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This New Retail cafe chain’s online app and 540+ shops have gained over 1.3m users in six months, eroding Starbucks' dominance in China.
This New Retail cafe chain’s online app and 540+ shops have gained over 1.3m users in six months, eroding Starbucks' dominance in China.
Let’s GOI - from urgent parcel deliveries to professional bulky shipments - the Spanish last-mile logistics app offers faster and cheaper services than conventional couriers.
Let’s GOI - from urgent parcel deliveries to professional bulky shipments - the Spanish last-mile logistics app offers faster and cheaper services than conventional couriers.
Spain's second unicorn Glovo aims to become profitable by 2021, expanding app to offer almost any type of goods for delivery within minutes.
Spain's second unicorn Glovo aims to become profitable by 2021, expanding app to offer almost any type of goods for delivery within minutes.
Solving the last-mile problem of absent recipients that frustrates many e-commerce and delivery companies, the Citibox mailbox-plus-app solution lets customers collect their shopping 24/7.
Solving the last-mile problem of absent recipients that frustrates many e-commerce and delivery companies, the Citibox mailbox-plus-app solution lets customers collect their shopping 24/7.
Logistics “Uber” startup Kargo.co.id makes shipping easy and safe by offering on-demand logistics services to optimize productivity for transport operators.
Logistics “Uber” startup Kargo.co.id makes shipping easy and safe by offering on-demand logistics services to optimize productivity for transport operators.
Fast like the wind, Mr Feng’s army of mobile-technology-enabled “courier-warriors” provide reliable on-demand intracity delivery for individuals and businesses; and is Hangzhou’s No. 1 player.
Fast like the wind, Mr Feng’s army of mobile-technology-enabled “courier-warriors” provide reliable on-demand intracity delivery for individuals and businesses; and is Hangzhou’s No. 1 player.
China’s third most popular bike-sharing app provides differentiated services, such as lower rates and electronic parking stations.
China’s third most popular bike-sharing app provides differentiated services, such as lower rates and electronic parking stations.
Auto care P2P platform connecting car owners with Youleyangche-trained mechanics delivering reliable service in a disorganized, opaque market. User ratings/reviews directly influence mechanics’ incomes.
Auto care P2P platform connecting car owners with Youleyangche-trained mechanics delivering reliable service in a disorganized, opaque market. User ratings/reviews directly influence mechanics’ incomes.
Ousting cram schools with technology, this on-demand tutor app lets tutors get more competitive and better paid. Students gain market transparency, convenience, without paying more.
Ousting cram schools with technology, this on-demand tutor app lets tutors get more competitive and better paid. Students gain market transparency, convenience, without paying more.
A leading one-stop Chinese pet-care brand trusted by many pet lovers, Leepet offers on-demand services, social networking, e-commerce, offline stores, even an animal hospital.
A leading one-stop Chinese pet-care brand trusted by many pet lovers, Leepet offers on-demand services, social networking, e-commerce, offline stores, even an animal hospital.
World’s first “non-docking” bicycle-sharing platform, Ofo rents out bikes that are unlocked through its app and returned anywhere for the next user at RMB 1/hour.
World’s first “non-docking” bicycle-sharing platform, Ofo rents out bikes that are unlocked through its app and returned anywhere for the next user at RMB 1/hour.
Inspired by America’s foodie trendsetter Blue Apron, BlackGarlic brings the gourmet meal kit craze to Indonesia’s affluent urbanites.
Inspired by America’s foodie trendsetter Blue Apron, BlackGarlic brings the gourmet meal kit craze to Indonesia’s affluent urbanites.
Endorsed by China’s biggest online shopping/payment platforms, home services app and marketplace Yunjiazheng is handy for hiring a cleaner or carer.
Endorsed by China’s biggest online shopping/payment platforms, home services app and marketplace Yunjiazheng is handy for hiring a cleaner or carer.
Southeast Asian startups to keep riding digitalization, IPO boom, investors say
O2O business models and growing interest in ESG are also key themes, as regional startups gain $4.4bn of funding in first half of 2021
Want to cut plastic packaging? Notpla's edible seaweed sachets are an option
From its edible whiskey “bubbles” to biodegradable Teflon-free container liners, Notpla seeks to replace single-use plastic and help food companies boost their green credentials
Gojek and Tokopedia merge to form GoTo
The new entity, now Indonesia’s largest tech group, plans to go public in Indonesia and the US, targeting a $40bn valuation
ScentRealm: Digitally reproducing scents on demand
Unlike colors and sounds, scents are hard to code and digitalize. ScentRealm has not only done it, but has also opened its scent editor and database to the public
HigoSense launching advanced mobile device for self-triage and diagnosis, boosting telemedicine
The Polish medtech has developed a five-in-one diagnostic device for throat, ear, heart checks and more, with diagnosis in four minutes and compatible with diagnostic equipment
Rheaply: Pioneering B2B asset reuse through technology
Through its SaaS platform, this Chicago-based startup finds success in the under-served corporate second-hand market, essential to any successful circular economy, recently landing $8m Series A
Plant on Demand: Helping small-scale organic farmers to thrive, sustainably
Plant on Demand will soon deploy product PODX’s “prescriptive” analytics to boost organic farmers’ productivity and prices, by optimizing future crop yields to match seasonal sales trends
Amid Covid-19, contactless smart mailbox startup Mayordomo eyes €75m revenue by 2024
Mayordomo's Smart Point app-locker system helps consumers get the best deals online while minimizing CO2 emissions from multiple vendors’ last-mile deliveries
Knokcare: Telemedicine app connects you to doctors in 30 minutes
Seeking funding of over €1m, Portugal’s digital healthcare pioneer is expanding its SaaS to tap new markets in Europe, Africa and Latin America
“Sniper investor” Zhu Xiaohu: GSR Ventures chief’s slow but steady way of spotting future unicorns
Known for his conservative investing in China’s often-euphoric tech startup scene, Zhu Xiaohu has caught unicorns like Didi Chuxing while making a profitable exit from Ofo just before it sank
Last-mile delivery disrupted post-Covid: How Spanish startups can show a better way forward
As the recent jump in online retail and home deliveries looks set to stay, startups are playing a key role in reshaping the Spanish last-mile logistics scene to meet new challenges
In depth: The business ecosystems China’s tech giants and unicorns build
Startups could accept to join Alibaba, Tencent or other tech giants in their ecosystems and scale quickly. Or they could say no and keep their independence. But do they really have a choice?
Last-mile delivery tech pioneer Mox expands into e-commerce amid Covid-19 online shopping surge
Last-mile logistical solutions provider Mox scaled its business across markets during the Covid-19 lockdown and is looking to raise €8.2m
Spain’s 100% renewable energy goal: How its startup ecosystem is rising to the challenge
Energy majors and public entities are backing renewable energy startups in the country's bet on the Green Economy
Cobee: On-demand staff payroll and benefits in an app and card
Backed by Speedinvest, Target Global and Encomenda, Cobee's employee-focused HR SaaS is redefining staff benefits management and beyond
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