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        Spanish food tech startup V&auml;cka has collaborated with Ditaly Pizzerias to launch &quot;La Gazpacha,&quot; a new 100% vegan pizza. It contains two of V&auml;cka's popular vegan cheeses: M&ouml;zza, a fermented cheese produced from melon seeds, and Fra&iuml;s with Basil, made with almonds, cashews, and fresh basil.
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        The La Gazpacha is made from a two-day-fermented pizza dough and is glazed in a variety of seeds, including sunflower, golden flax, pumpkin seeds, and more, to provide a crunchy texture. It is topped with San Marzano D.O.P. tomato, pickled gherkin slices, nera di Gaeta olive, and semi-dried tomato, and&nbsp;is claimed to have a fresh and aromatic taste.
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 <p>Spanish food tech startup Väcka has partnered with Ditaly Pizzerias to introduce "La Gazpacha," a completely vegan pizza. The pizza features two of Väcka's distinctive vegan cheeses: Mözza, a fermented melon seed cheese, and Fraïs with Basil, a cheese made with almonds, cashews, and fresh basil.</p>
 <p>La Gazpacha is crafted from a dough that is fermented for two days and then coated with a range of seeds like sunflower, golden flax, pumpkin seeds, and others for a crisp texture. Toppings include San Marzano D.O.P. tomato, pickled gherkin slices, nera di Gaeta olive, and semi-dried tomato, delivering a fresh and aromatic flavor profile.</p>
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Väcka partners with Ditaly pizzerias to launch new vegan pizza

A new wave of meat, fish, and poultry alternatives are driving this hyper-growth industry into the mainstream.

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 <p>Matr Foods, a mycelium meat producer, has secured EUR 20 million in funding from the European Investment Bank (EIB), backed by the InvestEU scheme.</p>
 <p>The funds will be utilized to build Matr Foods' first large-scale factory, which is expected to open in 2026. The new factory aims to produce over 3,000 tonnes of clean-label meat substitutes each year, a significant increase from its current pilot plant capacity of 30-40 tonnes. Further investment in R&amp;D is also planned.</p>
 <p>The company produces food using a solid-state fermentation process with upcycled ingredients such as beetroots, potatoes, lupins, peas, and oats. Its products are reported to have a carbon footprint 94% lower than traditional beef, producing only 1.6 kg of CO2e per kg. This is in line with the EU's Green Deal target of achieving net zero emissions by 2050.</p>
 
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Matr Foods raises EUR 20 million in debt funding to build mycelium meat factory

Using online platforms, autonomy, electric and fuel-cell tech solutions to shape the future of trucking.

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 <p>IoT-based fleet management solutions provider, Platform Science, has unveiled its plans to acquire Trimble's global transportation telematics business units for an undisclosed sum. Trimble is a technology firm that provides positioning, modeling, and data analytics solutions. The acquisition is part of Platform Science's strategy to strengthen its fleet management platform, known as "Virtual Vehicle."</p>
 <p>Post-acquisition, the firm plans to give its customers access to Trimble's range of transportation solutions via this same platform. Moreover, it also intends to offer Trimble's global transportation telematics customers access to the Virtual Vehicle platform.</p>
 <p>Once the transaction concludes, Trimble will obtain a 32.5% stake in Platform Science and get one seat on the latter's board.</p>
 
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Platform Science to acquire Trimble's global transportation telematics business units

Modern tools to train and motivate staff, and bridge emerging skill gaps.

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 <p>Digital Adoption Solutions provider, Whatfix, originating from India, achieved a funding input of USD 100 million in a Series E (primary + secondary) investment round. The investment was headed by Sweet Nectar Investments, a Warburg Pincus entity, and SoftBank, leading to a company worth ranging from USD 820 million to USD 830 million.</p>
 <p>The firm intends to use the capital raised primarily for business enlargement and development. It has been three years since the company’s last capital raise.</p>
 <p>In the deal, there were 13,201 Series E compulsory convertible preference shares issued. As a consequence of the allocation, SoftBank’s stake in the company grew to 15.51%, while Warburg Pincus' Sweet Nectar Investments ended up with an 8.94% interest.</p>
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Whatfix raises USD 100 million in Series E funding to expand business

A decentralized version of the web powered by the blockchain

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 <p>The blockchain-based game developer, Sky Mavis, has introduced its cross-game onboarding solution called Ronin Waypoint. This platform allows players to access games on Ronin using a single account via email or social logins, eliminating the need for seed phrases or browser extensions. This is achieved through the implementation of multi-party computation (MPC) technology which securely produces keyless wallets in the background.</p>
 <p>Ronin Waypoint is designed to enable users to trade, swap, and mint assets across partner games within the Ronin ecosystem. It's currently operational in Axie Classic and will be extended to Axie Origins and further games. Moreover, Ronin Waypoint provides cross-platform functionality and is compatible with Unity, Telegram, iOS, and Android platforms.</p>
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Sky Mavis launches cross-game onboarding solution

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 <p>Massive Bio has collaborated with Foundation Medicine to enhance cancer patient access to clinical trials. Massive Bio is an AI-platform provider for clinical trial matching while Foundation Medicine specialises in next-gen sequencing.</p>
 <p> Their collective goal is to combat the low enrollment rate in oncology clinical trials. They plan on utilizing Massive Bio's AI-driven patient-matching technology and Foundation Medicine's experience in genomic profiling. This collaboration aims to utilise shared data and AI analytics to augment the speed and accuracy of clinical trial matching, thereby potentially improving patient outcomes on a global level.</p>
 <p>Their shared vision extends to using their networks and proficiency across the healthcare sector. They plan to implement sophisticated AI methods and a robust digital health platform to improve clinical trial procedures and boost precision oncology.</p>
 
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Massive Bio and Foundation Medicine partner to improve cancer clinical trial enrollment

Exploring the limitless possibilities of AI

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 <p>OpenAI has launched a new AI model series named o1. This model is engineered with the capability to "think through" questions before formulating responses to user's queries.</p>
 <p>Reportedly, this model responds effectively to complex questions in the domains of science, coding, and math. Moreover, it possesses the ability to solve multi-step problems. Proposed applications of this technology include annotating cell sequencing data, which is useful for healthcare research. In addition, it can generate complex mathematical formulas for quantum optics and create and execute intricate workflows in coding.</p>
 <p>The first version of this o1 model can be previewed on the platform ChatGPT.</p>
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OpenAI releases new GenAI model series 'o1' for complex problem solving

Autonomous and connected technologies shaping the future of the auto industry

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 <p>Uber has revealed expansion plans for its robotaxi partnership with Waymo, Alphabet's self-driving technology unit, to include Austin, Texas and Atlanta, Georgia. The services were first launched in <a href="https://sp-edge.com/updates/23136"> Phoenix, Arizona </a> in October 2023.</p>
 <p>Uber will oversee a fleet of Waymo's fully self-driving Jaguar I-PACE electric vehicles in the new cities. Moreover, customers requesting rides through Uber services like UberX, Uber Green, Uber Comfort, or Uber Comfort Electric might possibly be paired with a robotaxi.</p>
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Uber partners with Waymo to offer robotaxi service in Austin and Atlanta

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 <p>Netherlands-based company Userguest has secured USD 2.2 million in seed funding. The round was spearheaded by AI Mada Ventures and was joined by CDG Invest, Saviu Ventures, UM6P Ventures, Kalys VC, Plug &amp; Play. Business angels Philippe Limes and Thane Kuhlman also participated.</p>
 <p>This funding will be used for market expansion, the introduction of new features and products. Additionally, development efforts will be put into creating a new product specifically designed to meet a pressing need within the hospitality industry.</p>
 <p>Operating in over 30 countries, Userguest generated more than USD 100 million in direct revenue for hotels in 2019. The company offers an automated tool designed to optimize conversions and revenue for hotels, contributing to enhanced hotel performance.</p>
 
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Userguest raises USD 2.2 million in seed funding to optimize hotel revenue

Technology providers that enhance satellite operations

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 <p>The US National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) has chosen 10 companies to compete for contracts worth up to USD 290 million over the next five years.</p>
 <p>The satellite program, "Luno A," intends to use commercial data analysis and satellite imagery services to gather information on worldwide economic and environmental activities and foreign military capabilities. This data is meant to aid US intelligence and defense operations.</p>
 <p><a href="https://sp-edge.com/companies/155704"> Airbus </a> , Booz Allen Hamilton, BlackSky, <a href="https://sp-edge.com/companies/1229718"> BlueHalo </a> , CACI International, Electromagnetic Systems Inc., <a href="https://sp-edge.com/companies/30899"> Maxar </a> Intelligence, NV5 Geospatial, Royce Geospatial Consultants, and <a href="https://sp-edge.com/companies/341972"> Ursa Space Systems </a> are the 10 companies competing under an indefinite delivery indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract.</p>
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NGA selects 10 companies for USD 290 million satellite contract

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 <p>Global yeast supplier, Angel Yeast, has launched a yeast protein solution named AngeoPro, developed to augment plant-based milk products. This solution is produced from brewer's yeast utilizing enzymatic hydrolysis and extraction, creating a microbial protein with an alleged protein content exceeding 80%.</p>
 <p>AngeoPro is designed to tackle nutritional shortfalls and sensory problems in plant-based milk. It purports to provide a full and balanced amino acid profile, camouflage undesirable flavors like the beany taste in soy milk or fatty notes in oat milk, and boost appealing cereal aromas.</p> 
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Väcka partners with Ditaly pizzerias to launch new vegan pizza

Matr Foods raises EUR 20 million in debt funding to build mycelium meat factory

Platform Science to acquire Trimble's global transportation telematics business units

Whatfix raises USD 100 million in Series E funding to expand business

Sky Mavis launches cross-game onboarding solution

Massive Bio and Foundation Medicine partner to improve cancer clinical trial enrollment

OpenAI releases new GenAI model series 'o1' for complex problem solving

Uber partners with Waymo to offer robotaxi service in Austin and Atlanta

Userguest raises USD 2.2 million in seed funding to optimize hotel revenue

NGA selects 10 companies for USD 290 million satellite contract

Angel Yeast launches yeast protein solution for enhancing plant-based milk products

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Väcka partners with Ditaly pizzerias to launch new vegan pizza

Matr Foods raises EUR 20 million in debt funding to build mycelium meat factory

Platform Science to acquire Trimble's global transportation telematics business units

Whatfix raises USD 100 million in Series E funding to expand business

Sky Mavis launches cross-game onboarding solution

Massive Bio and Foundation Medicine partner to improve cancer clinical trial enrollment

OpenAI releases new GenAI model series 'o1' for complex problem solving

Uber partners with Waymo to offer robotaxi service in Austin and Atlanta

Userguest raises USD 2.2 million in seed funding to optimize hotel revenue

NGA selects 10 companies for USD 290 million satellite contract

​​Angel Yeast launches yeast protein solution for enhancing plant-based milk products

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Väcka partners with Ditaly pizzerias to launch new vegan pizza

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Angel Yeast launches yeast protein solution for enhancing plant-based milk products