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rali_cap gets backing from global VCs and launches $30M fintech fund for emerging markets

TechCrunch

“Our whole thesis is that the unit economics of investing in early-stage B2C fintech in these markets don’t make sense yet,” said Simmons, on why rali_cap only invests in B2B fintech platforms. It’s a deal execution software for venture investors that raised $8.3 That’s one way we position ourselves.”

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Sydney-based startup Upflowy raises $4M to optimize web experiences with its no-code solution

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The Australia-based startup, which just raised $4 million, has built a platform that offers drag and drop tools for A/B testing and personalization on the web and mobile apps, and the best part is businesses don’t need to know any code to engage with it. Upflowy is due to set up a base in the U.S.

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Customer experience startup Clootrack raises $4M, helps brands see through their customers’ eyes

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Getting inside the mind of customers is a challenge as behaviors and demands shift, but Clootrack believes it has cracked the code in helping brands figure out how to do that. His ultimate goal is to be “the single platform for B2C firms.”. CEO Babu Sivadasan. It is growing nine times year over year in revenue.

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E-commerce logistics startup Hive buzzes following $34M investment

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The company was founded by Oskar Ziegler, Franz Purucker and Leo von Kleist in July 2020 to offer software and operational services, including transparent cost structures, special features and sustainable packaging and shipping. When should your B2C startup enter a new market?

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The State Of Saas: After A Positive Start To 2024, Founders Can Find Success In A Reset Market

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At the same time, revenue growth was down and churn rates were at an all-time high, reflecting a period of “normalization” post-pandemic due to rising interest rates and enterprises cutting down on their software expenditures. There’s been a resurgence in B2C software growth in particular, with CAGR at 6.3%

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10 Zurich-area investors on Switzerland’s 2020 startup outlook

TechCrunch

As well as traditional software engineering startups, Switzerland’s largest city boasts a startup culture that emphasizes life sciences, mechanical engineering and robotics. But it’s also one of the more expensive places to start a business, due to its high cost of living, salary expectations and relatively small labor market.

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Sidekick Browser wants to be a productivity-honed ‘work OS’ on Chromium

TechCrunch

The business model is SaaS and B2C for now, but Sidekick has designs on B2B — touting a pipeline of business-friendly features coming down the line. As a result, we decided to change this and invent a new category of software — Browser for Work, or how we call it internally — a Work OS.” Slack acquisition.

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