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Text messages as a marketing tool can still be relevant – here’s how
In an age where digital communication has virtually pushed the spoken word into second place, the good old SMS (short messaging service) or text messages may be understandably getting the short shrift. But the obits on SMS’ impending death should wait. For, a new marketing study says SMS is still…
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Novastar Ventures becomes $200M African VC fund after $108M raise
African startups have another $100 million in VC to pitch for after Novastar Ventures’ latest raise. The Nairobi and Lagos based investment group announced it has closed $108 million in new commitments to launch its Africa Fund II, which brings Novastar’s total capital to $200 million. With the additional resources,…
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Cheaper Samsung Galaxy Fold rumored to announced in July
Rumor has it a cheaper Samsung Galaxy Fold is on its way to consumers, and the latest leaks reveal Samsung may announce it in July to release before the Samsung Galaxy Fold 2. The details come courtesy of noted leaker Max Weinbach, who had supplied the initial rumor of a…
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Workvivo, a platform for employee culture, raises a $16M Series A from Tiger Global
Workvivo, an employee communications platform founded only three years ago, has raised $16 million in a Series A funding, in a round led by Tiger Global which is best know for large growth-oriented rounds. Also participating is Frontline Ventures and Enterprise Ireland, previous investors. The Series A round follows on…
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Singapore-based data protection startup Dathena raises $12 million Series A
Dathena, a Singapore-based company that provides AI-based data protection and privacy solutions, announced it has raised a $12 million Series A. Part of the funding will be used to expand Dathena’s co-sell partnership with Microsoft in the United States, which is targeted to Azure Cloud and Microsoft 365 customers who…
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Evo Online event stretches across July with four open tournaments
The coronavirus pandemic forced organizers of the annual Evo fighting game event to cancel their 2020 event, but now they’ve announced details of an online version. According to a video they posted, the event will include five weekends of fighting ga… Source
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