Opinion
Why super apps look very different depending on where they're from
Western tech giants are seeking to emulate the super app trend that took emerging markets by storm.
Opinion
Opinion
Do foreign aid organizations hurt the startups they claim to help?
Often constituting the only funding source in nascent startup ecosystems, foreign aid organizations' involvement in the startup world also comes with significant downsides.
Opinion
The thunderous entrance of sovereign wealth funds into the VC world
Benefitting from a virtually unlimited influx of capital, sovereign wealth funds have quietly been ramping up their investments in startups worldwide.
Opinion
The rise of startups built on WhatsApp
Following the no-code ethos, founders around the world are leveraging WhatsApp's gargantuan user base to supercharge their startups.
Opinion
Why startups are courting convenience stores from Mexico to Indonesia
Convenience stores, especially in emerging markets, represent a treasure trove of opportunities for startups - big tech even wants a slice.
Opinion
The secret ingredient to a successful startup ecosystem: the government
Governments often provide the impetus necessary to get the ball rolling.
Opinion
Crypto and remittances: a match made in heaven?
An often forgotten pillar of the global economy, the remittance market is being transformed by blockchain technology.
LATAM
What Nubank's IPO means for the future of LATAM fintech
Nubank's rise to fame says a lot about the potential of fintech in LATAM.
Opinion
How Y-Combinator built a mafia in emerging markets
Part teacher part king-maker, Y-Combinator's absolute dominance in Africa, Asia and LATAM is a fascinating phenomenon.