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Silkhaus specializes in providing hospitality services by curating boutique apartments in metropolitan areas. The company focuses on designing eco-friendly travel accommodations that prioritize energy efficiency and incorporate environmentally-friendly furniture. By offering the conveniences of a hotel alongside the comforts of home, Silkhaus aims to enhance the living experience for both leisure and business travelers. Their commitment to customer satisfaction is supported by 24/7 mobile assistance and a digital concierge, ensuring that guests have access to support and services whenever needed.

BOND is the first inspiration-driven live shopping platform that connects creators, brands, and consumers.

Fintech Farm is a financial technology company focused on creating and operating digital banks in emerging markets. Rather than offering financial services directly, it partners with local banks to leverage their licensing and infrastructure. Fintech Farm provides a comprehensive 'turn-key' solution for these banks, which includes software development and operational support for neobanks. Its services encompass consultancy in areas such as customer acquisition, marketing strategies, credit policy, underwriting, and anti-fraud measures, alongside customer support. By acting as the operator of neobanks, Fintech Farm enables its clients to establish successful digital banking solutions tailored to the needs of emerging markets.

Klikit is an innovative enterprise technology platform designed to enhance efficiency in dine-in and food delivery operations for restaurants. It offers a comprehensive solution that manages delivery across various brands, locations, and channels, utilizing automation to minimize human errors, missed orders, and downtime. Additionally, Klikit connects restaurants with influential creators to help launch virtual food brands, providing opportunities for additional revenue streams. By analyzing and optimizing operations across delivery channels, Klikit enables restaurants to maximize profits and improve overall business performance.

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CloudEats operates cloud kitchens in the Philippines, focusing on efficient delivery services through non-retail spaces designed specifically for food preparation. As of March 2020, the company manages five cloud kitchens that accommodate a total of 70 in-house restaurant brands. These brands are accessible across major food delivery platforms, including Grab Food, Foodpanda, and Lalafood. CloudEats specializes in a variety of food services, including meals, beverages, baked goods, and frozen and prepared foods, allowing customers to enjoy a diverse range of culinary options from the comfort of their homes.

Atlantic Money is a money transfer provider that offers international transactions for a flat fixed fee of £3 or €3 at the current exchange rate. All the way up to £1m or €1m. Atlantic Money is a international player in payment services that offers the world's cheapest solution for money transfers in foreign currencies. Atlantic Money was established in 2020 in London, England.

Pina Earth is a climate tech startup unlocking carbon markets for European forest owners. Local forests can become certified carbon projects through an independent certification with Pina. As a result, climate-resilient forests become a reality, and sustainable forestry is rewarded with recurring income. The carbon stored in forests can be accurately measured and monitored by combining cutting-edge remote sensing technologies and artificial intelligence. Pina Earth's platform assists forest owners in registering their land for carbon credits. It then sells what amounts to a high-tech forest management service, assisting landowners in making forest adaptations such as planting climate-resilient tree species, which should generate extra carbon credits over time compared to if they did not undertake the sustainability-focused measures that will allow the forest to take up more carbon.

BVNK offers a modern payment infrastructure that integrates traditional banking and blockchain technology on a single platform. The company enables businesses to send and receive stablecoin payments, convert between different currencies, and incorporate cryptocurrency payments into their checkout processes. BVNK's flexible platform is supported by extensive global licensing and compliance expertise, allowing innovators to swiftly and effectively launch new payment products. Additionally, BVNK provides a customizable banking system that combines a shared core with unique modules tailored to each client's needs, helping them reduce costs, enhance flexibility, and modernize their banking operations.

Kitopi is a Kitchen as a Service (KaaS) platform that facilitates the establishment of delivery-only restaurant locations by offering managed kitchen infrastructure and software solutions. Founded in 2018 by Mohamad Ballout, Saman Darkan, Bader Ataya, and Andy Arenas, Kitopi operates a network of over 60 cloud kitchens across the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and Bahrain. The company enables restaurateurs to minimize capital expenditure and streamline operations by providing essential services such as management, call assistance, delivery management, trained staff, and specialized technology. Although Kitopi expanded into the United States in 2019, it exited the market following the onset of the pandemic.

Spades is reinventing the dine-in checkout experiences for customers, so restaurants can passionately do what they love – improve quality of service, increase table turnaround and promote staff tips.

SaveIN is a social finance platform that assists individuals in managing their healthcare expenses by facilitating the discovery of nearby healthcare practices and allowing users to split their medical bills into manageable monthly installments. The platform aims to enhance user experiences in banking and daily financial transactions by organizing lending, borrowing, and money recording among trusted contacts such as family, friends, and business partners. Through its comprehensive suite of products and services, SaveIN addresses the needs of users in the retail and personal finance sectors, promoting a more accessible approach to financial management.

Peeba is a curated online wholesale marketplace designed to enhance the shopping experience for local retailers in Asia. By connecting independent retailers with a carefully selected catalog of brands, Peeba provides a platform that features a wide range of consumer products, including home accessories, beauty items, and kitchen goods. The marketplace utilizes artificial intelligence to streamline the shopping process and improve product discovery, allowing retailers to efficiently source products from both local and global brands. This innovative approach aims to support retailers in expanding their sales and optimizing their inventory choices.

Our mission is to transform the ecommerce entrepreneur journey by discovering their brands and inspiring innovative teams who re-think brand expansion and scaling strategies to elevate independent local products into global brands.

Our mission is to transform the ecommerce entrepreneur journey by discovering their brands and inspiring innovative teams who re-think brand expansion and scaling strategies to elevate independent local products into global brands.

Trace Finance is a financial platform that supports Payment Facilitators, cryptocurrency companies, and cross-border businesses by providing foreign exchange services, non-resident accounts, and streamlined cross-border payments. The company focuses on assisting Latin American startups, enabling them to establish global accounts quickly and facilitating international money transfers without significant delays. By offering a range of paralegal services at no extra cost, Trace Finance aims to transform the foreign exchange market and global banking landscape for startups in the region. Notable clients include Dlocal, Volt.io, and Okx, all of which utilize Trace Finance for their local and cross-border payment needs. The company is committed to enhancing the speed and efficiency of payment processes for enterprises on a global scale.

GoZayaan Limited is an online travel agency based in Dhaka, Bangladesh, founded in 2017. The company aims to simplify travel for customers in emerging markets by offering a comprehensive platform for booking both local and international flights, as well as hotel accommodations. GoZayaan provides a user-friendly experience that includes payment options for local currency cards and mobile financial services, addressing the unique needs of Bangladeshi travelers who are unable to access global platforms like Expedia. By leveraging technology, GoZayaan seeks to transform the travel industry in Bangladesh and enhance the overall travel experience for its users.

Peddlr is a free mobile point-of-sale (POS) application designed to assist micro and small businesses in the Philippines and Southeast Asia in transitioning to the digital realm. The platform simplifies business management by offering essential features such as offline functionality, inventory management, expense tracking, and reporting tools. By providing these resources at no cost, Peddlr empowers entrepreneurs to effectively manage their operations, increase profitability, and enhance their overall business performance.

PortalOne AS, based in Oslo, Norway, is a pioneering hybrid games company that merges traditional gaming with interactive television to create unique entertainment experiences. Founded in 2018, the company offers a gaming platform accessible via mobile devices, hosting daily 24-hour tournaments across various game genres, including exclusive titles from Atari such as "Pong," "Breakout," and "Centipede." Players compete to ascend leaderboards for a chance to win real prizes like cash and vacations. A key feature of PortalOne's offerings is the "Arcade Show," which integrates live TV elements with gameplay, featuring celebrity guests who engage with players in real time. PortalOne aims to expand its reach beyond the US, Canada, and Norway, aspiring to create a global platform that hosts hundreds of games and diverse show formats. By blending the best aspects of gaming and television, PortalOne seeks to establish itself as the leading destination for hybrid games, akin to how Spotify and Netflix dominate their respective industries.

CHAI is a fintech company focused on developing infrastructure technologies aimed at enhancing the digital economy. The company offers a comprehensive platform that includes a debit card, a merchant-facing payment API, and an e-wallet, all of which utilize blockchain technology. This platform enables both merchants and individual users to access a variety of payment options quickly and efficiently, allowing merchants to integrate these solutions in under an hour. Additionally, users can conveniently make online purchases by linking their bank accounts.

Forest Co., Ltd. operates as an e-commerce aggregator, seeks to identify sustainable, high-quality products and brands that embrace the spirit of Japan and help them grow and enter the global market by using the power of technology.

Dropezy is Indonesia's first quick commerce company that specializes in the rapid delivery of groceries and household essentials. The platform offers a selection of over 2,000 non-perishable products, allowing customers to shop conveniently through a mobile application. With a commitment to delivering items within 15 minutes, Dropezy operates 24/7, making it easy for consumers to access daily necessities at any time. The service also includes the option for customers to make payments at a later time, further enhancing the hassle-free shopping experience. The company's mission is to establish 15-minute delivery as a new standard in the market.

Zazume is an end-to-end rental management software simplifying the entire letting process for real estate companies, landlords. It works with real estate professionals, from letting agencies to property managers (Built-to-Rent, coliving, opcos, family offices, REIT, student housing…) to replace manual with digital processes and optimize the tenant’s journey from search to living. Zazume is an end-to-end rental management software simplifying the entire letting process for real estate companies, landlords.

Qupital is a fintech company that provides cross-border e-commerce sellers with financing services using big data and a self-developed risk control model. It aims to improve financing efficiency by digitalizing the financing process. Qupital operates an online invoice discounting and exchange platform designed to help in injecting liquidity into the market. The platform helps qualified businesses to raise finance against their receivables by connecting them with professional investors' inequitable win-win opportunities, enabling businesses to reduce the cost of financing and professional investors to access an entirely new asset class of accounts receivables. The company was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Kowloon, Hong Kong.

Hofy is a remote work management platform that facilitates the establishment of home offices and on-site services for businesses of any size. The platform allows organizations to pre-approve home office products, set budgets for teams, and manage equipment requests. It also enables users to track deliveries and arrange for the collection of home working equipment, thereby enhancing security and productivity. By streamlining administrative processes, Hofy helps businesses efficiently scale remote working and reduce employee absenteeism.

Rainforest buys e-commerce brands and grows them with a focus on long-term success. They believe that being part of Rainforest improves the brands’ longevity, financial returns, and sustainability outcomes.

Curefoods is a prominent multi-brand cloud kitchen chain in India, focusing on food delivery and cooking across a variety of cuisines with over 200 kitchens. The company manages a diverse portfolio of food brands, including EatFit, Yumlane, Aligarh House Biryani, MasalaBox, and Paratha Box, catering to a wide range of customer preferences. By acquiring and collaborating with smaller, successful food brands, Curefoods fosters their growth and integrates them into its operations. This strategy not only expands the culinary options available to customers but also emphasizes quality and sustainability in food offerings. Ultimately, Curefoods aims to provide accessible, nutritious food that meets diverse palates and dietary needs.

Our mission is to transform the ecommerce entrepreneur journey by discovering their brands and inspiring innovative teams who re-think brand expansion and scaling strategies to elevate independent local products into global brands.

G.O.A.T Brand Labs specializes in acquiring and scaling distinctive direct-to-consumer brands within the lifestyle sector, which encompasses fashion, home, nutrition, beauty, and personal care. The company enhances brand performance by delivering data-driven insights and efficient operational support, coupled with extensive expertise in brand development, digital marketing, and product innovation. Through its strategic approach, G.O.A.T Brand Labs aims to fortify brand defensibility, accelerate growth, and improve key metrics such as user experience and consumer engagement, ultimately expanding the customer base and enhancing brand loyalty.

Kitopi is a Kitchen as a Service (KaaS) platform that facilitates the establishment of delivery-only restaurant locations by offering managed kitchen infrastructure and software solutions. Founded in 2018 by Mohamad Ballout, Saman Darkan, Bader Ataya, and Andy Arenas, Kitopi operates a network of over 60 cloud kitchens across the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and Bahrain. The company enables restaurateurs to minimize capital expenditure and streamline operations by providing essential services such as management, call assistance, delivery management, trained staff, and specialized technology. Although Kitopi expanded into the United States in 2019, it exited the market following the onset of the pandemic.

Rainforest buys e-commerce brands and grows them with a focus on long-term success. They believe that being part of Rainforest improves the brands’ longevity, financial returns, and sustainability outcomes.

Unybrands is an e-commerce platform to buy, build, and boost online brands. The platform specializing in categories, such as personal care, pet care, household products, and juvenile and baby, unybrands also provides exit opportunities for entrepreneurs, including cash-upfront deals or long-term partnerships for sellers who wish to stay involved. Unybrands was founded in 2020 and is based in Miami, Florida with offices in Berlin, London, and Seattle.