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VertoFX picks up $10M for cross-border payments play in emerging markets

TechCrunch

VertoFX , a global B2B payments platform that allows small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to make payments to their suppliers, today announced that it has closed $10 million in Series A funding. The case is particularly problematic in emerging markets like Africa, where local currencies are less liquid than those in developed markets. .

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Venture capitalists eating our own dog food: Using technology and analytics to make better investments

David Teten VC

In liquid markets, most of the calories expended on technology and analytics are focused on trade selection, or “ origination ”. I use another live Google doc to maintain my database of companies I’m marketing to other VCs. 2) Market . 2) Market . When I was single, I registered for (a lot of) dating websites.

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VCs eating our own dog food: Using technology and analytics to make better investments

David Teten VC

In liquid markets, most of the calories expended on technology and analytics are focused on trade selection, or “ origination ”. I use another live Google doc to maintain my database of companies I’m marketing to other VCs. 2) Market . Many tools designed for B2B marketing in general are also relevant to investors.