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Fintech for Gig-Workers OCN Raises $86 Million
OCN is the leading Fintech for gig workers across the Americas.
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- Finance, Technology
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- Latin America
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Zepto’s Upcoming $650 Million Funding Round to Value Startup at $3.5 Billion: Report
Zepto is a popular instant grocery delivery platform based in India.
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- Technology
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- Asia Pacific
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- gig economy, startups
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Analysis: How Careem Went From Pakistan’s Ride-Hailing Leader to Stuck on the Sidelines
After falling from dominance, Careem is experimenting — from corporate rides to price bidding — to maintain its presence in Pakistan.
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- Technology, Transportation
- Region
- North Africa & Near East
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- gig economy, startups
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Goodwell Invests in OmniRetail, Fuelling Better Opportunities for Informal Retailers
The firm is proud to be the first to commit, underscoring its desire to support the growth of companies driving financial inclusion in underserved communities.
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- Investing
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Women Gig Workers. On the Road to Financial Security in India
More and more women are joining the last-mile delivery service.
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- Finance
- Region
- Asia Pacific
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Analysis: How Gojek Keeps Its Gig Riders Close — And Away from Unions
The Indonesian super-app sanctions worker peer-support groups, which help riders solve problems but also discourage dissent.
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- Technology, Transportation
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- South Asia
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- gig economy
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Report: New Lease of Life for Gig Economy in India
The gig economy is continuously evolving and has seen 93% growth since Jan 2023 in the white-collar space as of July 2023.
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- Technology
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- Asia Pacific
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- e-commerce, employment, gig economy, scale
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Analysis: Do Gig Workers’ Voices Count?
The recent NITI Aayog report on India's growing gig and platform economy fails to address the issues of workers’ rights, welfare, and security.
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- Uncategorized
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- Asia Pacific