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The Poseidon robot, developed by Shinkei Systems, demonstrating humane fish harvesting techniques on a commercial fishing boat, backed by Founders Fund.

Founder Spotlight

Founders Fund Invests in Shinkei Systems' Humane Fish Harvesting Tech

A robot named Poseidon, developed by Shinkei Systems, is now automating the humane killing of fish directly on commercial fishing boats, a technology backed by Founders Fund.

Marco Giuliani· Jun 21· 3 min read

Startup Battlefield Alumni Companies Show Mixed Results Post-Competition

Of the hundreds of promising startups showcased at TechCrunch's prestigious Startup Battlefield, a staggering 79% fail to secure a Series A funding round after their initial seed capital, according to

Marco Giuliani· Jun 2· 2 min

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