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After a record 2022, 8 investors explain why it’s ‘still just Day 1’ for Africa’s startup ecosystem

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It turns out that while later-stage investors, mostly international VC firms, grabbed headlines by writing immense checks, pre-seed and seed-stage investors were instrumental to the growth of the continent’s tech ecosystem. We have strong relationships with most of the continent’s leading incubators, accelerators and venture-building studios.

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New Zealand’s startup ecosystem poised to grow more ‘tall poppies’

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Now, investors see New Zealand as a country with a track record of building companies with global exits in SaaS, health tech and deep tech. That said, the signs are all pointing to technology being New Zealand’s next export industry, as long as everyone keeps pushing in the same direction.

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Brazil’s Black Silicon Valley could be an epicenter of innovation in Latin America

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Over the last five years, Brazil has witnessed a startup boom. The main startups hubs in the country have traditionally been São Paulo and Belo Horizonte, but now a new wave of cities are building their own thriving local startup ecosystems, including Recife with Porto Digital hub and Florianópolis with Acate.

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Dear Sophie: How can I get my startup off the ground and visit the US?

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Once my startup gets off the ground — and as COVID-19 gets under control — I’d like to visit the United States to test the market and meet with investors. Dear Noteworthy, Congratulations on founding your startup! startup ecosystem, and you can start now, even before you physically come to the United States.

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8 founders, leaders highlight fintech and deep tech as Bristol’s top sectors

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A global health crisis notwithstanding, London remained a favorite for investors. To get a better idea of the state of the tech ecosystem and the investor outlook for this city, we surveyed founders, leaders and executives involved in nurturing Bristol’s startup ecosystem. More great startups and VCs moving in.

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Dutch startup hub Utrecht emerges from Amsterdam’s shadow

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Area ecosystem wranglers such as StartupUtrecht, UtrechtInc, Holland Startup, Utrecht Community and others bring startups, scaleups, corporates, angels, VCs, local government, banks and universities together to build the local startup ecosystem. Stefan Braam , incubation lead, UtrechtInc. What is it weak in?

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Top Ann Arbor Tech Companies and Startups to Watch in 2022

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Ann Arbor continues to be one of the top growing tech ecosystems around the country with some of the best startups to watch. ArborMetrix is an Ann Arbor startup dedicated to improving health care outcomes using data models and health care analytics for improved research. Mid-sized top startups in Ann Arbor.

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