New Fairphone, Napster bought by European startup, and we talk to CEO of Coursera and Sherry Coutu of Digital Boost
This week, we talk about some of the biggest stories in European tech from the past week, including the deals and rumours involving The Hut Group, Auto 1, and Delivery Hero, as well as the new device from Fairphone and the brand value of Napster. Also check out an interview with Jeff Maggioncalda, CEO of Coursera and Sherry Coutu, serial entrepreneur and the head of Digital Boost.
Here are the notes and links for this week’s episode:
📱 Fairphone’s new flagship, the 3+, costs just €70 as a modular upgrade
💸 SoftBank-backed car website Auto1 is said to invite IPO pitches
🛒 Delivery Hero buys InstaShop, valued at $360 million, to expand through the Middle East
📂 UK immersive music startup MelodyVR buys Napster for $70 million in a reverse takeover
💀 Big Revolution — The brand that refused to die
🎙️ An interview with Jeff Maggioncalda, CEO of Coursera, and Sherry Coutu, serial entrepreneur and the head of Digital Boost
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