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Looking Back On Tech, Startups, And VC In 2018

Haystack

And, with that warning, I offer to you, the big stories in the startup and investing ecosystem of 2018, written in ascending order of importance and magnitude…. Now in 2018, there’s been significant rounds they’ve led or participated in — Pitchbook here recaps some of the biggest. Then 2018 arrived.

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2018: Year in review and a look ahead

Version One Ventures

2018 was a big year for Version One, and it’s hard to believe another year is drawing to a close. We spent a lot of time in bio/healthcare and crypto/blockchain in 2018 and will continue the trend in 2019…. We spent a lot of time in bio/healthcare and crypto/blockchain in 2018 and will continue the trend in 2019….

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2018 Logo Design Trends: Your Guide to Navigate Hot Trends and Avoid Fads

crowdSPRING Blog

Here are 6 contemporary logo design trends that are hot in 2018 (plus 2 trends that you should avoid). Top Logo Design Trends and Styles in 2018. And, creative typography continues to grow in 2018. Simple, geometric line logos are popular and continue on an uptrend in 2018. Creative typography. Simplistic Letterplay.

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Is an online bingo site startup still a viable business option?

The Startup Magazine

billion in gambling yield from 2018 – 2019. And when we say ‘niche’ we’re not referring to things like iGaming verticals. So is it worth setting up an online bingo site as a gaming startup business, given the volatility of the market? Crowded Marketplace. The gambling industry generated £14.4

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Israel Generative AI predictions for 2024

VC Cafe

Not so long ago, we were all posting AI profile pictures on social media, but very quickly we’re now seeing an emergence of generative AI tools and LLM applications to assist almost every role in the organisation, across industries and verticals. billion in 2023, the lowest amount since 2018 and a 60% decrease from 2022.

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Money Out of Nowhere: How Internet Marketplaces Unlock Economic Wealth

abovethecrowd.com

In 2018, Taobao GMV (Gross Merchandise Value) was a staggering RMB2,689 billion, which equates to $428 billion in US dollars. In many cases, a deeper focus on a particular category or vertical allows these marketplaces to distinguish themselves from broader marketplaces like eBay. billion of GSV (gross services revenue) across 2.0

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Flying Car Prototype Receives FAA Airworthiness Certificate

ReadWriteStart

The vehicle produced by Alef Automotive and rightly given the name “Model A” combines the capabilities of vertical takeoff and landing with the ability to drive on highways and park in the same manner as a conventional car.