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TechCrunch+ roundup: Construction tech survey, founder-CEO friction, diversify your cap table

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The technological advances we’ve made over the last few thousand years are stunning, but the construction industry still relies on centuries-old technology. Even so, investors are backing startups bringing robotics, data management, automation and augmented reality into the construction process. Heinrich Gröller, partner, Speedinvest.

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Diamond Age picks up $50M to lay the foundation for the future of houses built by robots

TechCrunch

The side-effect of adding a slice of robotics to the mix is that homes that used to take nine months to build can now be instantiated into existence in a month or so. Diamond Age will use the funding to continue scaling its robotics platform and execute on its first commercial contract to build homes. housing market.

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Getting Your Head in the Game for Fund Raising

Both Sides of the Table

It’s why raising a round of capital often feels like a hollow victory because it almost feels like a temporary reprieve from the Grim Reaper and in a way every new round just sets the bar higher to clear for the next round of financing or the hope of reaching profitability. One very effective way is to use your broader team.

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China’s game engine Cocos raises $50M, goes beyond games

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Investors include CCB Trust, a subsidiary of China Construction Bank, GGV Capital and real-time communication solution provider Agora, a long-time partner of Cocos. These revenue streams have been able to sustain Cocos, but the company is ready to accelerate growth, which is why it sought outside financing. The mini game renaissance.

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How VC Fundraising Favors White Men

This is going to be BIG.

Clearly he assumed that he was using some kind of username, and that it was a gang reference of some sort--like, "Young Blood" as in the bloods and the crips or something to that affect. On the investor side, I think investors need to be a little extra thoughtful and constructive when giving feedback to diverse founders.

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26 Ways to Improve Office Productivity

Entrepreneurs' Organization

Encourage, praise and criticize constructively. Are you working with a large group of extroverts, or do have a mix of sensitive and tough-skinned employees? Use technologies like Zoom and Skype regularly. Sit teams members close to one another. Consider relaxing the dress code enough so every employee can dress optimally.

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Super raises $50M to cover home repairs and maintenance via a subscription model

TechCrunch

The startup plans to use the funding to expand into new markets, to hire more people and to continue adding more maintenance/repair services and partnerships into its wider home-warranty-by-subscription proposition. The funding it’s announcing today will be used in part to enhance how those monthly plans work.