TechCrunch

SEPTEMBER 10, 2022

Africa is the world’s third fastest-growing crypto market, with crypto adoption increasing by more than 1,200% over the last two years. That number has grown to more than 70,000, noted Iselema, adding that both products, Bitmama exchange and Changera, have seen massive uptake with minimal marketing.

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CIO

MARCH 14, 2025

Thats an eternity in tech terms ; by the time a deal is signed, market conditions may have changed, new competitors emerged, or the solution itself evolved. Because IT procurement shouldnt slow innovation it should accelerate it. Thats why tech leaders need solutions now, not months from now.

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CIO

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Migration to the cloud, data valorization, and development of e-commerce are areas where rubber sole manufacturer Vibram has transformed its business as it opens up to new markets. We’re an IT company that’s very integrated into the business in terms of applications, and we put innovation at the center.

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 9, 2021

Resolve , which specializes in “buy now, pay later” capabilities for B2B transactions, announced today that it has raised $25 million in equity funding. Since launching as a spinout from Affirm in 2019, Resolve says it has seen “overwhelming” demand for its B2B buy now, pay later (BNPL) billing offering for business purchases. .

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CIO

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Once synonymous with a simple plastic credit card to a company at the forefront of digital payments, we’ve consistently pushed the boundaries of innovation while respecting tradition and our relationships with our merchants, banks, and customers. Back then, Mastercard had around 3,500 employees and a $4 billion market cap.

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 23, 2021

CADDi, a Tokyo-based B2B ordering and supply platform in the manufacturing and procurement industry, helps both procurement (demand side) and manufacturing facilities (supply side) by aggregating and rebalancing supply and demand via its automated calculation system for manufacturing costs and databases of fabrication facilities across Japan.

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CIO

JANUARY 9, 2025

By ensuring consistent, high-quality product data, we enable businesses to unlock AIs full potential to drive growth, innovation, and exceptional customer experiences. From chatbots handling customer queries to algorithmic pricing strategies and automated inventory management, retailers are finding innovative ways to leverage AI capabilities.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 7, 2022

Fashion e-commerce startup, The Folklore Group , has today announced a shift from direct-to-consumer to B2B wholesale against the backdrop of a $1.7 The startup’s new wholesale business dubbed The Folklore Connect , will link luxury fashion brands in emerging markets to bulk retailers in North America, and later, in Europe.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

The CDO’s mandate extends beyond mere technology implementation; it encompasses the development of comprehensive digital strategies and the cultivation of a culture that embraces continuous innovation. This includes fostering a culture that values innovation and agility. Prioritizing customer experience is crucial.

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TechCrunch

JUNE 2, 2021

The funding round is led by global banks HSBC and ING, with participation from Sony Innovation Fund by IGV*, SBI Investment, OCS, Global Brain and DG Daiwa Ventures along with existing investors DN Capital, Dawn Capital, IQ Capital and Amex Ventures. with a goal of launching in 10 more countries by the end of 2019. Making sense of Klarna.

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Perficient

JANUARY 14, 2025

While it may seem a bit of a cliche, 2025 has several innovations taking hold that should prove exciting for anyone willing to grab the opportunity. The way businesses buy and sell is changing faster than ever, and B2B companies are at a tipping point. Its that time of year when everyone comes out with their trends to watch for 2025.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Novi is a B2B marketplace for sustainable, innovative ingredients and packaging, helping its thousands of customers bring products to market with more sustainable materials. I experienced firsthand all the difficulties in actually bringing a truly sustainable product to market.”

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TechCrunch

MARCH 29, 2023

million led by Greylock) rounds to date, which Morales says is being put toward customer acquisition, go-to-market and R&D efforts. “We aim to have pricing move at the pace of product innovation.” Orb, which helps B2B companies price their products, raises $19.1M Orb today revealed that it’s raised $19.1

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 18, 2021

The new funding will be used for product innovation and building sales and go-to-market teams. When we saw that momentum, the market size was large and the opportunity was now getting bigger and bigger, we started scaling up the business.”. The Series A was proving traction in the U.S. leadership team,” he added.

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TechCrunch

JULY 26, 2022

B2B payment volume is five times the size of business-to-consumer retail payments, yet much of those payments are not being done online. Balance raises $25M in a Ribbit Capital-led Series A to grow its ‘consumer-like B2B checkout platform’ “The momentum in the business is being felt in real time,” CEO Geron told TechCrunch.

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TechCrunch

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

When you are the founder of a young startup, it is always very hard to gauge the right amount of effort to dedicate to marketing. Australian growth marketing agency Ammo , in contrast, wants to make sure that its clients aren’t overinvesting nor underinvesting. Botch it and you risk looking unprofessional. Cam Sinclair.

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CIO

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Augmenting employees, not replacing them Whether its through cutting costs, innovating new products and services or improving the customer experience, building a competitive advantage is at the core of most technology deployments, and AI is no different. This year we saw online education giant Chegg lose 99% of its market value, or $14.5

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 5, 2021

They saw a direct-to-consumer market that was becoming huge thanks to technology and innovation, but a wholesale sector that wasn’t seeing the same kind of growth. The market was lagging — there is only 7% of e-commerce penetration, and in the wholesale sector, it is 1% or lower. trillion, or $445.6 billion, Ballardie said.

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TechCrunch

JUNE 22, 2022

The models of these B2B companies mirror their retail e-commerce counterparts such as Wasoko and TradeDepot, as they use tech-enabled solutions to digitize medicine distribution to underserved pharmacies, drug shops, clinics, and hospitals. Companies like Wasoko and other companies in B2B e commerce involved in FMCG are raising larger sums.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

For example, we are combining regulatory expertise with a state-of-the-art B2B customer experience including merchant ads, benchmarking and business intelligence and many other future features.”. Having the firm as an investor, “brings a huge and unique experience from more mature markets such as Canada and U.S.

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 6, 2020

B2B marketplaces will be the next billion-dollar e-commerce startups. Marketplaces created for B2B activity are surging in popularity. The COVID-19 pandemic is helping startups that innovate in areas like payments, financing, insurance and compliance. Details here. trillion by 2024.

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CIO

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Here are five specific areas to focus on regarding innovation and thought leadership. Innovation is critical despite economic cycles or company performance Especially in difficult times, the board may look for additional ways to improve profit margins and generally tighten the belt.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 5, 2021

The data and research organisation uses factors like performance, capital, market reach, connectedness, talent, and knowledge to produce its rankings. Startup ecosystems from emerging markets excluding China and India didn’t make the organisations’ top 40 list last year.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 18, 2021

The B2B payments space has been on fire for a while, and the COVID-19 pandemic has only fueled mass adoption of digitizing finances. In regions like Latin America, the need for innovation in the sector is even more paramount than in the United States with so many people still relying on outdated processes.

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TechCrunch

JULY 5, 2021

So why did the company raise given that it’s already in a strong position to replicate the same model in other European markets? and Germany in particular — they are Europe’s two biggest markets for home improvement and gardening. ManoMano sells products to hobbyists and also targets the B2B market with ManoManoPro.

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CIO

JANUARY 8, 2025

One such hub is made up of a team of digital natives who can build products and innovate at high speed, and at low cost, for global corporate functions and markets all over the world. In Asia Pacific, we have fragmented markets and we create value there with our digital tech activities. This very a big topic for us.

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 12, 2022

It’s a typical salary structure in markets such as the U.S. but rarely used in markets like Nigeria. “In In Africa, the innovation that allows people to access credit from their jobs doesn’t happen. Africa’s payroll and HR management market has witnessed the emergence of newer companies such as YC-backed Workpay and Bento.

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Startups digitizing B2B e-commerce and retail in Africa continue to grab the headlines after the pandemic paved the way for widespread offline retail and commerce disruption. However , just as any B2B e-commerce platform offering BNPL services, TradeDepot does not provide these merchants with cash advances. A TradeDepot warehouse.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

Vin Lingathoti is a partner at Cambridge Innovation Capital , where he focuses on technology investments. As a deep tech investor, I have often noticed that deep tech startups go through a different evolution cycle than a typical B2B or B2C company. Vin Lingathoti. Contributor. Share on Twitter.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 7, 2023

The global downturn has impacted every sector, but fintech bore the brunt of it as public-market valuations fell off a cliff last year. Challenging market conditions drive a sense of discipline and perspective that can be a gift. But the markets will bounce back at some point. Are you still closing deals at the same velocity?

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

It is particularly focused on B2B-focused small businesses. “We These B2B SMBs have the same challenges as everybody else except that they invoice their clients and then they wait to get paid,” Fuloria told TechCrunch. Or more simply, the company aims to solve SMBs’ working capital needs through its credit and payments offerings.

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CIO

JUNE 1, 2023

The B2B marketing landscape is experiencing a seismic shift fueled by the ascent of ChatGPT and other generative AI (GAI) apps. In a testament to its growing importance, 80% of marketers have experimented with or deployed the burgeoning technology, in some cases redirecting budgets from last year’s forays into the metaverse.

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 25, 2021

Last month, MaxAB, the Egyptian B2B e-commerce platform that serves food and grocery retailers, raised one of the largest Series A on the continent , to the tune of $40 million. The startup is announcing the acquisition of Morocco-based B2B e-commerce and distribution platform WaystoCap for an undisclosed amount.

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 9, 2020

Sengupta said Infra.Market will deploy the fresh funds to expand to more markets as well as deepen its penetration in smaller Indian cities and towns. International markets today account for 10% of the revenue Infra.Market clocks.

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TechCrunch

JULY 14, 2021

The Singapore-based startup announced today it has raised a $12 million Series A to build out its B2B transactions platform. The round was led by AppWorks Ventures, with participation from strategic investor MUFG Innovation Partners (MUIP), a venture capital firm for collaborations between startups and Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

” Investors agree, with Reebelo announcing a $20 million Series A today, led by Cathay Innovation and June Fund. Back Market reaches $5.7B Partner vendors range from small shops to B2B players with much larger volumes of devices. Novi is building a B2B marketplace for brands that care about sustainability.

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