Disinformation-fighting startups get real cash, Rihanna shines in venture, managing burn rates - February 14, 2023

February 14, 2023 [It’s no lie: Startups fighting disinformation are raking in cash]( As with most societal problems that technology has a prime role in propagating, innovators believe tech will also play a major part in mitigating the spread of misinformation. It appears venture backers are on board as well. [Rihanna shines bright in her entrepreneur and VC roles]( [Rihanna]( is probably the first billionaire to entertain us with a Super Bowl performance. We take a look at the superstar’s investments. [Hey founders! Here’s how to manage burn rates]( How founders manage their startups burn rate is essential during times of economic uncertainty. [Marc Schröder]( of VC firm [MGV]( offers his tips for how to survive and thrive. [Transit startup Via rides $110M round to $3.5B valuation]( New York-based transit company [Via]( locked up a $110 million round at a $3.5 billion valuation to help cities and agencies better traverse the changing world of transportation. The raise marks the largest for a transportation startup so far this year. [Switzerland-based Taurus lands $65M Series B]( Geneva-based [Taurus]( which operates a platform to trade, invest and protect digital assets, has raised $65 million led by [Credit Suisse](. Taurus works with more than 25 financial institutions and corporate clients in eight countries and three continents. [Tech jobs: Dozens of artificial intelligence startups are hiring now]( In this week’s edition of Who’s Hiring In Tech, we look at open positions at funded startups that self-describe as AI companies in our [Crunchbase]( database. [How to use an account-based strategy to drive revenue growth]( In an uncertain economy, driving revenue simultaneously becomes mission critical and increasingly difficult to accomplish. Here’s how account-based strategies can simplify prioritization, provide a clearer path to ROI, and streamline the customer acquisition process. Crunchbase Pro: Searches and Lists Name Type Entries [ICOs Raising More Than $25M]( Funding Rounds 117 [Series D funding in the last year]( Funding Rounds 364 [Hard tech seed funds]( Identifiers 5 [More Featured Searches and Lists]( [Check out our Crunchbase solutions here]( – prospecting tools made for everyone Recent Investments [WisdomTree]( [$126M]( / [Post-IPO Debt]( WisdomTree is a global financial innovator that offers a diverse selection of exchange-traded products (ETPs), models, and solutions. Categories: Angel Investment • Asset Management • Blockchain • Finance • FinTech Founders: [Jonathan Steinberg]( [Blue Apron]( [$70M]( / [Post-IPO Equity]( Blue Apron is a grocery delivery service company that offers fresh, chef-designed recipes to customers. Categories: Delivery • E-Commerce • Food and Beverage • Grocery Founders: [Ilia Papas]( [Matt Salzberg]( [Matthew Wadiak]( [Provention Bio]( [$35M]( / [Post-IPO Equity]( Provention Bio is a clinical stage biopharmaceutical dedicated to sourcing, developing, and commercializing novel therapeutics. Categories: Biotechnology • Health Care • Pharmaceutical • Therapeutics Founders: [Ashleigh Palmer]( [Francisco Leon]( Investors: [Sanofi]( (Lead) More Fundings Company Amount / Round Lead Investor [Magenta Mobility]( $20M / [Debt Financing]( - [Magenta Mobility]( $20M / [Series B]( - [Migo]( $20M / [Series C]( [MNC Group]( [Garuda Aerospace]( $17M / [Series A]( [Sphiticap]( [Nanoflex Robotics]( $12M / [Series A]( [Ascend Capital Partners]( [C3 Protocol]( $6.0M / [Seed Round]( [Two Sigma Ventures]( [Spectrum Life]( 5.0M EUR / [Series A]( [Act Venture Capital]( [Spotify]( Unknown / [Post-IPO Equity]( [ValueAct Capital]( [All Recent Funding Activity]( Recent Acquisitions [Sonata Finance]( Pending acquisition by [Kotak Mahindra Bank]( for 5.4B INR #{Rails.configuration.daily.cb_url} Discover innovative companies and the people behind them. [Follow Us on Crunchbase]( [View Jobs on LinkedIn]( [Follow Us on Twitter]( [Like Us on Facebook]( 564 Market St, San Francisco, CA 94104 © 2023 Crunchbase Inc. All rights reserved. [Privacy Policy]( | [Terms of Service]( [Unsubscribe]( from Crunchbase Daily.