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Two graduates per region are also awarded in the Rising Star and Startup of the Year categories.
Two graduates per region are also awarded in the Rising Star and Startup of the Year categories.
Two graduates per region are also awarded in the Rising Star and Startup of the Year categories.
Two graduates per region are also awarded in the Rising Star and Startup of the Year categories.
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WebsiteRemynt is a startup that empowers consumers to rebuild their credit by resolving delinquent debt. It has recently become the overall winner at the Visa Everywhere Black Edition Awards.
WebsiteEsusu is a leading platform for renter financial health that helps help low-to-moderate-income households unlock the ability to access high-quality financial products. It has secured $105M investments.
WebsitePolaris Genomics provides biotech and AI tools to propel mental health research, treatment and care for veterans. The company has just announced $2M funding by three tech investors.
WebsitePaintJet creates robots that improve painter productivity on commercial and industrial painting projects. It has shown good traction and is preparing to launch series A funding.
WebsiteEndiatx is developing a series of pill-sized robots to perform remote diagnosis and treatment of illness within the GI tract. The company has raised $2.47M up to date.
WebsiteAutobound's B2B sales engagement platform is revolutionizing how companies sell using generative AI. In 2023, the company has announced $4M in funding for automating tedious workflows.
WebsiteAtomos is an orbital logistics startup providing “last mile” transportation services to satellites. In 2023, the company raised $16.2M and announced its first orbital demo mission.
WebsiteFairly AI is on a mission to democratize safe, secure, and compliant AI across the enterprise. In 2023, the startup joined Techstars Toronto and received a $120K investment.
WebsiteBRIDGR optimizes the operations of consulting firms, utilizing AI capabilities for tailored recommendations and post-implementation effectiveness. It has announced $1.6M seed round.
WebsiteBraze Mobility is a women-led startup that develops innovative solutions to increase independent and safe mobility. It has raised $225K pre-seed funding.
WebsiteBranddu aims to deliver the best merchandising purchasing experience to its customers. The company has raised capital, increased its revenue, and gained a presence in Latam and the USA.
WebsiteCamionix provides companies integrated logistics services and a digital logistics management. The remarkably developing startup has been recognized as one of the most progressive in LATAM.
WebsiteEnverse develops hyper-realistic metaverses designed by the best architects in the world. The company has participated in Metaverse Communities Challenge by IDB Lab and META.
WebsiteInCresc is an e-learning startup that connects music teachers and learners. It has been continously helping Latin American musicians raise money and grow their communities.
WebsiteAplicate is a personalized wellness mobile app that creates custom and comprehensive health plans in seconds. In August 2022, Aplicate has been acquired by Daisies.
WebsiteBaboo connects travel agents directly with the best local destination management companies all over the world. The startup has announced its B-Corp certification
WebsiteYouFeel helps companies build a team of leaders, improve performance and develop people. The startup has participated in a Baita Ventures accelerator and earned R$ 80K in investment.
WebsiteSoftsul develops applications for seed producers to better control their business. It currently has 37,000 operators in its production chain with a turnover of more than R$ 20BN.
WebsiteMaterial Agora operates in the procurement sector for SME builders overseeing entire purchase process. The company has excellent traction of 300+ customers and 200+ suppliers.
WebsiteWombo Academy is a training and coaching platform for e-sports players. It has raised $300K in 2021 from Startup Chile, 500 Startups, and Myelin VC.
WebsiteBioFluff is a direct sales sustainable raw material provider for the luxury fashion industry. The company recently raised a €2.2 million seed round.
WebsiteElectric Sheep automates time-consuming processes to help visual effect artists in the film industry with machine learning.The startup has raised pre-seed funding round of $500,000.
WebsiteWhire Tech Community is an invite-only platform for highly-driven tech professionals. It has been redefining the hiring experience in Singapore, Vietnam, the Netherlands, and the UK.
WebsiteSilkFlo offers a strategy platform to govern AI and automation projects, driving enterprise-wide transformation. It boasts major partnerships with ISG and PA Team, and has onboarded Fortune 500 enterprises.
WebsiteBluana Foods is a foodtech startup creating plant-based seafood alternatives for tuna and salmon sashimi. Besides FI, it has taken part in three other accelerators and raised €600K in pre-seed funding.
WebsiteMeetGeek is a meeting productivity platform enabling companies to move faster and unlock new levels of productivity. The startup has raised a total funding of $698K over three rounds.
WebsiteNIU NIU recycles e-Waste & supplies critical materials for the EV & semiconductor industries. The company has processed over 120 tons of waste in generating $50K USD in revenues.
WebsiteMentessa is an award-winning AI platform helping companies create a connected learning culture. The company has secured an investment of €1M and expanded its customer base on three continents.
WebsiteGovRadar accelerates the procurement process for public services. After raising €1.7M, in 2023, it has significantly grown its team and revenue, achieving a €1m ARR milestone.
WebsiteCyrcl is an affordable and environmentally-friendly electric bike-sharing service. The company started in the capital of Bulgaria and is now progressively expanding across the country.
WebsiteBetaStore is a B2mB e-commerce platform helping retailers source inventory and get financing. After raising $2.5M, the company has been aggressively growing its team and operations.
WebsiteSIHA is an AI precision diagnostics solution automating the core microscopy and pathology pipelines. The company has been quickly moving forward with research and development.
WebsiteMighty Finance Solution is a fintech startup that has helped nonprofits raise millions for meaningful causes. In 2023, it has greatly expanded its partner network.
WebsiteWattnow is an IoT energy management solution that helps companies gain actionable insights on their overall energy usage. It has closed a $1.3 million pre-Series A funding round.
WebsitePrim-U is an online B2C marketplace for beauty & wellness brands and service providers. In 2021, they have participated in the Future of Work Africa program by Village Capital.
WebsiteZowasel is a fast-moving Nigerian agritech startup. In 2023, it has expanded to East Africa, starting with Kenya and Tanzania through its Zowasel Entrepreneurs In-Residence program.
WebsiteZojapay is a fintech platform and mobile application that has had a big traction in 2023 impacting positively its local ecosystem.
WebsiteShapShap is a Nigerian on-demand delivery startup that connects drivers with vendors and customers. Last year, it has received a seed expansion investment from V8 Capital Partners.
WebsiteGrow For Me is a crowdfunding platform helping farmers to scale and grow more crops via sponsors. In 2023, together with UNCDF, it has sponsored a women financial literacy program.
WebsiteEgab empowers journalists in the Middle East and Africa to publish in reputable media outlets.The company has been recognized globally for supporting journalists across 25 countries.
WebsiteFoodini connects the 1 in 3 people with dietary needs to the venues and menu items most suitable for them. It has raised $700,000 in a pre-seed funding led by early-stage VC Antler.
WebsiteFeelo offers unique experiential packages to help people enjoy their lives more. It has raised $180,000 in pre-seed funding.
WebsiteDELIGHT Inc. is developing an automated multiligual service for high-volume call centers. In 2023, the company has received funding and has increased its MRR with 19%.
WebsiteElzian Agro provides smart agronomy solution to farmers that reduces their crop wastage. In 2023 it was honored with multiple national and global awards, including Expo City Dubai.
WebsiteGeoMoby is a geolocation platform providing reliable indoor and outdoor geofencing for enterprise solutions. The company has raised over $3M from multiple European investors.
WebsiteGoTo Health takes enables booking health appointments that fit your schedule and budget. The startup has raised a total funding of $1M over one round from two investors.
WebsiteLicode is a no-code platform that makes programming frameworks for building scalable and future-proof SaaS. In August, Licode has received A$225,000 pre-seed investment from Antler.
WebsiteMAP360 helps organisations extract the true value of their ESG data. In the last year, the company has secured six big partners and became present in the UK, Mid-Euripe and Qatar.
WebsitePanda Metrics is a Chinese social media monitoring, market research, and analytics platform. It has been rapidly evolving , constantly developing new features and integrations.
WebsiteTenang provides a 24/7 mental health support for gen-Z and improves well-being through AI solutions. The company has demonstrated impressive traction with nearly 15,000 early users.
WebsiteThe Founder Institute is the world’s most proven network to turn ideas into fundable startups, and startups into global businesses. Since 2009, our structured accelerator programs have helped over 7,500 entrepreneurs raise over $1.85BN in funding. Based in Silicon Valley and with chapters across 100 countries, our mission is to empower communities of talented and motivated people to build impactful technology companies worldwide.