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Kickstarter expands to creators in Poland, Greece, and Slovenia

The Verge

The company said today it’s now launching in Poland, Greece, and Slovenia, making Kickstarter available in 25 countries. The company says more than 250,000 people from these countries have backed projects since Kickstarter launched, suggesting local projects could appeal to an already established backer base.

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Richard Branson backs Lightyear as UK stock trading platform launches into Europe

TechCrunch

To power the expansion, which will see Lightyear land in 19 new markets, including the Baltics and much of Western Europe, London-based Lightyear has also raised $25 million in a Seres A round of funding led by U.S. On top of that, users can invest in what are known as exchange traded funds ( ETF s), which are essentially investment funds.

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Edge computing startup Macrometa gets $20M Series A led by Pelion Venture Partners

TechCrunch

The round was led by Pelion Venture Partners , with participation from returning investors DNX Ventures (the Japan and US-focused enterprise fund that led Macrometa’s seed round), Benhamou Global Ventures (BGV), Partech Partners, Fusion Fund, Sway Ventures and Shasta Ventures.

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Telemedico gets $6.6M to grow the reach of its digital health SaaS

TechCrunch

million) Series A round of funding. The Series A funding will be put toward international expansion — including eyeing potential growth opportunities in LatAm. They represent a B2C approach, with a strong local presence. Poland-based Telemedico has closed a €5.5 million (~$6.6 free at the point of use for patients).

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A16Z leads investment in Firemaps, a marketplace for home hardening against wildfires

TechCrunch

Meanwhile, Greece and other Mediterranean nations have been fighting fires for weeks to bring a number of massive blazes under control. These options can vary widely in cost, although some local and state governments have created reimbursement programs to allow homeowners to recoup at least some of the expenses of these improvements.

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NTEN Member Buzz Round-Up: April 30

NTEN

It allows Philadelphia-area residents to enter their address to get information about their local elected officials and their polling location. iMentor received funding from the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention to offer organizations grants to use iMentor resources. . Rock on open data and mapping!

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40+ Unforgettable Live Auction Items that Sell Well

Bloomerang

For example, if your town is known for gorgeous cherry blossom trees, offering paintings with these trees by a local artist can inspire bidding. For example, a local bike shop could donate a bike, helmet, and a voucher for a free tuneup. Choose intriguing warm-weather locations like Belize, Jamaica, Australia, or Greece.

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