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#OpenCall 🌟 Calling all high-potential startups in #Kazakhstan! 🚀 Are you ready to scale your innovative tech-based solution internationally? Seedstars invites you to apply to the EBRD Star Venture Programme. Apply here: https://lnkd.in/diDjPiEm Here's why you should join us: ✨ Less than 10 years since registration and turnover of less than €1m ✨ Strong competitive advantage and recurring revenue streams ✨ Ambitious, innovation-oriented management team ✨ Opportunity to scale rapidly and globally Plus, the Star Venture program offers: 🔍 Access to a wide international network of VC market players 🌍 Support for geographical expansion and fundraising 🤝 Consultation projects with invited experts to solve specific business challenges 🎓 Interaction with mentors to guide strategic growth 💡 Free credits on Coursera and Amazon Web Services (AWS) Don't miss out! Apply by July 19, 2024, and take your startup to new heights. Program supported by: Government of Kazakhstan. #KazakhstanStartups #EBRD #EBRDStarVenture EBRD Aisha Yerkebulan Azim Gaibulin Sayan Birimzhan

🎉 The Colombia Tech Week 2024 Agenda is out! 🎉Check out www.colombiatechweek.co and stay tuned for all the updates! We at Seedstars are thrilled to announce that we are co-hosting the event alongside CAF -banco de desarrollo de América Latina y el Caribe- for one of the initiatives during the week. Our goal is to build community and connect the diverse startup ecosystem across the continent. Join us for a variety of events designed for tech enthusiasts in the country, including sports competitions 🏅, expert panels 💼, brunches, and parties 🍾 to celebrate the unity of the Latin American startup ecosystem. Maria Camila Albornoz Goyeneche Paula Garcia-Malpica Paulina López Zibara Diana Margarita Mejia Oscar Augusto Vargas Acosta Jesús David Gutiérrez Samantha Batista #startupevent #eventscolombia #eventslatam

Are Emerging Markets are the Next Big Thing in Global Manufacturing? 🌍 The landscape of global manufacturing is shifting, and emerging markets are at the forefront. Here's why: - China +1 Strategy: Global companies are diversifying beyond China, creating massive opportunities for emerging market manufacturers. - Booming Free Trade Agreements: India is leading the charge, signing 14 FTAs in 2024 alone—compared to just 3 since 2014! - Government Support & Infrastructure: With enhanced infrastructure and robust government initiatives, emerging markets are more competitive than ever (ARC Group). If you're passionate about this sector or building a startup in #manufacturing, your insights are invaluable. Share your expertise and join the conversation! 📧 Reach out to us at pocketguide+ms@seedstars.com #SeedstarsPocketGuide #Manufacturing #EmergingMarkets #GlobalSupplyChain #Innovation

NanaTech is officially launched to transform the lives of 1,500 Togolese women! 🎊 Last month, NanaTech kick-offed the official launch by gathering officials and key players in the #Togolese digital and entrepreneurial ecosystem. This initiative aims to equip, train, and support women entrepreneurs, traders, and students with digital tools and cutting-edge expertise. These dynamic women, from diverse sectors and different ages, will either be incubated or trained to adopt digital tools so they can enhance their businesses or build their own tech solutions. Here are some of the highlights: Ms. Kafui Ekouhoho, Director General of the Agence Togo Digital, who was representing the Ministère de l'Économie Numérique et de la Transformation Digitale, Togo, highlighted NanaTech's alignment with the government's vision to elevate female talent through ICT, to boost the economic of the nation and Mrs. N'gname Bougonou, Director General of OMCA TOGO, encouraged the first beneficiaries to lead a new era of innovation. Discover all the highlights from the event in this article: https://seedsta.rs/4cTwFAm #NanaTech #togodigital #womenintech #Togo

#ClimateActions Did you know that the side effects of livestock farming can be alarming? 🐮 Livestock farming contributes significantly to deforestation, water pollution, and biodiversity loss, as highlighted by various environmental studies. Sosty, a Colombian startup is leading the charge for sustainable livestock farming, promoting practices that mitigate these harmful impacts and regenerate the soil. Swipe through the carousel to discover how Sosty is making a difference. Learn more about their innovative solutions at https://www.sosty.co/. Manuel Gutiérrez #SeedstarsPrograms #Sustainability #Livestockfarming #Latamstartups  

Emerging markets represent 85% of the global population yet attract just 5.4% of total global venture capital funding. This funding shortage is particularly significant for seed-stage capital, and companies with women founders. That’s why the Zero Gap Fund invested in Seedstars International Ventures II. The impact so far: ✅ Mobilized $20.7 million in capital ✅ Committed $6 million to portfolio companies ✅ Invested in an additional 20 companies, 35% of which had women co-founders in 2023. Find out more in The Rockefeller Foundation ZGF 2023 State of the Portfolio report:  https://seedsta.rs/3XXtbsj Charlie Graham-Brown Konstantin Hapkemeyer Samantha Batista Nataly Yousef (Twwo) Pun Jaruthassanakul Mal (Malgorzata) Filipowska Jonathan Attwell Daniela Moreno V

Over 97% of consumers in emerging markets use coping mechanisms other than insurance due to a lack of access to appropriate and affordable options. Inclusivity Solutions is transforming this space with comprehensive insurance solutions. Their B2B2C model supports businesses in embedding insurance seamlessly into their services. As part of the Financial Innovations for Women Affected by Migration program, Inclusivity Solutions is focused on empowering migrants and women. Watch Wangeci Mathenge, FIA shares how they are designing inclusive solutions for women. Discover more innovative fintech that are creating inclusive solutions for migrants: https://seedsta.rs/4eJGhzi Impact-Linked Finance Fund Austrian Development Agency Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation iGravity #SeedstarsProgram #Insurtech #Insurance #Migrants #DigitalInclusion

Discover the inspiring journey of our co-founder & CEO Alisée de Tonnac in this interview with -Pulse Incubateur HES. Learn about her vision for the future of emerging markets and her commitment to diversity and inclusion in entrepreneurship. 👉 Don't miss out on this insightful conversation! Read the full interview here: https://lnkd.in/eRE3kTYF

NanaTech is officially launched to transform the lives of 1,500 Togolese women! 🎊 Last month, NanaTech kick-offed the official launch by gathering officials and key players in the #Togolese digital and entrepreneurial ecosystem. This initiative aims to equip, train, and support women entrepreneurs, traders, and students with digital tools and cutting-edge expertise. These dynamic women, from diverse sectors and different ages, will either be incubated or trained to adopt digital tools so they can enhance their businesses or build their own tech solutions. Here are some of the highlights: Ms. Kafui Ekouhoho, Director General of the Agence Togo Digital, who was representing the Ministère de l'Économie Numérique et de la Transformation Digitale, Togo, highlighted NanaTech's alignment with the government's vision to elevate female talent through ICT, to boost the economic of the nation and Mrs. N'gname Bougonou, Director General of OMCA TOGO, encouraged the first beneficiaries to lead a new era of innovation. Discover all the highlights from the event in this article: https://seedsta.rs/4cTwFAm #NanaTech #togodigital #womenintech #Togo

 #ClimateActions Healthy soil, thriving ecosystems, and sustainable water management are essential for our planet's future. 🌿💧🌱 Inadequate financing for smallholder farmers contributes to deforestation in the Amazon. According to a study by the Tropical Forest Alliance, limited access to funds hinders sustainable practices. 💡 AGROS, an #agritech solutions is helping Peruvian rural farmers access markets, make data-driven decisions, and promote sustainability. AGROS enables farmers to monitor weather, track prices, and optimize crop management, reducing waste and environmental impact. Explore how AGROS is transforming agriculture: https://agros.tech/ Robinson López Monzón #SeedstarsPrograms #sustainablefarming #Latamstartups