AsiaTechDaily

JULY 18, 2023

Hydroleap , driven by its vision of promoting water sustainability worldwide, will lead its next growth phase in the Asia Pacific (APAC) region. Hydroleap was founded in 2016 by Mohammad Sherafatmand, a Ph.D. graduate in Environmental Engineering from the National University of Singapore. With its recent Series A funding of US$4.4

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 24, 2023

The Japan-headquartered company, which builds drone software, hardware and uncrewed aircraft traffic management software, said the new capital brings its total raised to $97 million since its inception in 2016. It declined to comment on its post-money valuation.

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AsiaTechDaily

OCTOBER 11, 2023

First Cheque@Jungle is designed as a bespoke program targeting operators and innovators at the idea stage and those seeking support in their pre-seed and seed stages. This approach aims to provide early-stage companies with valuable operating insights and support for critical aspects such as product-market fit and team building.

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 17, 2021

We profiled the company at the beginning of its journey in 2016 and then again in 2017 when it raised $2 million. By sourcing produce online through Full Harvest and selecting fruit for our products that would otherwise have gone to waste, we are answering the growing consumer demand for more sustainable food options.”.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

DECEMBER 21, 2018

Since 2016, the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Agenda has been a driving force in addressing 17 sustainable development goals, tackling challenging issues ranging from energy to climate change to hunger. But it’s not only EO members who find innovative ways of driving social change.

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Though some businesses may never be truly sustainable, a venture firm in Seoul argues that emerging climate-tech startups will help big manufacturers do better overall. I spoke with Sopoong chief executive Max Sang-Yeop Han , a serial entrepreneur who joined Sopoong in 2016 and acquired the firm in 2019, to learn about the VC’s plans.

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Jason Malki

AUGUST 3, 2023

To support the startup community, he mentors young entrepreneurs in deep tech and automotive and has helped two web3 companies grow from inception to 200m+ market caps. My journey into start-up ecosystems commenced with scouting bleeding edge technologies in the automotive industry back in 2016/2017.

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Smart Hustle Magazine

MAY 25, 2022

Would you believe that according to the 2016 American Express OPEN Small Business Monitor , only 51% of business owners pay themselves a salary? On the contrary, when we undercharge or underpay ourselves it leads to burnout, resentment, and general unhappiness (and we know that is never sustainable for the long term).

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AsiaTechDaily

AUGUST 23, 2023

The funding injection will support CompAsia’s ambition to expand its presence in Asia. Since its inception in 2016, CompAsia has evolved into a comprehensive solution that enables customers to trade in or acquire electronic devices and offers financing options. The exact amount of funding remains undisclosed.

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TechCrunch

JULY 21, 2021

The company works primarily with small fisheries (or ones that have boats with about one to two metric tonnes of capacity) and focuses on sustainability, helping suppliers adhere to the United Nations Goal 14’s targets. billion in annual export earnings and supports more than 7 million jobs. Series B round. The sector creates about $4.1

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TechCrunch

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

While countless companies are developing alternative and more sustainable ways for humans to get their protein fixes such as through lab-grown meat , others are tackling the underlying problem from a different angle by exploring new ways of fostering the traditional meat and fish populace through insect protein. Growth industry.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 21, 2022

Launched in 2016, the startup works with a network of agents, who recruit farmers and retailers to its platform. SoftBank Investment investment director, AdvisersAlexia Yannopoulos, said, “in the face of sustained macroeconomic and geopolitical volatility, feeding the world is one of the most important challenges facing society.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

APRIL 29, 2018

A successful entrepreneur, businessman and EO Bahrain member, Suhail Algosaibi had long thought about how he could use his position and his company—FALAK Consulting—to make real, radical and sustainable change in his corner of the world. Contributing to Sustainable Development. Obviously, EO had an impact on me as well,” he says.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

The app was founded based on Flashfood CEO Josh Domingues’s personal experience in 2016. Founded in March 2016, Flashfood has numerous grocery partners across Canada and the United States, including Giant, Loblaw, Giant Eagle, Tops, Family Fare, Stop & Shop, Tops, Price Rite Marketplace and more.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

Egyptian proptech startup Nawy , which began life in 2016 as an AI-driven property, listing has grown to offer brokerage services, supporting the closing of property deals. The mortgage industry in Egypt is dominated by banks, most of which prefer to support buyers of new property over those seeking pre-owned ones.

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

Earlier this month, a Twitter user noticed Disha FAQs on Flutterwave’s support documents, suggesting that the unicorn company might have acquired the creator platform. With Flutterwave, we now have a way to drive both value for creators and revenue to sustain the business. Why did Flutterwave make this acquisition?

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TechCrunch

MAY 28, 2021

The startup has ramped up hiring to help support that growth. MotoRefi has raised $60 million since its inception in 2016. Bennett believes the company is now in self-sustaining position. MotoRefi’s platform is available in 46 states and Washington, DC, with plans to be live in all 50 states by the end of the year.

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 26, 2020

Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Shanghai, VSPN was one of the early pioneers in esports tournament organization and content creation out of Asia. VSPN has a long-term vision and is dedicated to the sustainable development of the global esports ecosystem.”. Dino Ying, VSPN CEO. Image via VSPN.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MAY 18, 2018

Yet, since late 2016, he has also worn the hat of chairman of the Maharashtra State Khadi and Village Industries Board (MSKIB) , a position that lets him serve as an agent and driver of social and economic change for rural communities throughout his home state in India. Form a strong network of support.

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AsiaTechDaily

JUNE 2, 2022

A rich content ecosystem will support the site, including GIFT’s internationally recognized curriculum, publications, and firsthand insights from field initiatives in major development areas like agribusiness, healthcare, finance, and water.

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Ecosystem Builder Hub

JULY 1, 2020

I knew that I should come to a position that help to increase the sustainability and evolution of the ecosystem. I do research on entrepreneurial ecosystems to further understand their composition and provide findings that may help build resilient and sustainable ecosystems. This is some contribution but not enough. Theodoraki, C.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

Wallapop has confirmed that the funding is coming at a valuation of €690 million ($840 million) — a significant jump on the $570 million valuations sources close to the company gave us in 2016. By 2016, Wallapop was merging with a rival, LetGo , as part of a bigger strategy to crack the U.S. market (with more capital in tow).

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

JULY 28, 2021

Fish Gods, located in Erie, PA , is an environmental company that engages outdoor enthusiasts to clean up and protect the sustainability of watersheds. Launched in the summer of 2016 as a subscription cloud-based teacher platform, it offers easy to use curriculum, materials, and training. www.emergeedu.com. www.teamology.team.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 7, 2023

Founded in 2016, Roami sprung from King-Geovanis’s belief that travelers should not be forced to choose between two flawed options: cramped and expensive hotel rooms or inconsistent and unpredictable vacation rentals. The company used to be called Sextant Stays, and focuses on short-term rentals with apartment-style units.

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Impact Hub

JANUARY 23, 2020

As one of the first spaces to open in North America by joining the Impact Hub network in 2009, Impact Hub San Francisco has had significant impact in their community including housing and supporting the Social Capital Markets Conference (SOCAP) in its early years.

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Impact Hub

APRIL 22, 2022

Female leadership and entrepreneurial potential remain – no doubts – an untapped source of economic growth that should be further encouraged and supported. Fostering Innovation to Support Female Entrepreneurs. Despite policy efforts to reduce these differences, recent studies show that the progress has not been sufficient.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

TechCrunch first covered Funding Societies when it raised its Series A in 2016. In a prepared statement, SoftBank Investment Advisers managing partner Greg Moon said, “SMEs across Southeast Asia have historically struggled to access institutional finance and instead been forced to mainly rely on personal funding to support growth.

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TechCrunch

JULY 27, 2022

Some compared this to the 2016 left-pad incident that briefly broke a large part of the internet after the project’s developer deleted his widely-used code in protest. Squires had earlier expressed frustration at Fortune 500 companies using his open source code for free without offering financial support or sponsoring their upkeep.

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 22, 2022

More funding for sustainability reporting: Sweden’s Worldfavor , an early mover platform focused on building digital infrastructure to support supply chain transparency and cater to organizations’ ESG (environmental, social, governance) reporting needs, has bagged €10.2 million in Series A funding to step on the growth gas.

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Jason Malki

JUNE 6, 2022

After building a few other startup and successfully selling another to GoPrio in 2016, he and his partner Alex Waddell found Birdzeye; an agency supporting Woman-Owned, Black-Owned, Minority-Owned, & Earth-Friendly brands EQUAL access to North American retail & eCommerce. A perfect exit and perfect brand marriage.

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Impact Hub

APRIL 11, 2019

Impact Hub and UNDP launch the third edition of Accelerate2030 , an international scaling program for high-impact entrepreneurs tackling the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Overall, the supported enterprises scaled to numerous new markets, increased their number of beneficiaries by more than 100% and increased employment by 41%.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

NOVEMBER 14, 2019

Innovators Hernann Zabala Naoumov, 2018 YLAI Fellow, and Antonio Mendoza, 2016 YLAI Fellow, co-founded EnerGea , a social enterprise aimed at increasing energy efficiency and reducing pollution and energy consumption through sustainable technology. From there, they founded EnerGea.

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TechCrunch

MAY 3, 2022

A former editor-in-chief at The Next Web, Bryant has “run a newsletter in some form since 2016,” he said. “For something like this that is providing business value, there’s a lot to be said for a paid subscription model … and it provides a sustainable way of running the newsletter.”

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Impact Hub

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Briana Thompson , Spiked Spin & Wellness Co : Briana launched Spiked Spin & Wellness Co in 2016 to diversify the state of health and wellness by creating classes and resources for Black women and allies to feel seen and supported. To enable inclusive and sustainable innovation – at scale. . IG: @hood_health.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

Francis Wedin, Managing Director of Vulcan, said in a statement that “DuPont’s diverse set of products, which can be manufactured at scale, are likely to be well-suited to sustainably extract the lithium from the brine.” There’s a slew of companies trying to prove Chamberlain right. Finally there’s J.B.

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Impact Hub

SEPTEMBER 26, 2019

Accelerate2030, is an international programme that supports high-impact ventures tackling the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Since 2016, the Accelerate2030 programme has been implemented across 24 countries, covering 16 developing countries in this year’s edition. notes Artak Melkonyan, UNDP. About Accelerate2030.

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StartupNation

MARCH 10, 2021

Community organizations like Shine & Rise provide support and mentorship to women who work at tech companies, and coworking spaces like Cahoots offer dedicated tech entrepreneurial spaces for the community. Gambyt is a debt-free and fully profitable company that’s been sustainably growing since its founding in 2016.

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