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If there was one modest benefit to the COVID-19 debacle, it was that pet adoptions skyrocketed as millions of Millennials and Gen Zers discovered the joys of having some affectionate and uncomplaining home companionship as they worked remotely and spent most of their days cooped up at home.

Rental screening startup 100 today announced that it has acquired Cobblestone Labs Inc., a fraud detection and income verification platform built by former engineers from corporate card company Ramp Business Corp., in a deal that folds an artificial intelligence-native underwriting engine into 100’s rental screening platform.

Startup Battlefield applications are due tomorrow, so now's the time to put the finishing touches on your submission!

The Chinese startup StepFun is set to file for a Hong Kong initial public offering as soon as Monday, people familiar with the matter said.

Backed by Bill Gates and Amazon, clean aviation startup ZeroAvia promised a hydrogen-powered future. Now, a massive U.S. retreat and executive shakeup reveal why.

Labor is reportedly considering a startup CGT carve-out after weeks of backlash from founders, investors and venture capital groups.

Standout benefits: The microloans offered by Kiva come at a 0% interest rate, which is a big help to new businesses that want to save money. Kiva is a non-profit peer-to-peer lending platform, which is how they're able to offer 0% interest funding.

This is the paradox that haunts modern entrepreneurs. You played by the rulebook: it worked. But the system that crowned you now cages you.

Startup business loans are often offered to companies that have been in business for a short period and that haven’t reached an annual revenue of $300,000

If you’re trying to get your new business off the ground, startup business loans can help you access cash without qualifying for a traditional business loan. But choosing and qualifying for the right type of loan can be challenging,