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Ranked: Companies Acquiring the Most Startups This was originally posted on our Voronoi app. Download the app for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources. Six of the 10 largest startup acquirers globally are based in Silicon Valley. This visualization ranks companies by the number of […]
South African e-commerce logistics company Pargo has raised US$4 million in funding to support its expansion into Egypt, where it has launched with over 500 tech-enabled “Pargo Points”. Founded in 2015 in Cape Town by Lars Veul and Derk Hoekert, Pargo is a smart logistics company that offers e-commerce delivery solutions through its network of […]
Nigerian fintech startup Klasha has raised an additional US$2 million in funding to expand B2B cross-border payment rails into China. Founded in 2021 by Jess Anuna, Klasha has developed a platform and APIs that allows users to move money to and from emerging markets frictionlessly. It collects and sends over 120 currencies, saving merchants time […]
Legal tech startup Genie AI has secured a $17.8 million Series A from Google and Khosla Ventures. The startup’s CEO, Rafie Faruq, says its AI editing platform can “turn around a contract in minutes.” Check out the 13-slide pitch deck, shared exclusively with BI, that it used to secure the funding. Thanks for signing up! […]
Introduction The startup world is dynamic and competitive. To achieve success, it’s crucial for entrepreneurs to understand and utilize the right metrics to evaluate their business performance and potential. This article explores essential metrics and growth strategies that every startup should consider. Fundamental Evaluation Metrics 1. Month-over-Month Growth Rate (MoM) The Month-over-Month Growth Rate is […]
Weekly curated resources for designers — thinkers and makers. “However, when it comes to building a product, the way different roles approach decisions is shaped by their own experiences and thought processes. This is because our brains naturally rely on familiar information. When a CTO works on a product, their mental framework already includes a […]
Summary In this special episode of Startup Junkies, we’re recording live from Startup Crawl 2024 where we sat down with a variety of guest entrepreneurs and their innovative ventures. Louis Lee, CMO of Wonderful Platform, discussed its pioneering work in senior care technology. Wonderful Platform’s companion robot, Avadin, addresses elderly loneliness and depression through personalized […]
Ghanaian events startup Akwaaba App has launched a rewards programme designed to help businesses market promotions and special offers. Akwaaba App connects users to verified local businesses, events, rewards, and promotions, all in one place. The startup has a rapidly-growing user base, and has experienced growth in key cities like Accra and Kumasi. In response […]
For all that’s changed this year at DC Startup and Tech Week — including its name — one thing remaining the same in the annual event’s ninth edition is the conclusion: A high-intensity pitch competition where the region’s must-watch startups battle for prizes. On Friday, after five days packed with panels, keynotes, Q&As, demos and […]
… or do you think you’re already a master at gathering product insights from your users? Photo by Towfiqu barbhuiya on Unsplash Let’s cut to the chase. You’re confused why 1) customers aren’t signing up in droves to use your product, and 2) for those that do, they churn before very long. And you’re especially […]