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Kenya’s Pariti raises $2.85M led by Harlem Capital to develop startup ecosystems in emerging markets

TechCrunch

Pariti , the Kenya-based community-led marketplace building the digital infrastructure for startup ecosystems in emerging markets, has raised $2.85 based Harlem Capital. We’re thrilled to be working with Harlem Capital,” co-founder and CEO Yacob Berhane said of Harlem’s participation. The round was led by U.S.-based

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Daily Crunch: AI content developer Jasper now valued at $1.5B following capital infusion

TechCrunch

Someone’s having a good day : Jasper, which calls itself an “AI content” developer, raised its first round of funding ever — and a big one at that, at $125 million, to give it a $1.5 Startups and VC. Venture capital funds focusing on niche sectors are “in,” according to Connie , and Will Ventures is here for it.

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Bain & Company Acquires Startup Development Studio Rainmaking APAC

AsiaTechDaily

Register Bain & Company, a prominent global management consulting firm, has revealed its plans to acquire the Asia-Pacific division of Rainmaking, a renowned venture-building and startup development studio. program, a SGD 20 million initiative introduced by the Singapore Economic Development Board.

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How to run a startup accelerator

Founders Coop

This post is an effort to unpack what’s required of a startup accelerator to truly serve the needs of high-performing founders. We have lots of opinions about how those groups can best use the tools available – technology, capital, ideas – to achieve their goals.

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Breaking Barriers: Japan’s Startups Embrace Cryptocurrency Capital

AsiaTechDaily

Register Japan has relaxed regulations to permit startups to raise investment funds through cryptocurrencies. With this, the Japanese government now allows startups the flexibility to secure capital using crypto assets in addition to conventional stocks. Japan’s Five-Year Development Strategy unveils KANSAI Startup Night Vol.

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How African startups raised venture capital in 2022

TechCrunch

Earlier this month, we reported that investors’ sentiments surrounding venture capital activity going into this were more reserved than upbeat. But before that, there was shared optimism that African startups would raise more VC funding last year than in 2021 when the continent, for the first time, passed the $4-5 billion threshold.

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Angel Capital Association’s Annual Summit is a Goldmine for Black Investors, Founders, and High Growth Startups Raising Capital

Angel Capital Association

The Angel Capital Association (ACA) Summit represents a beacon for black investors, founders, and high-growth startups. These interactions are crucial for developing best practices, sourcing investments, and understanding group operations.