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ASIA •
Lebanon's startup scene is built for global markets
Lebanon's startup ecosystem operates on a fundamentally different premise than most tech hubs. While entrepreneurs in larger markets might spend years perfecting their domestic strategy, Lebanese founders incorporate abroad and sketch international e
How Armenia built an ecosystem bigger than its borders
Armenia has quietly built one of the region's most sophisticated startup ecosystems. The country's tech diaspora, with deep Silicon Valley roots, gives it an edge that neighboring countries can't easily replicate.
How Mongolia's landlocked startup scene is thriving
When you think of Mongolia, startup innovation probably isn't the first thing that comes to mind. But this landlocked country is quietly building something unexpected: a tech ecosystem that's learned to turn geographic constraints into creative advan
CENTRAL AND EASTERN EUROPE •
Innovation under pressure: How Ukraine’s tech sector defies odds
Ukraine's tech sector thrives amid challenges, developing resilient solutions that work in any conditions. See how innovation under pressure creates technology the world needs.
GLOBAL • AGRICULTURE
How agricultural innovation is shaping up in Eastern Europe and Central Asia
Agritech startups in Eastern Europe and Central Asia are transforming farming with local innovations tackling drought, resource limits, and climate change.
MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA •
How Egypt is moving from hypergrowth to sustainable innovation
Egypt's startup ecosystem shifts from hypergrowth to sustainable innovation, with founders focusing on profitability and efficiency amid changing investment standards and government support.
LATIN AMERICA • TECHNOLOGY
Círculo de Crédito anuncia nueva alianza con Seedstars para fortalecer su brazo de Corporate Venture Capital (CVC)
Círculo de Crédito, sociedad de información crediticia líder en México, está impulsando la innovación tecnológica a través de su brazo de Corporate Venture Capital (CVC) para promover la innovación y el desarrollo tecnológico en el ecosistema de conf
Meet the startups modernizing Kazakhstan's tech lands
Kazakhstan's tech startups are revolutionizing infrastructure and services across the vast country, creating innovative solutions to modernize essential systems despite formidable geographic challenges.
Tajikistan is building its digital foundations
Tajikistan's entrepreneurs focus on building essential digital infrastructure, transforming access to services in a country where internet reaches just less than half of the population.
How Belarusian tech talent is reshaping Eastern Europe's digital future
Discover how Belarusian tech companies' migration to Poland and Lithuania is creating new innovation hubs and transforming Eastern Europe's digital landscape with global ambitions.
How Moldova is building its tech hub
Moldova emerges as a pragmatic tech hub, with local startups solving real-world problems through practical innovation. Learn how its strategic location and incentives are attracting tech talent.
GLOBAL •
Beyond the Valley
Discover the hidden tech ecosystems of Eastern Europe and Central Asia, where entrepreneurs are building crucial solutions that transform how millions live and work.
iGravity and Seedstars Join Forces to Manage the SECO Startup Fund
iGravity and Seedstars are proud to announce their engagement as managers of the SECO Startup Fund (SSF), marking the beginning of an exciting new chapter for the initiative
Africa Investment Forum 2024 Market Days: Seedstars Africa Ventures I announces $42m first close
Seedstars Africa Ventures I, a venture capital fund making early-stage investments in highly scalable start-ups in Africa, has achieved a first close of $42 million, with participation from the African Development Bank, EIB Global with the support of
Seedstars and Visa Foundation announce first cohort of SEED Inclusivity Program supporting entrepreneurs with disabilities in Asia
Seedstars and Visa Foundation select 15 innovative disability-focused startups across Asia for SEED Inclusivity Program, supporting entrepreneurs with disabilities and assistive tech.
GLOBAL • OTHER
Financial Solutions for Migrant Women Report 2024
With nearly half of the world's 280 million international migrants being women, their financial inclusion represents both a crucial development challenge and a significant market opportunity
Seedstars & Redwood Ventures Announce Strategic Partnership to Accelerate Innovation in Latin America
Geneva, Switzerland. October 14, 2024 – Seedstars, a global organization dedicated to supporting startups and entrepreneurs in emerging markets, and Redwood Ventures, a leading venture capital firm in Mexico, today announced a strategic partnership a
UN Expands Global Youth Climate Innovation Programme to Empower Young Leaders in Developing Countries
The United Nations Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN), in partnership with Seedstars, has unveiled an expanded Youth Climate Innovation (YCI) Programme for the 2024-2025 cycle aiming to empower young innovators from developing countries acr
Seedstars and Visa Foundation Launch SEED Inclusivity Program to Empower Entrepreneurs with Disabilities in Asia
Seedstars and Visa Foundation today announced the launch of the SEED (Seedstars Entrepreneurship Ecosystem Development) Inclusivity Program, aimed at supporting entrepreneurs with disabilities and disability-focused businesses across Asia, focusing o
Championing Climate Tech in Africa: Seedstars Africa Ventures’ Strategic Investments in Beacon Power Services
The landscape of climate tech in Africa is evolving rapidly, with a growing focus on solutions that not only mitigate environmental impact but also drive economic growth.
ANDE Conference: Unlocking big ideas for small business
Seedstars Capital & iThink VC forge strategic partnership to boost tech innovation in Latin America’s emerging ecosystems
Seedstars Capital the global alternative investment platform specializing in emerging markets, and iThink VC, a venture capital firm based in Paraguay focused on Latin America's nascent ecosystems, today announced a strategic partnership aimed at nur
How fintech is revolutionizing refugee finance
Discover how fintech is transforming the lives of migrants and refugees through innovative financial solutions. Learn about inspiring startups like Patapia, founded by refugee Rebecca Aime, which empower women with digital business skills and microcr
Is green the new gold in emerging markets too?
Discover the trillion-dollar opportunity hidden in emerging markets to drive climate tech innovation and shape a sustainable future.