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VanMoof reflects the Dutch entrepreneurial spirit. (Photo: VanMoof)

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VanMoof’s rise and fall chronicles Amsterdam’s startup landscape

Post Date 02/07/2024

The rise and subsequent bankruptcy of VanMoof, once hailed as the Tesla of electric bikes, has captured headlines in the business world, shining a spotlight [more…]

Jan. 29, 2024 - Amazon announced it would not proceed with its planned acquisition of vacuum-maker iRobot, citing "no path to regulatory approval for the deal" in a joint release with iRobot. (Photo: Justin Sullivan | Getty Images)

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Amazon and iRobot terminate acquisition deal due to regulatory uncertainty in the Europe

Post Date 01/29/2024

In a joint announcement on Monday, Amazon and iRobot revealed that they have decided to terminate their planned acquisition agreement. The decision comes as a [more…]

The European Union's competition watchdog is aiming to thwart Amazon's proposed $1.7 billion purchase of iRobot, the company behind the Roomba vacuum cleaner. (Photo: iRobot)

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iRobot faces setback as EU antitrust watchdog intends to block Amazon’s acquisition

Post Date 01/19/2024

Shares of iRobot took a nosedive, dropping over 33% in extended trading on Thursday, following reports that the European Union’s antitrust watchdog is gearing up [more…]