The Sacramento Kings announced a tech startup contest for local entrepreneurs. Supported by local investment firm Velocity Venture Capital, finalists will get an opportunity to pitch their ideas to judges and a chance to win a cash prize and consultation sessions with the Kings executives.
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Liverpool FC CEO Ian Ayre to Step Down May 2017, Despite Owners' Persuasion to Stay
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Indiegogo launched a year-long initiative to help give more support to female-led campaigns. Inspired by women entrepreneurs, the crowdfunding platform plans to host events and consultations for female-led campaigns, supported by other organizations.
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On Sunday’s Oscars night, the Girls Scout got free ads from host Chris Rock, allowing them to sell cookies to audiences. Many celebrities showed their support as the on-screen tally revealed that the troop had raised more than $65,000 during the effort.
Apple is sponsoring one of fashion’s biggest and most prestigious event, the Met Gala. This year’s exhibition will feature works that highlight the dynamics of human craftsmanship and technology in creating high-end fashion. Apple will also be involved in the exhibition’s music department using its Apple Music.
One of China’s biggest venture capital firm, Qiming, secured its fifth US dollar venture capital fund in total of $648 million. The fund will help expand the firm’s investments in Chinese top startups in various sectors such as internet, consumer, technology, healthcare, as well as cleantech.
The German sportswear and apparel giant ends sponsorship with the International Association of Athletics Federation (IAAF). Adidas decided to terminate the contract because of continuous doping scandal and corruption.
The Queen's University Capital Club focuses on fueling the Canadian students entrepreneurial ecosystem. This year, they determined to foster more student startups with this competition where selected applicants can meet venture capitalists and accelerators that could help them develop their startups. All Canadian students are welcome to apply via the club's website.
Microsoft Corp. CEO Satya Nadella announced that the company launched an initiative that would help university and nonprofits researchers for the next three years, by donating $1 billion worth of Microsoft Cloud Services.
Apple Music app will be available in Google Play Store beginning November 10. The application offers £9.99 for individuals and £14.99 for a family of up to six people after the three-month trial period.
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General Electric Co (GE.N) on Monday pledged to invest $2 billion in Africa by 2018 to boost infrastructure, worker skills and access to energy, an announcement timed to coincide with a U.S. summit meeting of nearly 50 African leaders.
