Social media giant X, formerly known as Twitter, has announced the immediate closure of its office in Brazil. This decision comes amid an intensifying legal conflict with Brazil’s Supreme Court, specifically targeting Justice Alexandre de Moraes, according to Reuters. The platform, owned by Elon Musk, is embroiled in a dispute over alleged censorship orders that threaten both freedom of expression and the safety of its employees. Legal Battle and Alleged Censorship The closure of X’s Brazilian office follows a secret order issued by Justice de Moraes, demanding the removal of
Score, a dating app designed for singles with good to excellent credit scores, has officially shut down after six months in operation. Score’s Limited Run Black-owned financial literacy startup Neon Money Club launched Score last February as a 90-day pop-up to start a broader conversation about financial health and dating, However, unexpectedly high user interest led the founders to extend its service. During its brief existence, Score managed to attract approximately 18,000 users and was responsible for about 8,000 matches. Despite these numbers, the app’s creators, Luke Bailey and Jackie
Girls in Tech Inc., a global nonprofit focused on advancing women in technology, has closed due to insufficient funding. Founded in 2007 by Adriana Gascoigne, the organization aimed to bridge the gender gap in the tech industry, providing resources and opportunities for women and allies worldwide. Despite its significant presence, with 130,000 members in 50 cities and 38 countries, the organization has struggled financially over the past few years. Relocation and Financial Struggles In 2022, Girls in Tech moved its headquarters from San Francisco to Nashville, a strategic shift intended
Driving Forces, a deep tech and fintech venture capital fund, is closing down despite its healthy performance. Solo general partner Sidney Scott explained the decision on LinkedIn, citing increasing competition in a crowded investment space as contributing factors. The Rise and Shift in Deep Tech Investment Scott launched Driving Forces five years ago, using his experience at Amazon with robotic fulfillment systems and optimization technologies. His $5 million fund, driven by an interest in hard tech and a commitment to innovation, saw success in the company. The portfolio included investments
Mariam Jimoh, the founder of African and Caribbean goods and foods online delivery service Oja has announced the digital supermarket is shutting down. Oja – Digital Supermarket In 2020, British Nigerian Mariam Jimoh launched Oja, which means market in Yoruba, as the UK’s first ethnic digital supermarket focusing on African and Caribbean goods. After struggling to find the Nigerian food she grew up with in her local supermarket chain, Jimoh was motivated to leave her corporate career and work towards a solution. The result was Oja, which promised fast and
