London-based STEM device maker Kano has confirmed it’s cutting a number of jobs which it claims is part of a restructuring effort to shift focus to “educational computing”. The job cuts — from 65 to 50 staff — were reported earlier by The Telegraph. Kano founder Alex Stein confirmed in a call with TechCrunch that … Continue reading Kid-focused STEM device startup Kano sees layoffs as it puts Disney e-device on ice
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Three of Apple and Google’s former star chip designers launch NUVIA with $53M in series A funding
Silicon is apparently the new gold these days, or so VCs hope. What was once a no-go zone for venture investors, who feared the long development lead times and high technical risk required for new entrants in the semiconductor field, has now turned into one of the hottest investment areas for enterprise and data VCs. … Continue reading Three of Apple and Google’s former star chip designers launch NUVIA with $53M in series A funding
London edtech startup pi-top sees layoffs after major contract loss
London-based edtech startup pi-top has cut a number of staff, TechCrunch has learned. According to our sources, the company has reduced its headcount in recent weeks, with staff being told cuts are a result of restructuring as it seeks to implement a new strategy. One source told us pi-top recently lost out on a large … Continue reading London edtech startup pi-top sees layoffs after major contract loss
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