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Latin America is a vibrant and emerging tech hub for startups. The end of 2017, Latin America’s GDP rose by 2%, setting a good start to the New Year. Deals in tech companies there saw a new all-time high with a value of US$1.35 billion. With this in mind, it’s little surprise that venture capital […]
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The Argentinian economy is struggling to get out of the deep whole it’s in and it could take some time before the country gets back on its feet. This dismal state has paved the way for citizens to put on their entrepreneurial hat. The bright spot in Argentina is that the number of startups is […]
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In 2015-2016, I was living in South East Asia and while I was there I started writing about the top startups in South East Asia in my blog. Since, I am currently living in Colombia. I wanted to know what the Medellin, Colombia startup ecosystem is like. So this past weekend I was on AngelList […]
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One of the major hurdles for mass adoption of cryptocurrencies has been governments and financial institutions concern regarding money laundering and terrorism funding. Investors are unable to access traditional banking as virtual currencies struggle to comply with regulations, especially the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorist Financing (AML/CTF) regulations. (AMLT by Confirm) These regulations are vital to […]
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Cryptocurrency market cap crossed 200 billion USD, which is more than market value of US based Citibank Reuters reported. This new record value was reached, as pioneer of cryptocurrency Bitcoin hit a record high of $7,500 USD. Although cryptocurrency has been around since 2009, 2017 is the year that ignited the cryptocurrency market. The sector […]
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Africa Internet Group (AIG) is connecting multiple services into one cohesive enterprise. Starting in 2012, the company began offering food ordering and online shopping in four African countries. Just 3 years later and the company now controls the e-commerce sector in 23 counties. Not only contented with online shopping and food orders, the company has […]
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Hong Kong’s Swapit App a Hyper-local Marketplace Solution – CEO Interview I first met Patrick Kosiol, CEO of Swapit, at Echelon Singapore 2015 in June. I found his concept interesting and decided to add him to my startup list to follow. Since then, I get regular updates on Swapit’s progress through the newsletter. Swapit is […]
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Mobile app penetration in Southeast Asia is growing fast and companies are rushing to gain a foot hold in the lucrative app market. One company based out of Portugal, has silently catapulted itself to be a contender in the android marketplace. Aptoide is an app marketplace for app makers allowing its members to develop their […]
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Since the introduction of smartphones in Southeast Asia, the mobile market has rapidly expanded and taken on a new form. In Thailand, with limited access to internet connectivity and lack of infrastructure, more people find it more convenient to use a smartphone as the first go to device. While ecommerce is still in its infancy, […]
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The city-sized country of Hong Kong occupies a unique financial position. With roughly 7.2 million inhabitants of varying nationalities, it is a “Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China,” yet retains a certain autonomy and a quasi-freedom to self-govern. Due to its uncommon status, this emerging market offers enticing opportunities for foreign investment […]
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