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Seattle Startup SnapSwap Wins €30,000 Prize in BBVA Open Talent 2017 Identity Competition
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Manila Startup Acudeen Wins $500k at Seedstars World 2017
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Montreal Startup Nukern Named as Top 10 Techstars Austin Graduate
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Hanoi Startup Appota Raises Series C Funding Round, Valuation Nears $50 million
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