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Indian edtech giant Byju’s to expand to international markets

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Byju’s plans to expand to international markets in the second half of next month as the Indian edtech giant, valued at more than $13 billion, looks to accelerate its growth, TechCrunch has learned and confirmed. ’s platform is playing a crucial role in Byju’s international play.

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TechCrunch+ roundup: Find your valuation, international visas, hiring for growth

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As CEO and founder of virtual veterinarian care platform Dutch, Joe Spector initially intended to raise a $15 million Series A, but his pitch deck so skillfully blended visuals of lovable pets with market research and traction metrics, he ended up closing a $20 million round. Dear Sophie: What are the visa options for international founders?

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Startups making meat alternatives are gaining traction worldwide

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New partnerships with global chains like McDonald’s in Hong Kong, the launch of test kitchens in Israel and new financing rounds for startups in Sydney and Singapore point to abounding opportunities in international markets for meat alternatives.

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Volvo says it will only sell electric cars by 2030

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In our time with the car we found it to be an “impressive blend of Swedish ingenuity, crossover utility, and electric performance,” though shipments to the US are currently delayed while Volvo waits on a crucial software update. “We The SUV has a roughly 200 mile range and can charge its batteries to 80 percent capacity in 40 minutes.

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How mobile games can make a global difference (and still be profitable)

The Next Web

Modern Warfare” could support War Child International , or other groups that help children affected by war. Their expertise will help you find diabetes prevention tips that will blend in well with your existing gameplay. But what if you want to make a difference, but can’t think of a natural fit? Raising money to fight diabetes?

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Ford’s selling electric crate motors based on the one in the Mach-E

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The motor is just the first in a series of EV building blocks Ford says it plans to sell, like battery systems, motor controllers, and inverters, all of which would make it easier to retrofit internal combustion engine vehicles with all-electric drivetrains. It’s a gorgeous blend of old and new, and it’s too bad it’s a one-off.

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Orbiit raises seed funding to automate the interactions within an online community

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Bread and Butter Ventures Managing Partner Mary Grove added: “This age-old question of how to leverage technology at scale to drive meaningful connections across communities both internal to an organization and across the globe is a problem we’ve been actively seeking a solution to for a decade.