The Org looked at some of the venture capital firms that invested on the continent in the past year with a particular focus on the fintech industry, as the most well-funded sector in 2021. 

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Who Funded What? Looking at VC Activity in Africa in 2021

The Org spoke with Novoa, CEO and co-founder of Favik, who shared a little bit of his entrepreneurship story, and told us all about how he ended up being a pioneer in the content creator economy. 

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Meet LatAm’s Newest Creator Economy Pioneer

In our second annual list story, we combed through hundreds of tech companies to find out which ones are operating the most transparently. Take a look at who made our list. 

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The 100 Most Transparent Tech Companies of 2021

The way public markets have repriced tech companies this year could have a lasting impact on new tech public listings into 2022 — not to mention the market disruption and hesitancy caused in part by COVID-19 that likely won’t go away in the coming months. Here are some of the tech companies we anticipate will go public next year.

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The Most Anticipated Tech Exits to Watch in 2022

The Org looked into Latin America’s leading growth marketing agencies to better understand what strategies they leverage to help brands get noticed. 

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The Social Opportunity

Given the Buckeye State’s burgeoning status as a startup destination, we decided to take a look at five prominent and promising startups that have set themselves up for success in 2021.

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Five Startups to Watch in Ohio in 2021

The U.K. is at the forefront of the edtech revolution. According to a report by global recruiter Robert Walters and data provider Vacancysoft, the sector grew by 72% in 2020, and the Digital Economy Council projected it to be worth more than £3.4 billion by mid-2021. As edtech companies rapidly scale their workforces, team building — and doing it sustainably and with high-quality recruitment — has been vital for startups across the sector.

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One Key Element Driving Growth in the U.K.’s Booming Edtech Sector 

Despite female-led ventures being 63% less likely to receive VC funding, the number of sole female-led startups that received funding between 2016 and 2021 increased by 72% compared with the period from 2011 to 2015; the funding amount raised increased fourfold. The Org spoke with Valentina Giraldo, a Colombian entrepreneur who owns LAVALENTINA, one of the most recognized digital creative agencies in Latin America. Her story is the reflection of what women are capable of. 

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It’s Time for Women to Take Over LatAm’s Entrepreneurship Ecosystem

Rebecca Egger, an experienced product manager teams up with her mother, Dr. Helen Egger, a renowned pediatric doctor and early childhood mental health expert, to reimagine children's mental healthcare. The Org speaks with Rebecca Egger to learn about how Little Otter is changing the lives of families through technology. 

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How One Mother-Daughter Startup Team is Making Children’s Mental Health Services More Accessible

The Org spoke to the CEO and co-founder of Afrikrea, an online marketplace that has carved a niche for itself by giving products made in Africa access to global markets, while empowering women and SMEs on the continent. 

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How E-commerce Marketplace Afrikrea is Putting SMEs From Africa on the Global Map

The Org has compiled a list of 50 early-stage cryptocurrency companies based in the United States, ranging from seed to Series D to keep an eye out for in 2022.

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50 Early Stage Crypto Companies to Watch in 2022

China’s commercial real estate industry has grown rapidly over the past five years. According to an industry research report from IBISWorld, the industry revenue is expected to increase at an annualized 2.9% over the five years through 2021, to $326.8 billion. The Org speaks with Jill Gu, founder of Made in House, a creative agency that works closely with brands seeking to define their place in China's commercial real estate landscape.

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How a Young Startup is Adding Color to China's Real Estate Industry

This year, startups in Texas have received roughly $1.3 billion in venture capital funding, and Austin has gained the moniker Silicon Hills. As Austin grows to become a prominent tech hubs in the United States, many startups are also looking to open up offices in the city. This includes Shippo, a company on a mission to bring businesses closer to their customers through effortless shipping. 

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Why Shipping Unicorn Shippo’s New Office Is In Austin, Texas

Valued at $2 billion, cross-channel marketing platform Iterable is making waves in Silicon Valley, taking on giants like Oracle and Salesforce and gaining market share in the enterprise computing sector. Its platform is designed to simplify relationships between consumers and brands and has attracted notable clients including DoorDash and Zillow. The Org spoke with Iterable's founder, Andrew Boni to learn about how he grew his business.

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