams. Then (6:57), we have a Pillfolio Update on Viome, a startup that leverages AI and data to offer people personalized nutrition guidance through the lens of gut health, fresh off a $25M Series D. Lastly (15:43), we close out this week’s dose with a deepdive on LineLeap, a startup that lets people pay to skip lines at popular venues, hot off a $10M funding round.
Sources:
https://aifleet.com/
https://siliconangle.com/2024/09/10/aifleet-raises-16-6m-scale-ai-driven-trucking-solutions/
https://www.viome.com/
https://longevity.technology/news/viome-lands-25m-to-launch-new-diagnostics-division/
https://www.lineleap.com/
https://techcrunch.com/2024/09/11/lineleap-lets-users-pay-to-skip-the-line-at-bars/
Music Credit: Chapter One by Cole Bauer and Dean Keeton
https://www.instagram.com/deankeeton/?hl=en
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And now for this week’s prescription:
(1:41) First up, you’ll hear about Aerflo, which just secured over $10M in seed funding to revolutionize the sparkling water market with its innovative portable carbonation system. The round was led by Lerer Hippeau and Torch Capital.
(9:05) Next up, we’ll break down Turntable Labs, hot off an $8.2M seed round led by Founders Fund, Elizabeth Street Ventures, and others. The company is revamping their innovative music sharing platform to enhance the listening experience for music lovers.
(16:18) And lastly, you’ll hear a breakdown on micro nuclear power plant startup, Last Energy, which just announced a $40M Series B led by Gigafund and Autodesk Foundation.
Sparkling water, Music sharing, and of course, micro nuclear power plants. Standard stuff for the Pill.
Sources:
https://www.alleywatch.com/2024/08/aerflo-sparkling-water-carbonation-reusable-bottle-device-system-portable-on-the-go-john-thorp-buzz-wiggins/
https://aerflo.zendesk.com/hc/en-us
https://turntablelive.com/
https://hangout.fm/
https://edm.com/gear-tech/turntablefm-creators-launch-social-listening-platform-hangout
https://www.esgtoday.com/micro-nuclear-power-plant-startup-last-energy-raises-40-million-to-decarbonize-heavy-industry-and-data-centers/
https://www.lastenergy.com/about
Music Credit: Chapter One by Cole Bauer and Dean Keeton
https://www.colebauer.com/
https://www.instagram.com/deankeeton/?hl=en
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The views, statements, and opinions, expressed herein by the hosts and guests are their own, and their appearance on the podcast should not be construed as reflecting the views or implied endorsement of Independent Brokerage Solutions LLC or any of its officers, employees, or agents. The statements made herein should not be considered an investment opinion, advice, or a recommendation regarding securities of any company. This podcast is produced solely for informational purposes and is not to be construed as an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy a security. -
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And now for this week’s prescription:
On this week’s dose, we start with Sora Fuel (2:05), a startup that produces sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) using only air, water and renewable energy, and their recent $6M Seed round. Next, we talk about Bat Box (7:14), a social and tech-infused baseball “eatertainment” company that secured a $7.3M Series A. Finally, stick with us for a Pillfolio Update on Bilt (15:26), as the startup that offers a unique loyalty program that allows renters to earn points by paying rent is back in the headlines after an $150M funding round.
Sources:
https://www.sorafuel.com/
https://carboncapturemagazine.com/articles/sora-fuel-secures-6m-seed
https://www.batboxusa.com/
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/batbox-announces-series-a-funding--us-expansion-plans-302209256.html
https://www.biltrewards.com/
https://newsroom.biltrewards.com/bilt-rewards-secures-150-million-in-additional-funding-led-by-ontario-teacher-s-pension-plan
https://fintech.global/2024/08/02/bilt-rewards-clinches-150m-in-fresh-funding-to-enhance-loyalty-programs/
Music Credit: Chapter One by Cole Bauer and Dean Keeton
https://www.colebauer.com/
https://www.instagram.com/deankeeton/?hl=en
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The views, statements, and opinions, expressed herein by the hosts and guests are their own, and their appearance on the podcast should not be construed as reflecting the views or implied endorsement of Independent Brokerage Solutions LLC or any of its officers, employees, or agents. The statements made herein should not be considered an investment opinion, advice, or a recommendation regarding securities of any company. This podcast is produced solely for informational purposes and is not to be construed as an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy a security. -
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And now for this week’s prescription:
(1:37) Up first on this week’s dose, we have Chaiz, an Austin-based online marketplace for comparing and purchasing extended car warranties, hot off a $3.7M seed round led by ResilienceVC.
(10:38) Next up, you will hear a Pillfolio Update on Bandana (E85), a job site focused on hourly wage jobs, and their $8.5M funding round led by General Catalyst.
(16:26) And lastly, stick with us for a breakdown on Unspun, a fashion tech company looking to reduce carbon emissions through their 3D weaving technology. The company just announced a $32M Series B led by DCVC.
There you have it, another dose in the books. Let’s dive in.
Sources:
https://www.chaiz.com/blog/chaiz-raises-3-7m-seed-round
https://www.chaiz.com/
https://techcrunch.com/2024/08/07/bandana-lands-new-investment-to-help-hourly-wage-workers-find-good-jobs/
https://www.unspun.io/
https://www.fashiondive.com/news/unspun-series-b-32-million-weaving-technology/722889/
Music Credit: Chapter One by Cole Bauer and Dean Keeton
https://www.colebauer.com/
https://www.instagram.com/deankeeton/?hl=en
Disclosure:
The views, statements, and opinions, expressed herein by the hosts and guests are their own, and their appearance on the podcast should not be construed as reflecting the views or implied endorsement of Independent Brokerage Solutions LLC or any of its officers, employees, or agents. The statements made herein should not be considered an investment opinion, advice, or a recommendation regarding securities of any company. This podcast is produced solely for informational purposes and is not to be construed as an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy a security. -
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And now for this week’s prescription:
On this week’s dose, first up, (1:50) we have Franshares, hot off a $4.1M seed round led by Chicago Ventures. That startup makes investing in franchises as easy as investing in stocks or mutual funds. Then you’ll hear about (6:48) Applied Carbon, a startup that turns agricultural crop residue into biochar to minimize agricultural carbon emissions, and their $21.5M Series A led by TO VC. Lastly, (11:46) stick with us for a Pillfolio Update on Oats Overnight, as the high-protein, spoon-free oatmeal company we covered on episode 58 is back in the headlines with their $35M Series B led by Enlightened Hospitality Investments.
Sources:
https://franshares.com/
https://www.morningstar.com/news/globe-newswire/9195556/franshares-secures-41m-seed-to-bring-franchise-investing-to-the-masses
https://www.appliedcarbon.com/
https://www.appliedcarbon.com/news/applied-carbon-raises-21-5-million-to-deploy-groundbreaking-biochar-technology-that-increases-soil-health-and-sequesters-carbon
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/oats-overnight-announces-35m-raise-in-series-b-capital-302208696.html
https://www.oatsovernight.com/
Music Credit: Chapter One by Cole Bauer and Dean Keeton
https://www.colebauer.com/
https://www.instagram.com/deankeeton/?hl=en
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The views, statements, and opinions, expressed herein by the hosts and guests are their own, and their appearance on the podcast should not be construed as reflecting the views or implied endorsement of Independent Brokerage Solutions LLC or any of its officers, employees, or agents. The statements made herein should not be considered an investment opinion, advice, or a recommendation regarding securities of any company. This podcast is produced solely for informational purposes and is not to be construed as an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy a security. -
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On this week’s dose, we start (1:41) with a breakdown on Posh, an event startup that is looking to foster human connection through its platform that brings people together in intimate settings, and their $22M Series A. Then (8:37), we have a Pillfolio Update with Saronic, a startup that’s leading the charge in autonomous surface vehicle innovation, and their $175MB that vaulted them to unicorn status. Lastly (15:55), we close out this week’s dose with a deepdive on Athletic Brewing Company, America’s largest non-alcoholic brewery, and their $50M funding round led by General Atlantic.
Sources:
https://posh.vip/
https://techcrunch.com/2024/07/23/event-startup-posh-raises-22m-in-to-focus-on-personalisation-and-event-diversification/
https://www.saronic.com/
https://medium.com/saronic-technologies/saronic-raises-175-million-in-series-b-funding-valuing-
company-at-1-billion-ad64de58babe
https://techcrunch.com/2023/10/09/saronic-a-defense-startup-building-autonomous-ships-raises-55m/
https://techcrunch.com/2023/09/30/vc-defense-tech/
https://athleticbrewing.com/
https://nabeerclub.com/athletic-brewings-50m-expansion-pushing-the-non-alcoholic-beer-revolution-further/
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/athletic-brewing-company-announces-50-million-equity-financing-round-led-by-general-atlantic-302191415.html
Music Credit: Chapter One by Cole Bauer and Dean Keeton
https://www.colebauer.com/
https://www.instagram.com/deankeeton/?hl=en
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The views, statements, and opinions, expressed herein by the hosts and guests are their own, and their appearance on the podcast should not be construed as reflecting the views or implied endorsement of Independent Brokerage Solutions LLC or any of its officers, employees, or agents. The statements made herein should not be considered an investment opinion, advice, or a recommendation regarding securities of any company. This podcast is produced solely for informational purposes and is not to be construed as an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy a security. -
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On this week’s dose, we have Daniel Belfort, Founder of Blok, an innovative device designed to help you reduce your screen time. Daniel’s journey began in Venezuela before he moved to the US for college, where he quickly became involved in software engineering at one of the world’s leading companies. However, it wasn't long before Daniel shifted gears to pursue a long-held passion: helping people regain control over their time and attention in an era of constant digital distraction. Recognizing that software-only solutions weren’t cutting it, Daniel developed Blok—a remarkably simple yet ingenious physical device that you tap your phone against to block distracting apps. By keeping the device out of reach, it helps resist those unconscious urges to use those apps. In our conversation, Daniel shares the inspiration behind Blok and the progress the company has made so far. He also outlines his future goals for Blok and what he seeks in potential investors. Lastly, we wrap up with some invaluable advice for any Pillgrims who are thinking about starting their own venture.
Sources:
https://blok.so/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielbelfort/
Music Credit: Chapter One by Cole Bauer and Dean Keeton
https://www.colebauer.com/
https://www.instagram.com/deankeeton/?hl=en
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The views, statements, and opinions, expressed herein by the hosts and guests are their own, and their appearance on the podcast should not be construed as reflecting the views or implied endorsement of Independent Brokerage Solutions LLC or any of its officers, employees, or agents. The statements made herein should not be considered an investment opinion, advice, or a recommendation regarding securities of any company. This podcast is produced solely for informational purposes and is not to be construed as an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy a security. -
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On this week’s dose, we start (1:50) with a breakdown on Function Health, a startup that aims to empower people to live 100 healthy years through its comprehensive lab tests and personalized health dashboard, and their hearty $53M Series A. Then (10:15), we discuss HeyGen, a startup that’s looking to scale visual storytelling for businesses, hot off a $60M Series A. Lastly (18:09), we wrap up this week’s dose with a deepdive on Apex, a Los Angeles-based satellite manufacturing startup that secured a $95 million Series B to accelerate production of its "productized" satellite buses.
Sources:
https://www.functionhealth.com/
https://athletechnews.com/longevity-startup-function-raises-53m-for-personalized-health-testing/
https://www.heygen.com/
https://www.heygen.com/article/announcing-our-series-a
https://www.maginative.com/article/ai-video-startup-heygen-raises-60-million-valued-at/
https://www.apexspace.com/
https://techcrunch.com/2024/06/11/apex-raises-95m-to-scale-satellite-bus-production/
https://spacenews.com/apex-raises-95-million-to-increase-satellite-bus-production/
Music Credit: Chapter One by Cole Bauer and Dean Keeton
https://www.colebauer.com/
https://www.instagram.com/deankeeton/?hl=en
Disclosure:
The views, statements, and opinions, expressed herein by the hosts and guests are their own, and their appearance on the podcast should not be construed as reflecting the views or implied endorsement of Independent Brokerage Solutions LLC or any of its officers, employees, or agents. The statements made herein should not be considered an investment opinion, advice, or a recommendation regarding securities of any company. This podcast is produced solely for informational purposes and is not to be construed as an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy a security.
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On this week’s dose, we have Jack Kuveke, GP at Jabroni Capital, a fake venture capital firm that writes satire and gives commentary on the tech world. Jack had a more unconventional path into the world of venture than most we’ve ever talked to, having been successful in crypto early on in college, dropping out, and faking it til making it with a bunch of eastern Europeans working on one of the largest ICOs at the time. An absolutely crazy story that we unpack in the interview. From there, we get to hear how he eventually made his way into the startup world, working for an accelerator and then starting his own companies and raising venture capital. Next, he tells us about how he got into satirical venture capital writing, what he has learned about the media business and virality along the way, and what success would look like for him. And lastly, we wrap up with some refreshing advice for the Pillgrims looking to raise money for a startup or just wanting to get into the world of venture more broadly.
Sources:
https://jabronicapital.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jackkuveke/
Music Credit: Chapter One by Cole Bauer and Dean Keeton
https://www.colebauer.com/
https://www.instagram.com/deankeeton/?hl=en
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The views, statements, and opinions, expressed herein by the hosts and guests are their own, and their appearance on the podcast should not be construed as reflecting the views or implied endorsement of Independent Brokerage Solutions LLC or any of its officers, employees, or agents. The statements made herein should not be considered an investment opinion, advice, or a recommendation regarding securities of any company. This podcast is produced solely for informational purposes and is not to be construed as an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy a security. -
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On this week’s dose, we start (1:43) with a breakdown on Fantasy Chess, a startup founded by grandmaster Magnus Carlsen and one of Norway’s top businessmen to make chess a true spectator sport, after they checkmate-ed $3M in pre-seed funding. Then (8:17), we discuss Local Kitchens, a startup that’s turning the ghost kitchen model on its head through their multi-brand restaurants with collaborations from beloved chefs, fresh off a recent $40M Series B. Lastly (14:29), we close out this week’s dose with a deepdive on ZeroEyes, an AI-based proactive threat detection startup that aims to stop mass shootings and other gun-related violence in the United States, and their recent $53M Series B.
Sources:
https://www.fantasychess.app/
https://www.fantasychess.app/2023-06-press-release
https://www.localkitchens.com/
https://techcrunch.com/2024/06/25/local-kitchens-general-catalyst-40m/
https://zeroeyes.com/
https://www.axios.com/2024/06/28/zeroeyes-guns-mass-shootings
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/ai-gun-detection-pioneer-zeroeyes-secures-53m-series-b-funding-to-accelerate-growth-and-expansion-302185807.html
Music Credit: Chapter One by Cole Bauer and Dean Keeton
https://www.instagram.com/colebauer/
https://www.instagram.com/deankeeton/?hl=en
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On this week’s dose, we have Meredith Perry, Co-Founder and CEO of Elemind, the startup that helps people fall asleep faster and stay asleep longer through their breakthrough wearable device.
First, we hear about the journey that led Meredith to team up alongside her other co-founders at Elemind several years ago. From there, we dive deeper into the product, how the team at Elemind developed it, and how it works safely to augment and improve sleep tailored to your unique brain and brain activity in real-time. Next, Meredith tells us a little more about their cap table and what she looks for in ideal investors. Lastly, to wrap up this week’s dose, stick around to hear about Meredith’s vision for the future of Elemind, and some valuable advice for all the Pillgrims.
Sources:
https://elemindtech.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/meredithellenperry/
Music Credit: Chapter One by Cole Bauer and Dean Keeton
https://www.colebauer.com/
https://www.instagram.com/deankeeton/?hl=en
Disclosure:
The views, statements, and opinions, expressed herein by the hosts and guests are their own, and their appearance on the podcast should not be construed as reflecting the views or implied endorsement of Independent Brokerage Solutions LLC or any of its officers, employees, or agents. The statements made herein should not be considered an investment opinion, advice, or a recommendation regarding securities of any company. This podcast is produced solely for informational purposes and is not to be construed as an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy a security. -
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On this week’s dose, we start (1:47) with a breakdown on Twelve Labs, a startup that’s building a video understanding platform driven by leading perceptual-reasoning research, fresh off a $50M Series A. Then (6:14), we discuss Workweek, a startup that manages creators of widely popular business-related newsletters and podcasts and is launching a niche-focused networking platform for its audience base, hot off a $12.5M Series A. Lastly (11:42), we close out this week’s dose with a deepdive on Enveda, a startup that is revolutionizing drug discovery by combining ancient remedies with AI, and their $55M Series B2.
Sources:
https://www.twelvelabs.io/
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-06-04/nvidia-s-latest-investment-is-an-ai-startup-focusing-on-video-search?srnd=homepage-asia
https://www.twelvelabs.io/blog/series-a-announcement
https://workweek.com/membership/
https://www.axios.com/2024/06/13/workweek-raises-125m
https://www.envedabio.com/
https://techcrunch.com/2024/06/14/enveda-raises-55m-to-combine-ancient-remedies-with-ai-for-drug-discovery/
https://pragmaticdlt.com/news/enveda-biosciences-raises-55m-to-revolutionize-drug-discovery-with-ai-and-ancient-remedies/
Music Credit: Chapter One by Cole Bauer and Dean Keeton
https://www.instagram.com/colebauer/
https://www.instagram.com/deankeeton/?hl=en
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The views, statements, and opinions, expressed herein by the hosts and guests are their own, and their appearance on the podcast should not be construed as reflecting the views or implied endorsement of Independent Brokerage Solutions LLC or any of its officers, employees, or agents. The statements made herein should not be considered an investment opinion, advice, or a recommendation regarding securities of any company. This podcast is produced solely for informational purposes and is not to be construed as an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy a security. -
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And now for this week’s prescription:
On this week’s dose, you’ll first hear about Fizz (1:48), a startup that is helping young adults boost their financial literacy and build credit through their reward-earning debit card, hot off a $14.4M seed round led by Kleiner Perkins.
Next, we’ll talk about Tender (6:33), a startup that’s revolutionizing the plant-based meat industry with their innovative fiber spinning technology, fresh off an $11M Series A funding led by Rhapsody Venture Partners.
And lastly, we’ll close out this week’s dose with a breakdown on GPTZero (11:21), the leading platform for AI-generated content detection and responsible AI adoption, and their $10M Series A led by Footwork Co-founder Nikhil Basu Trivedi.
Debit cards, plant-based meat, and AI-detection; another diverse spread of startups for this week’s dose.
Sources:
https://joinfizz.com/
https://techcrunch.com/2024/06/06/kleiner-perkins-leads-14-4m-seed-round-into-fizz-a-credit-building-debit-card-aimed-at-gen-z-college-students/
https://techcrunch.com/2024/06/17/tender-food-plant-based-alternative-protein/
https://vegconomist.com/investments-finance/investments-acquisitions/tender-food-11m-replace-extrusion-animal-ag-appoints-oatly-president/
https://gptzero.me/
https://techcrunch.com/2024/06/13/gptzero-profitable-ai-detection-startup-10m-series-a/
https://www.ctol.digital/news/gptzero-ai-startup-achieves-rapid-profitability-and-secures-10m-funding/
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/gptzero-announces-10-million-series-a-funding-round-to-revolutionize-responsible-ai-adoption-302172340.html
Music Credit: Chapter One by Cole Bauer and Dean Keeton
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On this week’s dose, we start (1:45) with a breakdown on Hoop, an AI-powered productivity startup that aims to revolutionize task management for professionals in today’s age of remote work, and their recent $5M seed round. Then (8:30), we discuss Whoosh, a startup that provides intuitive operations software designed specifically for golf and tennis clubs, hot off a $10.3M Series A. Lastly (13:33), we wrap up this week’s dose with a deepdive on Whizz, an e-bike subscription platform for last mile delivery drivers in NYC (for now), and their $12M Series A.
Sources:
https://www.hoop.app/blog/the-future-of-task-management
https://techcrunch.com/2024/06/05/hoop-frees-you-from-managing-your-to-do-list
https://www.indexventures.com/perspectives/ai-powered-productivity-startup-hoop-announces-5m-in-seed-funding-for-to-do-list-that-updates-itself/
https://www.whoosh.io/
https://www.forbes.com/sites/erikmatuszewski/2024/06/06/larry-fitzgerald-andy-roddick-among-investors-in-golfs-whoosh-platform/?sh=234875ff119a
https://getwhizz.com/
https://www.leta.vc/news/leta-capital-leads-12m-series-a-round-for-whizz-an-e-bike-subscription-platform
https://www.flashpointvc.com/post/flashpoint-participated-in-a-12-million-series-a-funding-round-by-whizz
Music Credit: Chapter One by Cole Bauer and Dean Keeton
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On this week’s dose, we start (1:58) with a breakdown on Eyebot, a startup that’s building AI-powered kiosks that provide 90-second vision exams without the need for on-site optometrists, and their recent $6m funding round. Then (9:04), we discuss Natural Cycles, a company that provides women with an innovative, FDA cleared birth control option, hot off a $55M Series C. Lastly (15:27), we wrap up this week’s dose with a deepdive on xAI, Elon Musk’s new AI startup that plans to compete against other major players in the space, and their massive $6B Series B.
Sources:
https://eyebot.co/
https://techcrunch.com/2024/06/06/eyebot-raised-6m-for-ai-powered-kiosks-that-provide-90-second-eye-exams-without-optometrist/
https://www.aoa.org/news/advocacy/federal-advocacy/part-of-the-solution-optometry-groups-join-aoa-in-submitting-actionable-solutions-for-workforce-shortages?sso=y
https://www.naturalcycles.com/
https://athletechnews.com/birth-control-app-natural-cycles-lands-55m-womens-health/
https://x.ai/
https://x.ai/blog/series-b
https://techcrunch.com/2024/05/26/elon-musks-xai-raises-6b-from-valor-a16z-and-sequoia/
https://techcrunch.com/2024/03/05/openai-response-elon-musk-lawsuit/
https://www.techopedia.com/news/elon-musks-xai-raised-6b-in-latest-fundraising-round
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On this week’s dose, (1:47) we start with a breakdown on Suno, an AI-powered music creation platform, and their recent $125M Series B. Then (10:43), we discuss Zen Educate, a London-based online marketplace that connects schools with teachers, after they secured a $37M Series B. Finally (18:36), we close out this week’s dose with a Pillfolio Update on Honey Homes, the membership service that provides homeowners with on-demand access to a dedicated handy-man, following their sweet $9.25M Series A-1 Extension.
Sources:
https://suno.com/
https://suno.com/blog/fundraising-announcement-may-2024
https://lsvp.com/stories/sunos-hit-factory/
https://www.zeneducate.com/
https://www.usatoday.com/story/graphics/2024/03/19/teacher-shortage-crisis-explained/72958393007/
https://www.adpri.org/occupational-spotlight-teachers-2024-03/
https://techcrunch.com/2024/05/20/zen-educate-raises-37m-for-marketplace-that-matches-schools-with-teachers/
https://www.honeyhomes.com/
https://techcrunch.com/2024/05/16/khosla-ventures-pear-vc-triple-down-on-honey-homes-a-smart-way-to-employ-a-handyman/
https://www.honeyhomes.com/posts/building-the-next-chapter-of-honey-homes
Music Credit: Chapter One by Cole Bauer and Dean Keeton
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On this week's episode, we switched things up as we discussed some personal updates and reflected on our time in Austin, and our experience building Venture Pill over the past 2+ years. First, we talked about how the podcast is going virtual with Sam moving to Chicago and Brandon moving to NYC. From there, we reminisced on the past 8 years in Austin, including our time as students at UT Austin and as young adults in this incredible city. Then, we looked back at our journey creating this podcast and the Pillgrim community over the past 2+ years. We discussed what inspired us to start it, how it has strengthened our friendship, lessons learned, our proudest moments, and more. We hope you enjoy this week’s special episode.
Music Credit: Chapter One by Cole Bauer and Dean Keeton
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On this week’s dose, (1:45) we start with a breakdown on Kutt, a peer-to-peer sports betting platform that lets users wage bets directly against one another, and their $1M funding round. Then (9:58), we discuss Securitize, a platform that makes alternative assets like Private Equity and Venture Capital available for individuals to invest in using blockchain technology, after they secured a $47M funding round. Finally (16:21), we close out this week’s dose with Meati Foods, the maker of mushroom-based high-protein meat alternatives, and their meaty $100M Series C-1 Extension round.
Sources:
https://www.kutt.com/
https://sbcamericas.com/2024/05/03/social-sports-betting-kutt-1m-round/
https://securitize.io/
https://securitize.io/learn/press/securitize-announces-strategic-funding-round-led-by-blackrock
https://meati.com/
https://techcrunch.com/2024/05/08/meati-foods-100m-mushroom-foodtech/
Music Credit: Chapter One by Cole Bauer and Dean Keeton
https://www.instagram.com/colebauer/
https://www.instagram.com/deankeeton/?hl=en
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