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Tag: Start-ups
‘La French Tech’ Arrives Under Macron, but Proves No Panacea
The president has brought innovation, jobs and growth. Still, resentments fester on the eve of the presidential election.
The Future Farmers of France Are Tech Savvy, and Want Weekends Off
An unconventional school wants to attract a new crowd to French agriculture, and help farms earn a profit.
How Investors Are Betting on Foie Gras Grown From Cells in a Lab
Gourmey, a start-up based in Paris, received an additional $10 million in seed funding this week. The company hopes to find a market in the United States amid growing concerns about animal cruelty.
For China’s Business Elites, Staying Out of Politics Is No Longer an Option
The fallout from Beijing’s crackdown on the ride-hailing app Didi has ensnared even those who made it a point to not mix business with politics.
Clubhouse, a Tiny Audio Chat App, Breaks Through
The 11-month-old app has exploded in popularity, even as it grapples with harassment, misinformation and privacy issues.
Clubhouse, a Tiny Audio Chat App, Breaks Through
The 11-month-old app has exploded in popularity, even as it grapples with harassment, misinformation and privacy issues.
Drug Giants Create Fund to Bolster Struggling Antibiotic Start-Ups
New medicines are desperately needed to treat a growing number of drug-resistant infections, but many companies developing the drugs are short on cash and investments.
The Economy Is Reeling. The Tech Giants Spy Opportunity.
Many companies are retreating. But Amazon, Apple, Facebook, Google and Microsoft are placing bets to get even bigger.
SoftBank’s Troubles Deepen With Warning of $16.7 Billion Writedown
The Japanese conglomerate, which bet big on tech start-ups with its $100 billion Vision Fund, also expects its first annual loss in 15 years.