Add to those figures the estimated to lose their jobs because the Federal Reserve’s continuing interest-rate hikes mean small and large companies can’t afford to expand operations, nor are startups able to raise capital.

Source: https://dissidentvoice.org/2023/01/remodeled-shipping-containers-boxcars-could-be-solutions-for-expanding-homeless-shelters/

African startups raised $5.4bn according to Briter Bridges in 2022.

Source: https://punchng.com/fg-plans-5bn-for-ict-firms-to-raise-telecom-access/

A grand exhibition featuring disruptive technologies and innovative startups with 100 stalls will be set up as part of this event.

Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/chandigarh/g20-meet-in-amritsar-set-to-drive-innovation-with-iit-ropar-at-helm-8492016/

Ahmed participated in two panel discussions: one on UAE-based sustainable startups moderated by SustainUAE and one on financing SMEs and fintech as part of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week’s special edition at COP28.

Source: https://southafricatoday.net/business/aya-platform-of-enjinstarter-granted-virtual-asset-service-provider-licence-by-dubais-virtual-assets-regulatory-authority/

"All little startups, tomorrow's Google's and Facebook's, will be extinguished if we don't find a fix."

Source: https://www.irishexaminer.com/business/companies/arid-41093896.html

AlphaExpo is a sector-agnostic initiative from the Africa Fintech Summit, that enables startups to showcase their solutions free of charge at the Africa Fintech Summit and pitch to win growth-enabling prizes and connect with investors.

Source: https://www.africa.com/highlights-big-ideas-impact-and-more-from-the-africa-fintech-summit-lusaka-2023-2/

Amazon has now entered the growing generative artificial intelligence (AI) market, with launching an AI accelerator to help startups working in the field.

Source: https://www.canindia.com/amazon-enters-generative-ai-space-with-ai-startup-accelerator/

Among the leading European startups is Germany's Aleph Alpha which is developing a multimedia chatbot.

Source: https://www.legit.ng/business-economy/1522911-europeans-scramble-ai-race/

Angel Oak LLC is an entity that helps startups source funding.

Source: https://talkbusiness.net/2023/03/bentonville-investor-startup-adviser-helping-entrepreneurs-source-funding/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=bentonville-investor-startup-adviser-helping-entrepreneurs-source-funding

A preferred banking partner for many Silicon Valley startups and venture capital firms, SVB has been an integral cog in the Indian startups’ funding wheel for access to venture debt and their own deposits.

Source: https://qz.com/indian-crypto-firms-face-no-risk-in-signature-closure-1850218364

Are any new startups aggressively gathering market share?

Source: https://searchengineland.com/seo-swot-analysis-focusing-efforts-improve-results-287197

As someone who runs an accelerator program, I’m always taken aback by startups that have been fundraising before they can properly articulate how their product is going to create value and a financial return.

Source: https://techcrunch.com/2023/10/08/how-women-and-underrepresented-founders-can-overcome-investor-bias-and-shift-the-funding-landscape-in-their-favor/

As with any other startups, more obstacles popped up but the trio was determined to realise their dream.

Source: https://www.inewsguyana.com/siblings-open-shop-featuring-exotic-plants-from-around-the-world/

Atlantica Ventures is supporting African digital security startups and solutions that address this growing issue/pain point.

Source: https://southafricatoday.net/internet/sendmarc-secures-7m-funding-to-help-make-the-internet-a-safer-place/

At some point, it was too early to create venture debt funds because the pool of startups that required it was not deep enough because you need a large pool of startups to absorb that debt before you can see local dedicated vehicles,” said Deme.

Source: https://techcrunch.com/2023/01/27/how-african-startups-raised-venture-capital-in-2022/

At some point, it was too early to create venture debt funds because the pool of startups that required it was not deep enough because you need a large pool of startups to absorb that debt before you can see local dedicated vehicles,” said Deme.

Source: https://techcrunch.com/2023/01/27/how-african-startups-raised-venture-capital-in-2022/

At the final stage of the competition, lead representatives of the startups engaged in a 3-minute pitch presentation on their tech innovations.

Source: https://www.legit.ng/business-economy/technology/1519912-tech-firm-clinches-ncc-3rd-annual-ict-innovation-competition-2023/

Awiros was selected as the winner of the RTX Innovation Challenge, an Indian competition launched in September 2019 with more than 60 Indian and global startups working in computer vision, AI, and machine learning.

Source: https://www.aviationtoday.com/2023/06/23/pratt-whitney-launch-percept-an-ai-powered-automatic-engine-inspection-system/

Besides being a major bank for tech startups, Silicon Valley Bank was also deep in the wine industry.

Source: https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2023-03-14/small-business-owners-scramble-to-contain-fallout-from-bank-crisis

Beyond that, Koto fuels startups with distinctive, culturally relevant brands, exemplified by the likes of Bolt, BackMarket, and Meatable, catalyzing their ambitions to reach new heights.

Source: https://mumbrella.com.au/koto-expands-into-apac-opens-sydney-office-799502