indie Semiconductor, an Autotech solutions innovator listed on Nasdaq, has announced the completion of its acquisition of EXALOS AG, a privately held Swiss company that specializes in high-performance optical semiconductors. The deal, which was subject to the terms and conditions of a definitive agreement, was valued at approximately $45 million, paid in 6.6 million indie…
Kecia Steelman Becomes President and COO of Ulta Beauty
Ulta Beauty, the largest beauty retailer in the United States, has announced the promotion of Kecia Steelman to President and Chief Operating Officer, effective immediately. Ms. Steelman, who has been with the company since 2014, will oversee all aspects of the company’s operations, strategy, and growth initiatives. Ms. Steelman has been instrumental in leading Ulta…
Vopak sells Rotterdam Chemical Terminals to Infracapital for EUR 407 million
AMSTERDAM: Vopak, a global leader in liquid bulk storage, has agreed to sell its three Rotterdam chemical terminals to Infracapital, a European infrastructure fund manager. The deal is worth EUR 407 million, with EUR 19.5 million subject to certain conditions. Vopak expects to receive around EUR 368 million in cash after deducting costs and debts….
Writer raises $100 million in a Series B round led by ICONIQ Growth
Writer, a San Francisco-based company that develops a generative AI platform for enterprises, has raised $100 million in a Series B round led by ICONIQ Growth. The funding will help Writer expand its product offerings, customer base, and global presence. Writer’s platform enables enterprises to create high-quality content using its proprietary language models, knowledge graph,…
Levelpath raises $30 million in a Series A round led by Redpoint
Levelpath, a San Francisco-based startup that offers a SaaS platform for procurement and supply chain management, has secured $30 million in a Series A round led by Redpoint. The funding comes after a stealthy $14.5 million seed round, bringing the total raised by the company to $44.5 million. The company, founded by Stan Garber and…
Aurrigo wins grant for autonomous public transport project in Europe
LONDON, UK: Aurrigo International plc, a UK-based transport technology company, has received a €275,820 grant from the European Institute of Innovation and Technology to participate in the Living Lab for Autonomous Public Transport Project (LivingLAPT). The project will test Aurrigo’s Auto-Shuttle, a self-driving passenger vehicle, in Prague, Brno and Milton Keynes, starting from 19 September….
Argos Resources to sell its Falkland oil licence and wind up the company
LONDON, UK: Argos Resources Limited, an oil and gas exploration company, has announced that it will sell its PL001 Production Licence interests in the North Falkland Basin to JHI Associates Inc., a Canadian energy company, and wind up the company after receiving shareholder and government approval. The Disposal and the Cancellation of the company’s shares…
Bevz raises $3.1 million in a round led by Dynamism Capital and Golden Section Ventures
Bevz, a Los Angeles-based startup that provides a SaaS platform for convenience stores, announced today that it has raised $3.1 million in a funding round co-led by Dynamism Capital and Golden Section Ventures. The round also saw participation from several other investors, including Stage 2 Capital, Hustle Fund, Bridge Investments, Tiller Partners, Irish Angels, Operate…
Tim Hortons to launch UK franchise model
Tim Hortons, the Canadian coffee shop brand, is launching a new franchise model in the UK to expand its presence across the country. The brand, which has 75 outlets in the UK since 2017, said the new model will allow franchisees to open both drive-thru and high street restaurants. Tim Hortons is known for its…
Find the Best Gaming Controllers for Your PC: Our Top 8 Picks
If you are looking for a new way to enjoy gaming on your PC, you might want to consider getting one of the best PC gaming controllers. While mouse and keyboard are still the preferred choice for many shooters, some games are better suited for controllers. For example, the Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2…
ZTE launches internet CDN solution for B2B market
ZTE Corporation, a leading provider of CDN solutions, has announced its Internet Content Delivery Network (CDN) solution at the International Broadcasting Convention (IBC) in Amsterdam. The solution enables operators to offer Internet CDN services to content providers and service providers across various industries, beyond their own Pay-TV services. The solution leverages the operators’ advantages in…
Dell Inspiron 14: A Versatile and Affordable Laptop
The Dell Inspiron 14 is a laptop series that offers a range of models with different features and specifications to suit different needs and budgets. Whether you are looking for a convertible 2-in-1, a thin and light ultraportable, or a powerful gaming machine, there is an Inspiron 14 option for you. In this article, we…