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Korean micromobility startup Swing grabs $24M for growth, expands to Japan 

TechCrunch

Swing , a South Korean electric scooter and micromobility startup, announced today it has raised $24 million in a Series B round to spur its growth and expansion to Japan. . Industry sources told TechCrunch that consolidation started in the e-scooter industry last year. Expansion to Japan.

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TechCrunch+ roundup: Zero-day exploits, breaking into Japan, algorithmic VC investing

TechCrunch

In this case, Barnabas Birmacher, CEO of Platform as a Service company Bitrise, shared the lessons he learned as his team attempted to enter Japan. Instead of relying solely on strategic partners, his team visited Japan before ramping up to host events and engage directly with early adopters.

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The most innovative companies in applied AI for 2025

Fast Company Tech

Organizations across many industries believe their employees are more productive and efficient with AI tools such as chatbots and coding assistants at their side. Other standout AI apps focuse on specific industries. Numerous AI startups found traction offering such solutions during 2024. and the accompanying app, in September 2024.

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Sumutasu secures $10M to digitize Japan’s real estate market

TechCrunch

In Japan, where the real estate market is fragmented, homeowners have faced uncertain selling prices riddled with brokerage fees and an average selling period of between four and eight months, Ito said. When purchasing an existing house in Japan, brokerage fees usually amount to about 3% of the property price, Ito added. . and the U.K.,

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Tractable raises $60M at a $1B valuation to make damage appraisals using AI

TechCrunch

As the insurance industry adjusts to life in the 21st century (heh), an AI startup that has built computer vision tools to enable remote damage appraisals is announcing a significant round of growth funding. as well as a large swathe of insurers in Japan, specifically Tokio Marine Nichido, Mitsui Sumitomo, Aioi Nissay Dowa and Sompo.

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Japanese sneaker platform SODA raises $56.4M, accquires rival Monokabu

TechCrunch

Launched in 2018, SODA runs SNKRDUNK , one of Japan’s largest sneaker reselling platforms with about 2.5 SODA said that the deal means its share of Japan’s sneaker resale industry is now 80%, making it the market leader by far. million monthly users. Along with its new funding, SODA announced it has acquired rival Monokabu.

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Robotaxi rivals Pony and WeRide join Chinese ride-hailing service OnTime’s $153M round

TechCrunch

This is an interesting day when we see two of China’s major robotaxi foes come together, offering a clue to how the industry is evolving in the country. For Pony, piggy-backing off a major carmaker can potentially bring a steady stream of business and push for the adoption of its tech.

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