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South African startup Qwili gets $1.2M to scale its app and low-cost NFC-enabled smartphone

TechCrunch

In a statement shared with TechCrunch, Qwili said it would use the investment for app development, new hires (improvement in operations and development capabilities) and hardware production. The company’s hardware is a low-cost NFC-enabled smartphone called Qwili Pula that allows merchants to send and receive payments.

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Atome Financial and HSBC Singapore Collaborate Again to Expand in the Philippine Market

AsiaTechDaily

The collaboration not only facilitates the company’s expansion endeavors but also leverages the global network, regional footprint, and banking expertise of HSBC Singapore to amplify Atome’s reach and impact in the Philippine market.

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GEN New Zealand releases manifesto to encourage greater entrepreneurship

NZ Entrepreneur

Watch the video interview now A network of more than 140 entrepreneurial businesses and organisations warns New Zealand is in danger of being left behind due to a lack of resources and insufficient policies to progress entrepreneurship. They collaborated to produce the manifesto, reflecting the views of network members.

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Entrepreneurial Networks are Driving Global Change, According to Impact Hub Network’s 2019 Global Impact Report

Impact Hub

Ahead of this year’s Global Climate Strike (20-27 September) and the Global Goals Week (21-30 September), the Impact Hub network is launching its 2019 Global Impact Report. The report marks Impact Hub network’s role as an industry thought leader in the impact sector, utilizing a local community-based, yet globally connected model.

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Getir is now worth nearly $12 billion after raising another $768 million

TechCrunch

Behind the scenes, Getir has built dense networks of micro-fulfillment centers in dozens of urban areas. The company has managed to attract 40 million app downloads across nine countries. Unlike traditional grocery delivery services, Getir lets your order groceries without having to pick a delivery slot.

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11 Benefits of Blockchain Technology for Small Businesses

StartupNation

Moreover, blockchain cloud storage is up to 10 times faster than normal cloud storage thanks to the distributed and decentralized P2P network that connects users. The result is maximized uptime and download speeds for small businesses. This feature enables improved efficiency and speed for businesses. David Bitton, Doorloop.

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Indonesian social commerce app KitaBeli gets $10M led by Go Ventures

TechCrunch

Its new funding will be used to expand KitaBeli’s operations in Java, growing its logistics network and developing its mobile app. ” While it doesn’t have a reseller network, KitaBeli works with delivery partners for last-mile deliveries, presenting the gig as an opportunity to earn extra money. .”