TechCrunch

APRIL 12, 2021

Since its inception , the Google for Startups Accelerator alumnus claims to have led Africa’s fintech sector in some global firsts from the continent. First, the company says it created the world’s first decentralised payment processing network. Second, the first core banking and omnichannel software on the cloud.

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TechCrunch

JULY 25, 2021

Creative use of the country’s networked manufacturing and logistics hubs make mass production both cheap and easy. But Tang wasn’t satisfied and eventually sold ELEX Technology to a publicly listed company for about $400 million in 2014. In China, that distribution network was present across the digital and physical worlds.

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Sopoong was launched in 2008 by Jaewoong Lee , who co-founded South Korea’s largest internet portal operator Daum Communication, which merged with Kakao in 2014. Nine of the 16 portfolio companies are participating in Sopoong’s first accelerator program, which launched in June and runs for six months.

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Haystack

NOVEMBER 25, 2018

As a little tradition on this blog, I’ve singled out companies starting in 2013 with Stripe ; there was Snap back in 2014; Slack in 2015; took a break in 2016, as I wasn’t inspired to select one then; and last year, 2017, was Coinbase. Revenue acceleration is, too.

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HPA

JUNE 29, 2021

After record growth, ShipBob now operates a global logistics network with 24 fulfillment centers across five countries, including the United States, Canada, England, Ireland and Australia. That mission has not only remained, but has become even more important with the accelerated digital shifts happening across all industries today.

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TechCrunch

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

“Because the HotelPlus client-base currently uses on-premise software, this creates a unique integration opportunity with our cloud solutions…We are creating a massive win-win situation for the HotelPlus clients, in other words,” said Bauck, who co-founded HotelOnline with Endre Opal in 2014.

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 12, 2020

Chief executive officer and co-founder Francesca Chia founded GoGet in 2014. GoGet’s platform also has career-building features, including online trainings and networking tools, so workers can prepare for jobs that require different skill sets. Last-mile training and the future of work in an expanding gig economy.

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TechCrunch

JULY 26, 2021

Since he began angel investing in 2014, Soyombo has invested in 33 startups, including Stripe-owned Paystack , PiggyVest, and TeamApt. The idea was to invest $25,000 and take the startups through a three-month accelerator program culminating in a Demo Day. It’s funny how things have changed since then.”

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AsiaTechDaily

JULY 4, 2023

By leveraging the expertise and networks of the Tech Angel Syndicate, First Move plans to offer startups financial support and access to a network of experienced entrepreneurs and industry leaders. Neoh’s involvement with Prenetics dates back to 2014, when he became its initial angel investor.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Zeitview was founded in 2014 with the goal of bringing a new resource to businesses: the sky. After serving in the military, Burton did a short stint at Goldman Sachs and made the leap in 2014 to launch Zeitview. He claims to have personally flown the company’s first 100 or so drone missions.

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AsiaTechDaily

AUGUST 24, 2023

A recent survey by the Gyeonggi Business & Science Accelerator of 1,642 businesses in the valley revealed that content-focused companies constitute about 10%, with 161 firms in total. This sector has been on an upward trajectory since 2014. It encompasses a gamut of infrastructures pivotal to Industry 4.0,

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AsiaTechDaily

AUGUST 23, 2023

These annual gatherings not only exhibit the region’s FinTech prowess but also foster knowledge exchange, networking, and collaborative innovation. The networking avenues offered by the festival are unparalleled, providing an unparalleled platform for startups to connect with investors, corporate entities, and potential collaborators.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 2, 2021

Over the years, the angel network has based its infrastructure on syndicates — investment vehicles that allow investors, referred to as backers, to co-invest with prominent investors — known as leaders. Tijani is the co-founder and CEO of Co-Creation Hub (CcHub), a pan-African innovation hub with offices in Lagos and Nairobi.

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 16, 2020

Back in 2014, when I first covered Lydia , I called it the Venmo for France — they had only raised €600,000 back then. Transactions have doubled over the past year, which means that usage is accelerating. Mobile payment app Lydia raises $45 million round led by Tencent. It seems like Jhawar agrees with that take.

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TechCrunch

JULY 26, 2021

It was acquired by BBVA in 2014 for $117 million and shuttered earlier this year. Sila will use the new funding to increase headcount, target additional partners and expand product features, including its Ethereum MainNet stablecoin issuance and interoperability between FedWire and the Nacha Automated Clearing House network.

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 6, 2021

This forced retailers to accelerate their online strategies, finding new ways to capture shoppers’ attention without in-store samples. COVID-19 pandemic accelerated shift to e-commerce by 5 years, new report says. Virtual beauty try-on technology, like the ones developed by Perfect Corp.,

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TechCrunch

MAY 5, 2021

The accelerator has now invested in four logistics and digital freight focused startups, including Nigeria’s Kobo and SEND, ever since it successfully backed Flexport in 2014. The company plans to put the funding into strengthening its presence in Egypt, technology, recruitment and regional expansion before the end of the year.

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 14, 2021

DeFi network Stellar Enterprise Foundation participated, alongside new investors Kindred Ventures and the J. In 2014, Tala first launched its mobile application to offer credit and collateral-free loans to consumers in Kenya but has since expanded to the Philippines, Mexico and, more recently , India. Safra Group.

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 19, 2022

Some weren’t prepared to accept online orders and others didn’t have a delivery network. Co-founder and CTO Juan Manuel Cuello had the idea for Fudo back in 2014 after working as a developer at Restorando.com, an Open table-like company that was acquired by The Fork.

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Revolution

OCTOBER 29, 2019

When Revolution first started the Rise of the Rest Road Trip in 2014, our goal was simply to provide greater visibility for entrepreneurs?—?and This allows our network to share best practices and it also helps us as we look to further deploy capital in rising cities. and the individuals and organizations that support them?—?in

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

APRIL 17, 2019

When the time came, he recognized that Canada was a missing geography for Eventbrite, and positioned the company to capture that market and accelerate an acquisition. But when you take the time to surround yourself with the right people, you’ll always have the network behind you to build again. Find him on Twitter at @mannypadda.

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 3, 2021

The startup, which raised over $400 million according to Crunchbase data , makes networking ethernet switches optimized for the cloud. The company, which was founded in 2014, raised more than $143 million last year on a post-money valuation of $1.3 Marvell announced this morning it has reached an agreement to acquire Innovium for $1.1

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TechCrunch

APRIL 19, 2021

When Andela launched in 2014, it built hubs in Nigeria, Kenya, Rwanda and Uganda to source, vet and train engineers to be part of remote teams for international companies. Over 100,000 engineers have taken part in the company’s learning network and community, and, as of 2019, Andela had more than 1,500 engineers on its payroll.

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TechCrunch

JUNE 8, 2022

The report, which included analysis from McKinsey & Company, says its assertions are backed by an acceleration in strong market fundamentals and the impact of the pandemic. The report also pinpoints other metrics such as fixed and mobile broadband connections and mobile cellular network coverage.

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TechCrunch

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

After closing this Series E round, Andela has raised a total of $381 million since being founded in Lagos, Nigeria in 2014, according to Crunchbase data. To Johnson, working with SoftBank means more acceleration of what the company is doing now, especially as the world has become more comfortable with remote work.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

Hence the parallel goal of tackling a variety of gaps (territorial, gender, socio-economic, generational and so on) that might otherwise be exacerbated by a more single-minded rush to accelerate the size of the digital sector. We accelerate also that path — into innovative entrepreneurship system. “First is investment.

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TechCrunch

JUNE 30, 2021

billion and will fuel further expansion of its logistics networks in Africa and the United States. The company, which launched in 2014, is vertically integrated – meaning it designs and manufactures the unmanned drones, the logistics software, and the accompanying launch and landing system. The company said it is planning to deliver 2.4

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Impact Hub

APRIL 15, 2022

Looking to accelerate inclusiveness in Europe’s entrepreneurial and incubation environment , Impact Hub teamed up with partners to enhance Business Support Organisations’ skills, methods and approaches towards different under-represented groups.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Before founding Spotter, DeBevoise was an executive at Machinima, where he worked between 2006 and 2014, per LinkedIn. Machinima operated as a multi-channel network, meaning that creators would partner with the channel in exchange for the exposure of their network.

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 4, 2021

TMYTEK also recently took part in SparkLabs Taipei’s accelerator program. To get ready for its base station business, TMYTEK recently joined the O-RAN Alliance , founded by some of the world’s biggest telecoms to create more interoperable mobile networks, in a bid to encourage the development of new technology and faster deployment.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

Telehealth services specifically, and digital health more broadly , have racked up plenty of growth during the pandemic as demand for remote consultations (and other types of support) has accelerated sectoral uplift. “The top three competitors are Babylon Health , KRY and Pushdoctor.

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Smart Hustle Magazine

JUNE 4, 2021

Through this competition, you get the chance to network with possible investors, and also win between $1000 to $50,000 in funding for their business. Acceleration Grants. Acceleration Grants. The Girlboss Foundation was launched back in 2014 by an entrepreneur called Sophia Amoruso. Website: [link]. Website: [link].

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TechCrunch

JUNE 11, 2021

Toptal was co-founded by CEO Taso Du Val in 2010, and since then it has grown to become one of the world’s most popular on-demand talent networks. Founded in 2014 in Lagos, Andela’s original business model was based on building physical hubs to source, vet, train and house talent across the continent.

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Innovation 2 Enterprise

SEPTEMBER 26, 2021

Dirk Spiers, a visionary of exceptional grit and determination, founded SNT in 2014 in Oklahoma City. i2E’s Accelerate OK fund invested $500,000 in a Series A round of $2.0 Cox Mobility describes the deal as a foundational investment in Cox’s new global EV (electric vehicle) battery service network. SNT founder Dirk Spiers.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 21, 2023

The genesis of Wingtra came together in 2014 when Boosfeld, Basil Weibel, Elias Kleimann and Sebastian Verling started working on a thesis paper while studying at ETH Zurich’s Autonomous Systems Lab. While still working on their thesis, the four registered Wingtra as a company to develop and commercialize the tech.

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Startup Catalyst

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

Of those who had a QUT supported place: Alex Ghiculescu (2014) founded Tanda, a workforce success company that continues to go from strength to strength with over 120 staff across the globe. The youngest one we sent was Mitchell Johnson, the past president of Code Network. Where are they now? We’ve definitely got some success stories.

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Jason Malki

JANUARY 6, 2023

the first networked database in the U.S. Lorien has been honored by Pet Age Magazine as one of the pet industry’s Women of Influence, and she was also named the Pet Industry Network’s 2014 Pet Industry Woman of the Year. We launched the first networked database and QR-coded pet ID tags in the United States in 2010.

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