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I learned about something new today: The zebra movement. It's an antidote to unicorns, which are startups growing their revenue at all costs to achieve a valuation of $1+ billion. Zebras focus on growing a business in a way that delivers a positive impact on the world, prioritising sustainability, social responsibility and community. It's black and white – both profitable and values-driven. Instead of growth at all costs, zebra startups strive for reasonable growth. Like zebras in the wild, they consider themselves as part of a herd, co-existing with others instead of aggressively aiming to outperform competitors. (Photo by Pixabay via Pexels) #innovation #startups #sustainability

We are excited to share that we had the opportunity to visit LECK Ting Yan 陆霆谚! Ting Yan is Managing Partner at TRIVE, a seed stage VC investing in technology companies creating positive social impact in Southeast Asia. Since 2015, TRIVE has made 23 investments, had 4 exits, and achieved a distribution to paid-in capital (DPI) of 1.6X. Part of TRIVE's pay it forward initiatives, Ting Yan has been part of 1200+ pro-bono 1-1 advisory sessions and the incubation of 100+ idea stage startups. He also speaks at events to trade perspectives on the Southeast Asian ecosystem. One notable point that Ting Yan shared was that it is important for venture capitalists to focus on real exits when investing in startups, in order to return capital to their Limited Partners. This allows for the longer-term sustainability of the venture capital ecosystem and the longevity of the startups that they support. Based on his plenty experience from incubation to early stage investing, we learnt many valuable lessons from how to find good startups/founders, what were the challenges for founders and investors in the Southeast Asian startup ecosystem. We sincerely appreciate Ting Yan's time and the invaluable knowledge he shared with us. His expertise and perspective were truly enlightening. ASEAD (Yuichi Sakano & Shawn Tan) #INSEADmoments #ASEAD #INSEAD #24D #Entrepreneurship #Startup #SSUP #Singapore #Japan

Exciting news! 🚀 We are thrilled to share that anybill, Localyze, and SECJUR—three of our portfolio companies—have been recognised among the fastest-growing startups in Germany for 2024, as featured in the prestigious Sifted 50! 🎉 🤸🏽♀️ This is a testament to the incredible work these teams are doing to innovate and scale in their respective industries. We're proud to be part of their journey and excited about what's next! Check out the full report in the comments🌟  #Startups #Innovation #Growth #Investing #Sifted50 Noor van Boven & Anna Brandt

#fundingalert 💼Company: Tomato.ai 💰Funding: $2.1Million+ ⚡Round: Seed 👥Investors: Gaingels, Recursive Ventures, and Cardumen Capital were among the backers. Tomato.ai softens the accents of offshore agents as they speak to customers to improve intelligibility and trust. The solution is offered to offshore call centers managed by BPOs, or directly by enterprises. The money will be used by the business to grow both its operations and growth initiatives. Tomato.ai is offering two solutions: noise cancellation and accent softening (beta), under the direction of CTO James Fan and CEO Ofer Ronen. Raghavendra Vedula, Yang Gao, Yizhi Hong   Read more - https://lnkd.in/gV2-TVGw To share your startup story write us on - contact@startuprise.io #Tomatoai #business #intelligibility #funding #fundingnews #news #startup #startupnews #startuprise

Bling Capital secures $270M to fuel early-stage startups, empowering entrepreneurs to scale innovative ideas across diverse industries. This fund reinforces Bling Capital's commitment to supporting the next wave of breakthrough companies. #VentureCapital #BlingCapital #StartupFunding #Innovation #EmergingTiger

To our startups, partners, and stakeholders: THANK YOU for joining us on this journey. Together, we’re pushing boundaries, solving critical challenges, and shaping a sustainable future. What was your favorite ICL Planet moment of 2024? Share it below 👇 Here’s to more innovation and impact in 2025! 🌟 #2024Wrapped #Innovation #Sustainability #Startups #AgriFoodTech #Wrapped

Looking back, the global venture capital (VC) market in 2024 has shown signs of resilience despite economic headwinds such as inflation, geopolitical uncertainties, and fluctuating interest rates. A few standout trends from the year: 🌍 Investors prioritize startups with clear paths to profitability rather than growth at all costs. 🌍 HealthTech, ClimateTech, and generative AI attracted significant attention and investment. 🌍 Geographic diversification, with emerging markets having gained traction, fueled by strong demographic and digital trends. 🌍 Corporate Venture Capital played a key role in driving collaboration and strategic partnerships. These trends resonate with ICL PLANET Startup Hub’s strategic focus as we head into 2025, committed to innovation and impactful partnerships. Wishing everyone a strong start to the new year! #RegenerativeAgriculture #VC #CVC #Sustainability #AgriFoodTech #Wrapped

Transforming a vision to value. In today’s fast-moving world, innovation isn’t just an option—it’s a necessity. That’s why we at DB SCHENKER embraced venture clienting, a bold approach to collaborating with startups as clients, not just partners. The result? Since 2016, we have evaluated +4000 startups, launched +130 pilots, and implemented +50 game-changing solutions that are active across different business units,  driving agility, efficiency, and impact. Each startup brought their own unique expertise. Through our DB SCHENKER | STARTup terminal [·], we transformed their innovative ideas into actionable solutions, turning challenges into opportunities. #dbschenker #logistic #innovation #STARTupterminal #startup

At Ostara Advisors, we have the privilege of collaborating with incredible startups that are making a real difference. The passion and technical expertise of these founders never cease to amaze us. Today, we’re highlighting four groundbreaking climate-tech startups that are leading the way in sustainability. Despite the challenges, these companies have shown remarkable resilience and innovation. Stay tuned as we dive into their impact stories! Don’t forget to follow Ostara Advisors for more insights into the world of climate-tech and impact-driven innovation. Tesla ReNew Climeworks Beyond Meat #ClimateTech #Sustainability #Innovation #Impact #Startups #OstaraAdvisors

As we witness a remarkable shift in the Indian startup ecosystem, sustainability is emerging as a core value. It’s truly inspiring to see businesses committed to both profits and the planet, attracting investors who share this vision. Sustainability isn't just a term, it's a critical factor in shaping the future of business. At VentureSoul Partners, we believe that integrating sustainable practices is not only ethical but also a smart investment strategy. Share your thoughts on how important sustainability factors are to you when choosing to invest in Indian startups. ⬇ ♻ #Sustainability #GreenInvestments #IndianStartups #EcoFriendly #FutureOfBusiness #VentureCapital #ImpactInvesting #VentureSoulPartners #InnovationFinance #SustainableGrowth