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Vietnam’s Digitalization Efforts Fuel Startup Scene
The Southeast Asian nation hopes to become a high-income economy by 2045 by focusing on its digital economy.
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- Agriculture, Finance, Technology
- Region
- South Asia
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- agtech, digital inclusion, fintech, startups
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Visa’s $1 Billion Acquisition of Pismo Expands Footprint in Latin America
The $1 billion purchase of Pismo by Visa is a significant development in the firm’s Latin American expansion plan.
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- Finance, Technology
- Region
- Latin America
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Beleaguered Fintech ZestMoney Secures Funding From Existing Investors To Keep Afloat
ZestMoney has reportedly raised $5-7 million from a group of investors, including existing backer Quona Capital.
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- Finance, Technology
- Region
- Asia Pacific
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- fintech, startups, venture capital
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Analysis: India’s Digital Transformation Could Be a Game-Changer for Economic Development
India’s micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) sector faces a significant credit gap — between $250 billion and $300 billion.
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- Finance, Technology
- Region
- Asia Pacific
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Indonesian P2P Lender Amartha Secures $100 Million
The newly raised funds are earmarked for working capital loans for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Indonesia.
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- Finance, Technology
- Region
- South Asia
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Southeast Asia–Focused Go-Ventures Closes $240 Million Second Fund, Rebrands as Argor Capital
The second fund so far has invested in sectors such as B2B marketplaces, consumer, environmental tech, fintech and digital transformation platforms for SMEs.
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- Environment, Finance, Technology
- Region
- South Asia
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- digital inclusion, fintech, MSMEs
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Rural-Fintech Startup Navadhan Raises USD $1.5 Million From Varanium, Anicut
Navadhan will use the funds to further build its AceN Tech platform which connects rural small businesses (MSMEs) with NBFCs and Banks in India.
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- Finance, Investing, Technology
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- Asia Pacific
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- financial inclusion, fintech, MSMEs, startups
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Press Release: Visa Announces Launch of Africa Fintech Accelerator Program
New Visa initiative to support Africa’s Fintech start-ups and entrepreneurs, providing training, connections, technology, and investment opportunities for up to 40 fintechs each year.
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- Finance, Technology
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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- digital finance, fintech, startups
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