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Monthly report: December 2022

This month, The Essentials Report, has curated & analyzed the content published by 78 influencers like YourStory and WK Wright / Startup News Asia, discussing hashtags such as #startups , #technews and #MENA.
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@YourStoryCo shared
On Dec 12, 2022
RT @YSGulf: The MENA region may be the new playground for entrepreneurs, but it's still not a level-playing field for women founders. #startups #entrepreneurs #women #MENA #gender @WamdaME @RedSeaGlobal @RedseerME https://t.co/LcqxGYCXcE
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Inside the gender gap that's stopping MENA from adding $2.7T to the economy by 2025

There is a significant investment gap between men and women-led startups in the MENA region. Closing the gender gap could unlock an economy worth $2.7 trillion by 2025 for the region, according to a report on gender diversity in boards.

@YourStoryCo shared
On Dec 12, 2022
RT @YSGulf: The MENA region may be the new playground for entrepreneurs, but it's still not a level-playing field for women founders. #startups #entrepreneurs #women #MENA #gender @WamdaME @RedSeaGlobal @RedseerME https://t.co/LcqxGYCXcE
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Inside the gender gap that's stopping MENA from adding $2.7T to the economy by 2025

Inside the gender gap that's stopping MENA from adding $2.7T to the economy by 2025

There is a significant investment gap between men and women-led startups in the MENA region. Closing the gender gap could unlock an economy worth $2.7 trillion by 2025 for the region, ...

@YourStoryCo shared
On Dec 1, 2022
Scoop: CropIn is set to raise $50-70 million as a part of its Series D funding round, Co-founder and CEO Krishna Kumar told YourStory. @CropInTech https://t.co/IL1gYn0PPm
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Scoop: Gates Foundation-backed CropIn to raise up to $70 mn in series D round

The agritech startup, which is looking to hit the public market in 4-5 years, will use the money to beef up hiring and operations at its overseas subsidiaries.

@YourStoryCo shared
On Dec 1, 2022
Scoop: CropIn is set to raise $50-70 million as a part of its Series D funding round, Co-founder and CEO Krishna Kumar told YourStory. @CropInTech https://t.co/IL1gYn0PPm
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Scoop: Gates Foundation-backed CropIn to raise up to $70 mn in series D round

Scoop: Gates Foundation-backed CropIn to raise up to $70 mn in series D round

The agritech startup, which is looking to hit the public market in 4-5 years, will use the money to beef up hiring and operations at its overseas subsidiaries.

@wadekwright shared
On Dec 16, 2022
Singapore: Plugo secures $9M Series A funding with full-spectrum e-commerce services for direct-to-consumer brands, from website creation, payments set-up and marketing management to shipping, warehousing and logistics https://t.co/mCUexddjYQ #singapore #ecommerce #startups
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Plugo, an e-commerce support platform for D2C brands in Southeast Asia, picks up $9M Series A

Plugo, a Singapore-based e-commerce support platform for D2C brands, raises $9 million Series A to help merchants set up online stores.

@wadekwright shared
On Dec 16, 2022
Singapore: Plugo secures $9M Series A funding with full-spectrum e-commerce services for direct-to-consumer brands, from website creation, payments set-up and marketing management to shipping, warehousing and logistics https://t.co/mCUexddjYQ #singapore #ecommerce #startups
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Plugo, an e-commerce support platform for D2C brands in Southeast Asia, picks up $9M Series A

Plugo, an e-commerce support platform for D2C brands in Southeast Asia, picks up $9M Series A

Plugo, a Singapore-based e-commerce support platform for D2C brands, raises $9 million Series A to help merchants set up online stores.

@davemcclure shared
On Dec 4, 2022
RT @Techmeme: Autonomous trucking software company Embark lost ~98% of its market value, or ~$5B, since going public a year ago via a SPAC merger, amid a sector-wide downturn (@jglasner / Crunchbase News) https://t.co/sVWTBT4u3A https://t.co/FzYmyC5a0W
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@davemcclure shared
On Dec 4, 2022
RT @Techmeme: Autonomous trucking software company Embark lost ~98% of its market value, or ~$5B, since going public a year ago via a SPAC merger, amid a sector-wide downturn (@jglasner / Crunchbase News) https://t.co/sVWTBT4u3A https://t.co/FzYmyC5a0W
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@YourStoryCo shared
On Dec 22, 2022
The year 2022 started off quite bright and sunny for the #SaaS industry in India but the last few months have been grey & gloomy, which is expected to continue well into 2023. @MohapatraHemant @Gartner_inc @sparshgupta @Praval @helloanand https://t.co/0lWgMN26TR
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Down but not out: Indian SaaS industry applies ‘test’ match lens to growth in 2023

From focus on growth at all costs and experimentation to cutting costs and slower growth, 2022 has been a mixed bag for Indian SaaS companies.

@YourStoryCo shared
On Dec 22, 2022
The year 2022 started off quite bright and sunny for the #SaaS industry in India but the last few months have been grey & gloomy, which is expected to continue well into 2023. @MohapatraHemant @Gartner_inc @sparshgupta @Praval @helloanand https://t.co/0lWgMN26TR
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Down but not out: Indian SaaS industry applies ‘test’ match lens to growth in 2023

Down but not out: Indian SaaS industry applies ‘test’ match lens to growth in 2023

From focus on growth at all costs and experimentation to cutting costs and slower growth, 2022 has been a mixed bag for Indian SaaS companies.

@e27co shared
On Dec 5, 2022
AndLaw believes that integrating apps across chains will make the blockchain more powerful and produce interoperable goods. Catch them at the @JETRO_InvestJP x @Techstars Pitch Day 2023 and learn more about their tech and solutions. Sign up here: https://t.co/wKoSTPMtHO https://t.co/PcGu4OknsK
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JETRO x Techstars Startup City Acceleration Program - Global Scale

Celebrate the conclusion of JETRO x Techstars Startup City Acceleration Program - Global Scale with our passionate group of founders!

@e27co shared
On Dec 5, 2022
AndLaw believes that integrating apps across chains will make the blockchain more powerful and produce interoperable goods. Catch them at the @JETRO_InvestJP x @Techstars Pitch Day 2023 and learn more about their tech and solutions. Sign up here: https://t.co/wKoSTPMtHO https://t.co/PcGu4OknsK
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JETRO x Techstars Startup City Acceleration Program - Global Scale

JETRO x Techstars Startup City Acceleration Program - Global Scale

Celebrate the conclusion of JETRO x Techstars Startup City Acceleration Program - Global Scale with our passionate group of founders!

@wadekwright shared
On Dec 7, 2022
Vietnam: An overview of the recent Techfest Vietnam 2022 event, and FundGo Startup and Investment Fund's activities through the year https://t.co/VGvTPYgl7a #vietnam #venturecapital #startups #startupvietnam #vc
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FUNDGO Inspires the Spirit of Innovation and Entrepreneurship at Techfest Vietnam 2022

CAN THO, VIETNAM / ACCESSWIRE / December 6, 2022 / Joining Techfest Vietnam 2022, FUNDGO Startup and Innovation Fund strives to inspire and awaken the spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship in all walks of life, particularly the youth and students. ...

@wadekwright shared
On Dec 7, 2022
Vietnam: An overview of the recent Techfest Vietnam 2022 event, and FundGo Startup and Investment Fund's activities through the year https://t.co/VGvTPYgl7a #vietnam #venturecapital #startups #startupvietnam #vc
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FUNDGO Inspires the Spirit of Innovation and Entrepreneurship at Techfest Vietnam 2022

FUNDGO Inspires the Spirit of Innovation and Entrepreneurship at Techfest Vietnam 2022

CAN THO, VIETNAM / ACCESSWIRE / December 6, 2022 / Joining Techfest Vietnam 2022, FUNDGO Startup and Innovation Fund strives to inspire and awaken the spirit of innovation and ...

@StartupReport shared
On Dec 7, 2022
Gold loan #startup Yellow Metal raises $3 Mn in a Seed I round led by MSA Capital https://t.co/qiMjfR7zow
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Gold loan startup Yellow Metal raises $3 Mn in a Seed I round led by MSA Capital

Gold loan startup Yellow Metal has raised Rs 24.83 crore or a little over $3 million in a Seed I round led by MSA Capital. With this, the Bengaluru-based

@StartupReport shared
On Dec 7, 2022
Gold loan #startup Yellow Metal raises $3 Mn in a Seed I round led by MSA Capital https://t.co/qiMjfR7zow
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Gold loan startup Yellow Metal raises $3 Mn in a Seed I round led by MSA Capital

Gold loan startup Yellow Metal raises $3 Mn in a Seed I round led by MSA Capital

Gold loan startup Yellow Metal has raised Rs 24.83 crore or a little over $3 million in a Seed I round led by MSA Capital. With this, the Bengaluru-based

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