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Yahoo
30-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Tailor, a ‘headless' ERP startup, raises $22M Series A
Tailor, a San Francisco- and Tokyo-based enterprise resource planning (ERP) platform, has raised $22 million in a Series A funding round. Investors include ANRI, JIC Venture Growth Investments (JIC VGI), New Enterprise Associates (NEA), Spiral Capital and Y Combinator. ERP systems typically come with a single interface that includes all the necessary functions, but this can be inflexible and restrict customization options. In contrast, a 'headless' ERP system separates the front end (user interface) from the back end (ERP core), co-founder and CEO of Tailor, Yo Shibata, told TechCrunch. The backend manages key functions of the ERP system, like inventory management and accounting, allowing for independent selection or development of the front end. This setup lets Tailor's system, Omakase, allow AI agents to securely access its ERP system via API to automate tasks such as summarizing customer histories or triggering workflows, he added. The industry has many competitors, including giant legacy companies such as SAP and Oracle, as well as vertical SaaS tools like Crater and Stitch. Shibata believes Tailor's position as a 'headless,' highly customizable option will give it a competitive advantage. 'As coding becomes increasingly commoditized and AI agents handle more of the operational load – already around 50% and growing toward 90% — businesses want systems that can be composed, not hardcoded,' Shibata said. 'We believe the future of ERP is modular, programmable, and built for a world where humans and machines collaborate seamlessly.' Tailor's product, available in the U.S. and Japan, originally targeted retail and e-commerce customers as these industries face specific challenges arising from dynamic supply chains, market expansion, and uncertain geopolitical factors, co-founder and CEO of Tailor, Yo Shibata, told TechCrunch. Omakase automates workflows and manages businesses' operations like inventory, fulfillment, finance, purchasing, and omnichannel management. But the company is now receiving a high volume of inquiries from other sectors like B2B and expanding its services to non-e-commerce or retail companies as well, Shibata said. 'B2B operations are far more complex than B2C businesses, as they involve not only selling inventories but also managing future orders, advanced orders, and more,' Shibata said. '[They] might want to personalize some of their product lineups, which will then add more complexity to the operational side.' Shibata, a former McKinsey consultant and serial entrepreneur, and Misato Takahashi, CTO of Tailor, founded Tailor in 2021. The startup has grown to approximately 50 employees in Japan, the U.S., and several other countries as of today, up from just 10 in 2022. As for its long-term plan, the CEO said, 'Rather than offering a rigid, all-in-one suite, we provide a modular, API-first platform that companies can assemble and adapt to fit their exact needs, similar to how Shopify supports both prebuilt storefronts and headless commerce. Some customers use it out of the box as a full-stack ERP, while others treat it as a backend and build tools or interfaces on top. Our goal isn't to force a one-size-fits-all model- it's to give teams the flexibility to scale and customize ERP around their own workflows and tools.' The 4-year-old startup plans to allocate the proceeds across three key priorities: U.S. expansion, product development and Japan operations. 'We're accelerating U.S. expansion by building a dedicated go-to-market team and deepening our presence among mid-sized and enterprise customers,' Shibata told TechCrunch. 'Second, we're investing heavily in product development – particularly in extending our ERP modules and AI capabilities. Third, we'll continue scaling our Japan operations, where we already have strong market traction, by expanding our delivery and customer success teams to support growth.' Sign in to access your portfolio
Business Wire
09-06-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Innospera Pharma Appoints Dr. Glenn Crater as Chief Medical Officer to Support Advancement of ING-006 Toward the Clinic
MONTREAL--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Innospera Pharma Inc. ('Innospera'), a private, near-clinical-stage biotechnology company advancing differentiated small molecule modulators of GPR84 and GPR40 to treat inflammatory and metabolic diseases, today announced the appointment of Dr. Glenn Crater, MD, FCCP as Chief Medical Officer (CMO). Glenn will start immediately as a fractional CMO, with the commitment to joining full time as the Company's lead compound reaches the clinic. A board-certified pulmonologist, Dr. Crater has played pivotal roles in advancing respiratory drug candidates, with particular expertise in Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF) — the initial target indication for Innospera's lead compound, ING-006 Share Dr. Crater brings to Innospera over 25 years of clinical, regulatory, and leadership experience in pulmonary medicine and drug development. A board-certified pulmonologist, Dr. Crater has played pivotal roles in advancing respiratory drug candidates, with particular expertise in Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF) — the initial target indication for Innospera's lead compound, ING-006, which is poised to enter clinical development in the near future. 'We are thrilled to welcome Glenn to Innospera at this critical moment in our growth,' said François Ravenelle, PhD, Chief Executive Officer of Innospera. 'Having worked closely with Glenn at Inversago Pharma, I've witnessed first-hand his commitment to scientific rigor, clinical excellence, and patient impact. His deep understanding of IPF and drug development will be invaluable as we initiate clinical studies for ING-006 and build a pipeline of novel GPR84/GPR40 modulators.' Prior to joining Innospera, Dr. Crater served as Chief Medical Officer at multiple biotechnology companies and held senior medical leadership positions across both private and public firms, contributing to successful regulatory submissions and clinical programs in respiratory and fibrotic diseases. 'I'm excited to reunite with François and the team at Innospera,' said Dr. Crater. 'ING-006 represents a promising new approach to modulating inflammation and fibrosis via GPCR lipid signaling. I look forward to advancing this program in the clinic and working to deliver transformative therapies for patients living with IPF and related diseases.' About Innospera Pharma Innospera is a Montreal-based biotechnology company developing first-in-class GPR84 and GPR40 modulators to restore homeostasis in diseases driven by metabolic and inflammatory dysfunction. The company's lead compound, ING-006, is a synthetic lipid designed to address Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF) by resolving inflammation and reducing fibrogenesis. Innospera is backed by a strong syndicate of investors including Investissement Québec, Seido Capital, and Anges Québec. For more information, visit
Yahoo
07-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Donald Trump's Wild Golf Brag Amid Tariffs Panic Sparks Outrage Online
Critics took a swing at Donald Trump this weekend for hitting the golf course amid economic uncertainty caused by his imminent tariffs on countries worldwide. While fears of a global recession mounted and stock markets slid, Trump spent the weekend at the Trump National Golf Club in Jupiter, Florida, participating in the Senior Club Championship. Speaking aboard Air Force One on Sunday, Trump boasted about his performance on the links. Asked by a reporter how the tournament had gone, he said: 'Very good, because I won.' 'It's good to win. You heard I won? Did you hear I won? Just to back it up there ― I won. I like to win,' he added. Trump: "I have a very low handicap." — Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) April 6, 2025 When asked about his golf handicap, Trump responded, 'Very low. I have a very low handicap.' Then, he said: 'OK, let's go,' and moved on to other questions from the press. Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) told NBC's 'Meet the Press' that Trump on the golf course 'may end up being the most enduring image of the Trump presidency ― the president out on a golf cart while people's retirement is in flames.' 'It will be the Trump Recession,' Schiff predicted, should the economy take a terrible tumble. 'He will completely own it.' Schiff: "That may end up being the most enduring image of the Trump presidency: The president out on a golf cart while peoples' retirement is in flames." — Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) April 6, 2025 Critics on social media were unimpressed by Trump's boasts and with the timing of his golfing, which also came at the expense of attending a ceremony honoring the return of the bodies of four U.S. soldiers who died in a training exercise in Lithuania last week. As of the end of March, Trump's golf trips during his second term have already cost taxpayers more than $26 million. Trump's first term golf games cost taxpayers just over $151 million. The stock market is lower than Trump's handicap right now. — Cryptid Politics 🇺🇸🐊 (@CryptidPolitics) April 6, 2025 Let them eat cake. — Ana Navarro-Cárdenas (@ananavarro) April 5, 2025 Wow, he was asked how the golf tournament went and followed up with how won, loves to win 6 times. 'I won, I like to win, I won, did you hear I won? …' — Kimberly 🇺🇸 🦅 🏕️ (@KimberlySuth) April 6, 2025 HE'S TALKING ABOUT HIS F*CKING GOLF GAME AS AMERICANS ARE LOSING EVERYTHING — MeidasTouch (@MeidasTouch) April 6, 2025 Our President crashed the economy at the end of the week and is spending the weekend golfing and putting our North Korea-style updates about it. — Sarah Longwell (@SarahLongwell25) April 5, 2025 Great news, everybody!!!!! — Jake Tapper 🦅 (@jaketapper) April 5, 2025 Donald Trump is a narcissist and a sociopath, part eleventeen million. — Shannon Watts (@shannonrwatts) April 7, 2025 Just astonishingly tone deaf. Crater the world economy then spend the weekend golfing against Washington General-like competitors. Seems fairly clear he's not interested in running for any office again. — Chuck Todd (@chucktodd) April 5, 2025 The entire economy is crashing and this dude thinks he's on the PGA tour — I Smoked The Tariffs But I Didnt Smoke The Economy (@BlackKnight10k) April 7, 2025 Playing golf as the world economy burns. — Steve Brusatte (@SteveBrusatte) April 7, 2025 We are all so very proud of Dear Leader. — Bryan S. Myrick (@BryanMyrick) April 5, 2025 Nero gently lowers his fiddle in respect. — Colby Hall (@colbyhall) April 5, 2025 Crash the economy, defy a judges order to return a man from a foreign prison infamous for torture, hit the links — Dan Pfeiffer (@danpfeiffer) April 5, 2025 Trump Loses It Over Reporter's Straightforward Tariffs Question: 'So Stupid' Billionaire Trump Backer Warns America Of 'Self-Induced Economic Nuclear Winter' Critics Call Utter B.S. On Kellyanne Conway's Rebrand Of Trump's Tariffs
Campaign ME
03-03-2025
- Automotive
- Campaign ME
Ford champions strength and adventure in latest F-150 campaign
Ford Middle East partnered with creative agency VML and global production house Crater to bring the newest variation of its F-150 campaign to life. Building Make Way for the Beast' platform, first launched in 2021, the 'Here Comes the Beast' campaign focuses on the brand's ongoing narrative of strength and resilience. To bring this vision to life, global production company Crater collaborated with VML Agency and Ford Middle East on a high-impact content series that highlights the truck's capabilities. Directed by Sovereigns, the production aimed to create a dynamic, visually arresting campaign that resonated with Ford's regional audience. The project demanded an ambitious multi-location shoot, capturing a range of extreme environments to showcase the versatility of the Ford F-150. From rocky desert landscapes to urban streets, every setting was chosen to reinforce the truck's power, endurance, and ability to tackle any challenge. 'Finding physically demanding locations were key for us to ensure the outstanding all-terrain capability of the F-150 was loyally represented on screen,' says Sovereigns Director, James Hulbert. 'I knew from the outset this was about getting the F-150 to walk-the-walk whilst also capturing our shots in such a way to immerse the audience in the sheer thrill of driving.' Cinematography played a crucial role in translating this energy to screen. 'James and I agreed from the outset that we wanted to shoot it with some grit,' adds DOP Toby Plummer. 'We kept exposure on the lower end and shot largely handheld to translate the energy and adrenaline to screen.' The campaign video draws a parallel between human endurance and machine capability – showcasing the F-150 as a vehicle engineered for strength and resilience. Whether powering through an intense gym session or navigating rugged landscapes, the visuals reinforce the idea that the truck is built to keep up with an active, demanding lifestyle. Through high-impact cinematography and dynamic storytelling, the production captures the raw energy and durability that define both the driver and the machine. Beyond aesthetics, cultural relevance was a priority. The production incorporated the landscapes of the Arabian Desert alongside regional motifs such as traditional attire and a falcon, ensuring the campaign resonated with Middle Eastern audiences. Product features were subtly integrated, maintaining focus on the overall narrative rather than overt branding. The commercial aims to generate an immersive experience that embodies the spirit of the F-150, bringing both the vehicle and its capabilities to life. Credits: Brand Ford Middle East Agency Creative Director Senior Producer Account Manager VML Emad Salman Sally Mourad Dima Kobrosli Creative Studio & Production House Crater Exec Producer Camille Laborde Director James Hulbert DOP Toby Plummer 1st AD Vanessa Mghames / Ali Al Saaby Producer Adonis Bdaywi Production Manager Alwiya Kahtan Production Assistant Karim Salem Production Assistant Nana Saqr Gaffer Walid Hamia Grip Robert Babikian Wardrobe Stylist Lauren Neve Hair & Makeup Stylist Eman Salah Photographer Sami Sasso Photographer Assistant Anna Shtraus Precision Driver Ben Menzies Gear & Camera Crew Koko Films Drone Team Choppershoot Location Team At Your Service Production Location (For Horse Film Only) Stables Art Department The Prop Shack VFX Juice
