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Expanding the Possibility of Play: Scopely’s Winning Strategy

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At the time of our initial investment, the company was already on its way with a network of more than 125 million players and hit titles, including “The Walking Dead: Road to Survival,” “Wheel of Fortune,” and “WWE Champions.” We look forward to Scopely’s next chapter inspiring the future of play under the Savvy Games Group umbrella.

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Singapore’s KNN3 wants to enable social discovery for decentralized apps

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When we get on a social network, the first thing that surfaces is normally suggestions for following. One of KNN3’s better-known customers is Mask Network, which enables users to send cryptocurrencies on Web 2.0 The Graph offers an API for developers to query blockchain data. In the U.S.,

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The 15 Best Strategies for Developing New Business in a Crowded Market

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The 15 Best Strategies for Developing New Business in a Crowded Market In the quest to uncover effective strategies for developing new businesses in a crowded market, we turned to fifteen Founders and CEOs for their tried-and-true tactics. By analyzing the feedback and sign-ups, you can gauge the demand for your product.

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New social investment platform Follow taps influencers to mirror their investment strategies

TechCrunch

The new social investment platform enables users to subscribe to a creator’s financial feed and set up an investment portfolio that mimics that particular person’s investment strategy. And, as Follow’s creator network grows, users can subscribe to additional creators to better diversify their portfolios.

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IoT satellite network startup Hiber secures €26M in funding round led by EU’s innovation agency

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European satellite and communications startup, Hiber BV has secured €26 million in EU and private investment to expand its IoT satellite network. Coen Janssen, chief strategy officer and co-founder of Hiber, commented: “The €26 million funding is fantastic validation for Hiber’s success and a major boost for the European ‘New Space’ sector.

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Brick closes $8.5M seed to enable open finance across Southeast Asia

TechCrunch

Inside Plaid’s plans to build a new, global finance network. Brick’s APIs include Brick Data, Brick Verification and Brick Payments, which can enable an end-to-end process for online loans, including verifying user identity, underwriting and making sure that funds are disbursed into the right bank account.

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Tech-led biofuel startup Koko Networks launches new consumer goods business in Kenya

TechCrunch

Koko Networks , a Kenya-based bio-fuel technology enterprise, has extended its business to cover other fast-moving consumer goods through a new tech platform that will capitalize on its established distribution networks in low-income neighborhoods. Image Credits: Koko Networks.