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Nigerian fintech Appzone raises $10M for expansion and proprietary technology

TechCrunch

But issues around pricing, flexibility to innovate and a lack of local tech support always come up. In 2011, the company launched its first core banking product targeting microfinance institutions. Typically , African financial institutions rely on using foreign technology solutions to solve their problems.

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The startup landscape has shifted dramatically: Accelerators must adapt or fade away

TechCrunch

Angel investments in 2022 equaled those from 2006 to 2011 combined. Moreover, rumors of deeply unethical behavior at accelerators are starting to surface frequently. The most notable example was allegations of fraud at Newchip , a popular virtual startup accelerator. long-term support at the earliest stages).

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Free money for your impact tech startup

David Teten VC

Fortunately, there are a wide range of organizations that specifically want to support you, not just the VC community. I’m now researching non-dilutive funding for Action Tank , a startup I’m gestating to “Make America Functional Again”. Google for Startups Accelerator. Bluhm/Helfand Social Innovation (BHSI) Fellowship.

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PetHub’s Clemens is Leading Innovation in the Pet Tech Industry

Jason Malki

She joined PetHub in June of 2011 as the modern pet ID tag startup was in its beginning stages. Earlier this year, we were one of six pet care companies selected to participate in the fifth cohort of the Leap Venture Studio , the first pet care-specific startup accelerator. the first networked database in the U.S.

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Free money for your impact tech startup

David Teten VC

Fortunately, there are a wide range of organizations that specifically want to support you, not just the VC community. I’m now researching non-dilutive funding for Action Tank , a startup I’m gestating to “Make America Functional Again”. Database of grants for a wide range of startup types. Google for Startups Accelerator.

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