Emerging Markets

8 articles

Fifteen diverse female founders collaborating enthusiastically in a bright, modern co-working space during a Mindset Growth Program workshop.
Founders

Mindset launches Growth Program for 15 female founders

Less than 2% of global venture capital funding reaches women-founded companies, a stark reality Mindset's new Growth Program is designed to directly confront for founders in emerging markets.

Ethan Calder·August 18, 2026
A futuristic cityscape symbolizing innovation and growth in India, Nigeria, and Ukraine, with interconnected technology and global investment.
Founders

Emerging Hubs: Startup Accelerators Fuel Growth in India, Nigeria, Ukraine

In Kyiv, a startup incubator operating from a bomb shelter secured $5 million in seed funding for an AI-driven logistics platform, directly defying ongoing conflict.

Ethan Calder·August 17, 2026
Diverse entrepreneurs collaborating around a holographic world map, symbolizing global startup expansion and innovation.
Founders

Global startup programs foster entrepreneurs for international expansion

Ukrainian AI vehicle inspection startup, Self Inspection, secured $10 million in financing, led by Sandberg Bernthal Venture Partners, The Recursive reports.

Ethan Calder·July 19, 2026
Mumbai cityscape at dawn with entrepreneurs collaborating, representing India's booming startup culture and economic dynamism.
Founders

India's Startup Growth Fuels New Business Resilience

Jio Platforms has filed regulatory papers for a Mumbai IPO aiming to raise around $3.

Ethan Calder·June 21, 2026
Diverse individuals in a futuristic African city interacting with holographic AI interfaces, representing innovation and growth in emerging markets.
Founders

African AI startups refine market strategy for emerging market success

AethexAI, a voice AI startup focused on Africa and the Middle East, handles over 17,000 calls per day with its platform.

Ethan Calder·June 8, 2026
Founders and investors collaborating on a holographic display showcasing a sustainable business model, symbolizing the success of impact-driven investment.
Insights

Founders Find New Returns with Impact-Driven Investment Models

Secha Capital's Impact Fund II has rapidly grown to target $40 million, securing substantial investor confidence in a strategy that deliberately defies the typical tech-startup narrative.

Lucas Bennet·May 6, 2026
Diverse women founders collaborating in a modern office space, symbolizing innovation and investment in emerging markets.
Founders

Aurora Ventures launches investment program for women founders

Aurora Ventures launched an early-stage investment program for women founders in emerging markets, backed by inDrive.

Ethan Calder·April 30, 2026
Digital marketers analyzing AI-driven data and global trends on a holographic interface, showcasing the evolving skill sets required in emerging markets.
Marketing

Emerging Markets Seek Digital Marketers with Evolving Skill Sets

In Brazil, job descriptions for digital marketers now frequently demand proficiency in AI-driven analytics and content localization, a stark contrast to just three years ago when basic social media sk

Maya Rios·April 12, 2026