gohenry Youth Banking App GoHenry Secures $55 Million After Reaching 2 Million Users U.K. fintech GoHenry raises $55 million to expand its youth banking platform, which currently serves 2 million children between the ages of 6 and 18 across four countries.
vc fund Paris Family Office Launches $150 Million Resonance Venture Fund Pierre-Edouard Stérin's Otium Capital unveils Resonance, a new $150 million VC fund led by two seasoned investors. The fund targets seed and Series A startups across Europe with a highly focused investment strategy.
lightrock London Firm Lightrock Raises $834 Million for New Climate Tech Fund Lightrock secures €860 million to back startups in clean energy, decarbonization, and sustainable agriculture across Europe and North America.
truth social Truth Social Arrives on Google Play Store After Content Moderation Shift Truth Social officially launches on the Google Play Store for Android users after agreeing to enforce policies against violent content. The app expands its mobile reach months after its initial iOS debut.
meta Meta Unveils $1,499 Quest Pro Headset and Workplace VR Partnerships Meta reveals its high-end Quest Pro headset at Connect 2022, partnering with Microsoft to bring productivity apps to virtual reality. The company also announces new business-focused subscriptions and shares that its app store has generated over $1.5 billion.
meta Meta Unveils $1,499 Quest Pro Headset Focused on Workplace Productivity Meta reveals the high-end Quest Pro VR headset, featuring full-color passthrough and advanced tracking for mixed reality. The premium device targets professionals rather than casual consumers at a steep $1,499 price point.
meta TechCrunch Reporter Experiences Meta Connect Keynote Inside Horizon Worlds VR A TechCrunch journalist details the clunky but entertaining experience of watching Zuckerberg's Meta Connect keynote from inside a virtual reality amphitheater. The VR viewing proves more immersive but far less practical for taking notes than a traditional screen.
noom Weight Loss App Noom Slashes Coaching Staff in Second Round of Layoffs Noom cuts 500 employees, mostly coaches, reducing its coaching team by half since the start of the year. The layoffs signal a major strategic shift away from the live chat support that defined the platform.
nasa NASA Confirms DART Mission Successfully Alters Asteroid Orbit NASA officially declares its DART mission a success after the spacecraft dramatically changes the orbit of asteroid Dimorphos. The 32-minute shift in the asteroid's path far exceeds the agency's expectations for planetary defense.
meta Meta Unveils $1,499 Quest Pro Headset Focused on Workplace Productivity Meta introduces the premium Quest Pro VR headset, shifting focus from budget accessibility to high-end mixed reality features. The device boasts full-color passthrough, eye-tracking, and a steep price tag aimed at professionals.
airwallex Cross-Border Fintech Airwallex Secures $100M at Flat $5.5B Valuation Airwallex raises $100 million in a Series E extension to expand its international business banking platform despite a tough economic climate. The funding round keeps the startup's valuation flat at $5.5 billion as it reports significant revenue growth.
yummy Estonian Startup Yummy Uses AI to Fully Customize Meal Planning Yummy leverages generative AI to create personalized recipes and meal plans based on individual tastes, dietary restrictions, and budgets. The platform aims to eliminate the hassle of nutritional research and grocery shopping by delivering tailored outcomes.
agriwebb Livestock Platform AgriWebb Raises $6.8M to Digitize Meat Production AgriWebb secures $6.8 million in new funding to expand its comprehensive livestock management software. The platform helps global farmers and ranchers boost yields and sustainability by digitizing operations from the pasture to the consumer.
spacex SpaceX Crew-5 Mission Marks Historic US-Russian Partnership in Orbit SpaceX completes three launches in five days, including the historic Crew-5 mission that carries the first Russian cosmonaut on an American spacecraft in two decades. Meanwhile, Russia signals potential willingness to extend its participation in the International Space Station beyond 2024.
ofcom One-Third of UK Children Falsify Ages to Access Social Media A new Ofcom report reveals that a third of UK children aged 8 to 17 use fake birthdates to join social media platforms. The research emerges as the UK prepares to implement its Online Safety Bill.