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Impacting people’s lives in emerging markets by backing entrepreneurs with know-how, capital and network 🌍
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¡El talento venezolano compite por un lugar en el escenario global! 🚀🇻🇪

Este 22 de octubre, en el marco de Startup Summit Venezuela 2026, el Caracas Campus será la sede de la prestigiosa Startup World Cup Venezuela.

Las startups más innovadoras presentarán sus proyectos ante un panel de jurados e inversionistas de primer nivel:

• Guillermo Malo de Molina - CTO en Innovation Smart District (@guiyemdm)
• Juan Cruz - Co-Founder en iThink VC (@juancruzvaldezrojas @ithink.vc)
• Diana Espino - Managing Partner en SquareOne Capital
• Valentina Silva - Investment Associate en Carao Ventures (@caraovc)
• Benjamin Langer - Partner en Seedstars Capital (@seedsta.rs)
• Mariano Mayer - Managing Partner & Co-Founder en Newtopia VC (@newtopiavc)

#StartupWorldCup #StartupSummitVZLA #EmprendimientoVenezuela #VentureCapital #CaracasCampus

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A $5 million secondary share sale highlights a growing opportunity for early investors to realize returns without an IPO or acquisition.

Led by E4E Africa, the transaction strengthens Kuunda's shareholder base, with existing investors Accion Ventures, Portugal Gateway Fund, and Seedstars Africa Ventures increasing their stakes.

Since its founding in 2018, Kuunda has facilitated over 870 million loans worth $4.4 billion, reaching 14.6 million agents, merchants, and consumers through its digital lending infrastructure. Currently operating in five markets, the company plans to expand into seven more.

The deal demonstrates how secondary transactions can provide investor liquidity while allowing African fintech companies to continue scaling and expanding access to credit.

#Kuunda #MergersAndAcquisitions #DigitalLending #AfricaFintech #FintechNews

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A strong idea opens the door. What makes a startup ready for its next stage?

At #FDCSummit2026, “What Are the Levels of Readiness for Tech Startups in the Ecosystem?” brought together perspectives from founders, investors and financial institutions.

The panel featured Sabrina Slama at Seedstars, Ahella El Saban at Exits MENA, Ahmed El Alfi at Sawari Ventures, Abdel-Azim Osman at Nawy, Ghada Kandil at Bank of New York, and Ahmad Khairy at Gameball.

A conversation about startup readiness, the support founders need and what it takes to move from ambition to sustainable growth.

#FDCSummit #FDC #Startups #Entrepreneurship #Investment

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Y el pasado viernes tuvimos la oportunidad de conocernos un poco más tanto participantes como algunos.e torres del programa, pues tuvimos sesiones de Speed Meeting.

En sesiones de 15 minutos por cada sala, cada uno de los participantes hablaba brevemente de su modelo de negocio,sus dolencias y que necesitaban probar del mismo.

En nuestro caso, De Jubilado a Emprendedor, es un programa de formación donde el jubilado aprende a como monetizar esa experiencia que tiene bien sea en su área de experticia o desarrollando nuevas habilidades, sin perder su pensión, consiguiendo sus primeros clientes de manera fácil y dinámica. Está iniciativa estará soportada por un portal web donde el jubilado pondrá a su disposición sus conocimientos y empresas, Pymes y emprendedores, podrán contratarlos bajo la modalidad de Freelance, todo en un mismo lugar.

¿Que necesitamos validar? Si las empresas estuvieran dispuestas a contestar personas Silver para proyectos, labores puntuales o como asesores/consultores.

¿Qué nos falta? Desarrollar el portal, pues estamos en fase de ideacción.

¿Que te pareció está propuesta? ¿Te gustaría unirte a este proyecto?e gustaría leerte en los comentarios

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Las necesidades financieras cambian a lo largo de la vida. Las soluciones e innovaciones también deberían hacerlo.

Está abierta la convocatoria del Laboratorio de Inclusión Financiera (LIF) 2026: Soluciones digitales para la Economía Plateada.

Se buscan iniciativas que estén creando nuevas formas de ampliar el acceso de las personas de 50 años o más a productos y servicios financieros, fortalecer sus capacidades y acompañar sus proyectos y emprendimientos.

💡 ¿Tu solución responde a este desafío? Quieren conocerla.

📅 Postula hasta el 18 de octubre.

🔗 Conoce las bases y postula

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#ConvocatoriaCAF | El envejecimiento poblacional plantea nuevas necesidades y abre espacio para soluciones innovadoras.

Cada vez hay más personas de 50 años o más, y con ello también cambian las formas de trabajar, emprender, consumir y ahorrar. Esta transformación plantea nuevas necesidades para los servicios financieros y abre espacio para soluciones adaptadas a una población que vive más años.

El LIF 2026 busca startups que desarrollen soluciones digitales para fortalecer la inclusión y educación financiera de la economía plateada, en áreas como finanzas, educación, emprendimiento y Govtech.

Si ya tienes una solución operando, generando ingresos y en crecimiento, esta convocatoria es para ti.
📅 Postúlate antes del 18 de octubre
🔗 Ingresa al link en bio o a www.caf.com/lif2026

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And that's a wrap on Chula Demo Day 2026! 🎬

But this is just the beginning. Follow @cu.i.accelerate to catch what's coming next for CU-i Accelerate. #cuiaccelerate #cuinnovationhub #chulademoday #chulalongkornuniversity #thaistartups

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A big thank you to our six Headline Investors!

At Chula Demo Day 2026, 11 teams had the opportunity to pitch their ideas, exchange perspectives, and receive direct questions and feedback from investors — all in one dynamic pitching session.

Beyond the pitches, it was a great opportunity for our founders to gain valuable insights, sharpen their businesses and pitches, and connect with investors for potential next steps.

A special thank you to:

• Nichapat Ark — Director, Openspace Capital
• Panuchanad Phunkitjakran — Associate Principal, Beacon VC
• Richard Armstrong — Partner and Head of Asia and US, TA Ventures
• Pun Jaruthassanakul — Principal, Seedstars International Ventures
• Tachnawat Piriyatanapat — Team Leader of Digital Startup Institute, Digital Economy Promotion Agency (depa)
• Matt Windsor — General Partner, Regen Capital Partners

Thank you for spending time with our founders and for sharing your questions, valuable perspectives, and support.

From pitching to meaningful connections — and the next steps ahead. 🙌🏻

#ChulaDemoDay #CUiAccelerate #cuinnovationhub #chulalongkornuniversity #venturecapital

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A glimpse of expertise from the SANAD ElevateHer Program pitch session. 🌟

To ensure high-impact evaluation for our 12 participating women founders, we were joined by a distinguished jury panel bringing deep cross-industry expertise across strategy, investment, and market growth.

🔹 Anastacia Ngunjiri: Advisory Associate, I-gravity
🔹 Anne Lawi: Managing Director, Impact Gateway Africa
🔹 Carolyne Kirabo: Founder and Managing Partner, M-Kyala Capital
🔹 Ksenia Kurileva: Founder & MD at ALMANAC | Venture Partner at BetterWay
🔹 Marwa Abouelseoud: General Manager, Alex Angels
🔹 Mathias Dittrich: Senior Manager – Investment Management, Finance in Motion
🔹 Nadia El-Tawil: Coverage Manager, British International Investment
🔹 Reine Metlej: Startup Trainer & Business Coach, Real Measurable Consultancy
🔹 Serdar Yucel: Consultant & Mentor

Thank you to our jury for dedicating their time and insight to shaping the next wave of regional innovation.

#TechneSummit2026 #WomenInTech #Seedstars #SANADElevateHer

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This weekend @sackanfarms.gh @techne.me @seedsta.rs ❤️❤️ ❤️ ❤️

#youngandfarming #foodsecurity #broilerproduction #sackanfarms #chemist

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5 competitions. 2 days. 1 arena.✨

From Alexandria to San Francisco and Stockholm, the region’s most promising startups take the stage at Techne Summit Alexandria to pitch for cash prizes, global programs, and a shot at $1,000,000 in investment.

🔹 SANAD ElevateHer Regional Competition
Powered by SANAD Fund for MSME, delivered by Seedstars

🔹 UNIDO Cleantech Egypt Pitch Showcase
By UNIDO, funded by the Green Climate Fund, in collaboration with the Egyptian Environmental Affairs Agency

🔹 Startup World Cup Regional Competition
With Pegasus Tech Ventures

🔹 Techne AI Startup Competition
Powered by the Swedish Embassy in Egypt

🔹 V-Lab AI & Deep Tech Challenge
With AUC Venture Lab

📍Location: Techne Arena, Bibliotheca Alexandrina
📅 Dates: October 3–5

Swipe to explore the full competition lineup, and swipe next to meet the judges evaluating each track.

#TechneSummit2026 #ConnectingTheRightPeople #TechInnovation #Entrepreneurship #WhereInnovationMeetsOpportunity

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We’re officially part of SEED Inclusivity Cohort 3!

Over the next six months, Ksham Innovation will join 14 other ventures from across Asia-Pacific for coaching, expert sessions and two in-person bootcamps in Việt Nam.

Our work focuses on building Able ecosystem of hearing care solutions consisting of Able Glasses, India's first non surgical bone-conduction smart glasses for people with hearing loss and Able assistant app, user's personal hearing assistant.

SEED Inclusivity is delivered by Seedstars with support from Visa Foundation.

Meet the full cohort: https://seedsta.rs/c3-ksham-innovation

#SEEDInclusivity #DisabilityInclusion #InclusiveEntrepreneurship

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