Highlights of the Week (Apr 23, 2021)

The two highlights of this week could very well be the spectacular performance of UiPath on its first day as a public company, signaling another success for software companies going public, and the perceived small and steady step towards racial justice in light of the Derek Chauvin verdict this week. Meanwhile, while vaccination rates have increased in many parts of the US, they have stalled in countries like India, where COVID cases are rising at exponential rates.

• In the startup space, biotech continues to be an investment magnet. Explore why VCs are banking on genome-editing technology and why they think it will be a game-changer. Dive deeper.
• Like genome-editing, female health care is a focus for investors as health care technology has been shifting its previously male-oriented research and development and catering to the growth around female tech. With women spending an estimated $500BN on female-related medical expenses, it’s a good business to bank on. Read more.
• UIpath’s big IPO has been a boon for this investment company. Not only is it cited as one of the most aggressive funders in 2021, participating in over 70 deals, but this firm also has a pretty good eye for the right kinds of deals. Find out more.
• It’s a known fact that eating meat is harmful for the environment, from the natural resources that are needed to raise animals to the greenhouse gases those animals emit. But as one of the easiest sources of protein for a balanced diet, the convenience is hard to deny. However, a move towards sustainable food is well underway, and these startups are tackling ways to eat greener. Learn more.