Sentences with phrase «number of startups seeking»

ShoCard is one of a small but growing number of startups seeking to use the blockchain as a means of improving identity management that includes online identity protocol OneName, which has raised $ 1.62 m in funding from investors including Union Square Ventures.

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Verold had won a number of competitions for startups, including the Toronto edition of the prestigious TIEQuest global business venture competition, and the $ 2 million Yaghi sought to close Verold's first round of funding was falling into place.

These theatrics, which go well beyond the usual angst at a new venture, have contributed to a growing perception that innovation has stalled and management is in turmoil at one of Silicon Valley's most promising startups, which some 20 million active users rely on each month for updates on everything from subway delays to election results — and which a growing number of companies, big and small, seek to use to market themselves and track customers.

Several sources said Urmson — a much - sought - after techie in a fast - moving space — was approached by a number of companies, such as self - driving startup Zoox, to join their companies, but decided he wanted to run his own show.

As it seeks to grow this business line, the firm has engaged with a number of events aimed at the startup community, such as sponsoring the Lisbon WebSummit, as well as hosting its own «Startupmania» event — a series of workshops with talks from successful entrepreneurs and investors.