💵 Money for micro influencers: Hummingbirds is a startup that connects local businesses with hyperlocal content creators. The company raised a fresh $5.4 million round of funding to help it expand into 20 new cities by 2025. Read more
🤳 Speaking of content creators: Estonian-based Modash is also focused on helping brands connect with micro influencers. The company recently raised a $12 million Series A and told TechCrunch it remains bullish on the creator economy. Read more
⚡ An electric partnership: Rivian chief software officer Wassym Bensaid confirmed on the Disrupt Stage that VW's new electric vehicle offshoot company, Scout, will be using Rivian's software and zonal architecture. Read more
🦾 AI BS: Battling AI-driven misinformation online is a growing problem for tech companies. During a panel on TechCrunch Disrupt's AI Stage on Wednesday, each panelist said that no matter how hard companies are trying to combat it, they aren't doing enough. Read more
🎙️ Equity live: The Equity crew dug into some large venture deals, including Sierra's $175 million round and Waymo's $5.6 billion round. Listen here
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