--- title: "Seedstars Life" url: https://www.seedstars.com/content-hub/life/ --- 1. [HOME](/) 2. [OUR RESOURCES](/content-hub/) 3. SEEDSTARS LIFE 1. 2. 3. 4. AFRICA • AGRICULTURE & TECHNOLOGY # Seedstars Documentary The first Seedstars documentary about the fascinating journey of change-makers from emerging markets [__](https://www.seedstars.com/content-hub/life/seedstarsthedocumentary-emerging-market-entrepreneurs/) GLOBAL • HEALTHCARE # The Mag: Accessibility These two companies are helping millions of people with disabilities see and hear the world with the help of technology. [__](https://www.seedstars.com/content-hub/life/mag-accessibility/) GLOBAL • EDUCATION # The Mag: Education How Programa Valentina, winner of Transforming Education Prize, prepares young talents in Latam to the challenges of the global market. [__](https://www.seedstars.com/content-hub/life/mag-education/) GLOBAL • ENVIRONMENT # The Mag: Environment Africa has the largest restoration opportunity of any continent. This founder from Ethiopia knows how to save 500 million trees per year. [__](https://www.seedstars.com/content-hub/life/mag-environment/) __ __ A hub of unique content for entrepreneurs by entrepreneurs. Short films, podcasts, live discussions with company leaders, investors, and industry experts to help startups learn, connect, and be heard globally. ### Latest articles ### Investment [ GLOBAL • INVESTMENT Learning & Achievements Seedstars International Ventures Fund 2: One year since launch One year since the launch of Seedstars International Ventures II, let's check some key learnings we’ve picked up along the way. __ ](https://www.seedstars.com/content-hub/life/learning-achievements-seedstars-international-ventures/) [ GLOBAL • INVESTMENT Sustainability over Hacks: How Embracing Growth Partners Can Spark a Startup's Journey Regardless of the industry, business model, geography, or team, all startups have one thing in common: they want to grow fast. __ ](https://www.seedstars.com/content-hub/life/sustainability-over-hacks-how-embracing-growth-partners-can-spark-startups-journey/) [ GLOBAL • INVESTMENT Emerging Venture Capital Fund Managers in Emerging Markets: Unveiling Key Insights From our own data After reviewing decks and speaking with amazing fund managers, we have crunched the numbers to give you a look and feel of these emerging managers. __ ](https://www.seedstars.com/content-hub/life/emerging-venture-capital-fund-managers-emerging-markets-unveiling-key-insights-our-own-data/) [ AFRICA • INVESTMENT Raising pre-seed and seed capital in Sub-Saharan Africa Raising pre-seed and seed capital in Sub-Saharan Africa. Today, most VC funding (approx. 83%) goes to the Big Four: Nigeria, Egypt, Kenya & South Africa __ ](https://www.seedstars.com/content-hub/life/raising-pre-seed-and-seed-capital-sub-saharan-africa/) [ GLOBAL • INVESTMENT Female Founders in Emerging Markets: Fundraising Challenges & Opportunities In honor of International Women’s Month, Seedstars organized a panel discussion where founders share how they overcame fundraising challenges __ ](https://www.seedstars.com/content-hub/life/female-founders-emerging-markets-fundraising-challenges-opportunities/) [ GLOBAL • INVESTMENT Capital is a commodity. Knowing what to do with it is not. Some capital will flow faster than others and investment terms must be considered, but assuming all things are equal, the real value lies beyond the capital. __ ](https://www.seedstars.com/content-hub/life/capital-commodity-knowing-what-do-it-not/) [ GLOBAL • INVESTMENT Seedstars International Ventures Adds Six New Companies To Portfolio Seedstars International Ventures now has 80 companies in it’s portfolio. __ ](https://www.seedstars.com/content-hub/life/seedstars-international-ventures-adds-six-new-companies-portfolio/) [ GLOBAL • INVESTMENT Investing beyond capital with Seedstars International Ventures On top of capital Seedstars portfolio companies get access our Value Creation Platform where they get support in a variety of ways in order to grow sustainably __ ](https://www.seedstars.com/content-hub/life/investing-beyond-capital-seedstars-international-ventures/) [ GLOBAL • INVESTMENT Future of Finance: Financial inclusion is not the end of the line The last two decades saw billions of dollars invested in financial inclusion which has led to a rise in the percentage of banked adults in developing economies. __ ](https://www.seedstars.com/content-hub/life/future-finance-financial-inclusion-not-end-line/) [ GLOBAL • INVESTMENT Newest Additions to the Seedstars Portfolio Our team has once again selected 8 of the most promising ventures to join the Seedstars Portfolio and to participate in our Growth Program. __ ](https://www.seedstars.com/content-hub/life/newest-additions-seedstars-portfolio/) [ GLOBAL • FINANCIAL SERVICES How Diversification Helped Switzerland During the Pandemic Switzerland has one of the most stable and prosperous economies in the world. Their diverse partnerships helped them out during the pandemic as well. __ ](https://www.seedstars.com/content-hub/life/how-diversification-helped-switzerland-during-pandemic/) [ GLOBAL • INVESTMENT What does startup growth mean and how do you achieve it? 8 game-changing tips from Seedstars growth mentors When lighting a fire in a windy setting, one should always start small, get close to the flames and be attentive. Throwing wood too early or not paying attention to it will only result in going back to square one. __ ](https://www.seedstars.com/content-hub/life/what-does-startup-growth-mean-and-how-do-you-achieve-it-8-game-changing-tips-seedstars-growth-mentors/) [ CENTRAL AND EASTERN EUROPE • INVESTMENT How to support impact investment in CEE and what chess to do with it | Olena Boytsun Olena leads Luminate's funding activities in Central and Eastern Europe, including Ukraine, Georgia, and the Baltics. __ ](https://www.seedstars.com/content-hub/life/how-t-support-impact-investment-in-cee/) [ GLOBAL • FINANCIAL SERVICES How to Raise $1.2m in Funding (Mesfix Case) As Mesfix raised its latest round of $1.2million, Seedstars wanted to get back in touch with Felipe Tascon, co-founder and CEO of Mesfix, and get the inside scoop! __ ](https://www.seedstars.com/content-hub/life/how-raise-12m-funding-mesfix-case/) [ AFRICA • INVESTMENT What’s Your Why: Salum Awadh What kind of startups, Salum, CEO of SSC Capital from Tanzania, is looking as an investor and entrepreneur? __ ](https://www.seedstars.com/content-hub/life/whats-your-why-salum-awadh/) [ MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA • INVESTMENT How Kenza Traveled the World to Find Her Calling and Started an African VC Fund | Kenza Lahlou Kenza was born in Morocco, but has quite a rich international experience: from France and Singapore, all the way to the USA. At some point, she found her calling and decided to go back to her home country. __ ](https://www.seedstars.com/content-hub/life/how-kenza-traveled-world-find-her-calling-and-started-african-vc-fund-kenza-lahlou/) [ CENTRAL AND EASTERN EUROPE • INVESTMENT Winning Marathons and Advising Billionaire Impact Investors | Tenke Zoltani From a Hungarian refugee family who emigrated to the United States, Tenke Zoltani is running fast as part of the Hungarian national running team. __ ](https://www.seedstars.com/content-hub/life/winning-marathons-and-advising-billionaire-impact-investors-tenke-zoltani/) [ GLOBAL • INVESTMENT Fundraising Strategy for an Early-Stage Startup From A to Z The article is based on the training we provide for startups during the Growth Programs . __ ](https://www.seedstars.com/content-hub/learning-resources/fundraising-strategy-early-stage-startup-z/) [ AFRICA • FINANCIAL SERVICES Future bright as african tech startup funding grows Africa has long lagged behind the rest of the world when it comes to investment, even in the continent’s most exciting tech areas. __ ](https://www.seedstars.com/content-hub/life/future-bright-african-tech-startup-funding-grows/) [ CENTRAL AND EASTERN EUROPE • INVESTMENT "The Goal Is to 'Cure' a Slightly Sick Investment Fund Sector," Bas Godska What does it take to be an investor? How venture capitalists choose companies and make their investment decisions? To get answers to these questions, we interviewed one of the most recognized investors in Eastern Europe — Bas Godska,. __ ](https://www.seedstars.com/content-hub/life/goal-cure-slightly-sick-investment-fund-sector-bas-godska/) [ GLOBAL • INVESTMENT "To Become a Successful Angel Investor, I Believe the Trick Is Not to Be Independent", - Joseph de Leon How investors are born and where to find them? What to ask when you meet one and what they are looking for in your startup? __ ](https://www.seedstars.com/content-hub/life/become-successful-angel-investor-i-believe-trick-not-be-independent-joseph-de-leon/) [ LATIN AMERICA • FINANCIAL SERVICES RedCapital: Fostering Growth of Small Businesses in Latam Through Crowdlending RedCapital is a leading crowdlending platform for small business loans in Chile and Peru. Lenders obtain attractive returns while small and medium businesses get loans or invoice discounting at a fair rate. __ ](https://www.seedstars.com/content-hub/life/redcapital-fostering-growth-small-businesses-latam-through-crowdlending/) [ MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA • INVESTMENT MENA exit valuations hit 3B USD MAGNiTT’s latest research reveals 60 startup exits across the MENA region over the last 5 years aggregating to over $3BN in exit valuations. __ ](https://www.seedstars.com/content-hub/life/mena-exit-valuations-hit-3b-usd/) [ GLOBAL • FINANCIAL SERVICES The future is in emerging markets Emerging markets are centres of innovation. Nigeria, Colombia, and Indonesia are no longer symbols of corruption, drug wars, or overpopulation, but actual incubators of talented entrepreneurs. __ ](https://www.seedstars.com/content-hub/life/future-emerging-markets/) ### Seedstars Portfolio [ MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA • How Looking At The Right Metrics Can Drive Your Growth Orcas is an EdTech platform that gives tutors access to lesson plans and provides students with free assessments. They were able to achieve growth with data. __ ](https://www.seedstars.com/content-hub/life/how-looking-right-metrics-can-drive-your-growth/) [ AFRICA • FINANCIAL SERVICES Why Bridging The Financial Inclusion Gap Includes Education On Financial Literacy QuickCheck not only bridges the financial inclusion gap but also educates people about financial instruments and the risks related to loans and overindebtedness as financial literacy isn’t part of the curriculum in many countries. __ ](https://www.seedstars.com/content-hub/life/bridging-financial-inclusion-gap-includes-education-financial-literacy/) [ AFRICA • HEALTHCARE Medsaf Building the Future of Pharmaceutical Procurement in Africa Medsaf became the winner of the Seedstars Malaria Challenge, supported by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation at the Seedstars Summit 2019, and we had a chance to talk with Vivian Nwakah, Co-Founder of Medsaf about their aspirations and plans for the __ ](https://www.seedstars.com/content-hub/life/medsaf-building-future-pharmaceutical-procurement-africa/) [ GLOBAL • REAL ESTATE Making Bolivia Your Home: How Soon-To-Be-Unicorn UltraGrupo is Shaping Bolivian Real Estate UltraGrupo has just secured $520,000 in second-round funding and is going to scale its products to other markets __ ](https://www.seedstars.com/content-hub/life/making-bolivia-your-home-how-soon-be-unicorn-ultragrupo-shaping-bolivian-real-estate/) [ CENTRAL AND EASTERN EUROPE • EDUCATION & CONSULTING What’s You Why: Daria Kroshkina Why Daria, founder and CEO of StudyFree, can’t settle? What drives her and what motivates her every day? Hear Daria’s answers in our next ‘What’s Your Why’ episode! __ ](https://www.seedstars.com/content-hub/life/whats-you-why-daria-kroshkina/) [ AFRICA • AGRICULTURE AgroCenta CEO on the Challenges of Entrepreneurship in Ghana Winning the vote of the entire jury, AgroCenta from Ghana was crowned the Seedstars Global Winner of the 5th edition of Seedstars Summit. __ ](https://www.seedstars.com/content-hub/life/agrocenta-ceo-challenges-entrepreneurship-ghana/) ### Client success stories ### Women Empowerment ### Skills Development and Education ### Climate Action ### Podcasts ### Entrepreneur spotlights ### Seedstars World 2020/21 [ GLOBAL • EDUCATION & CONSULTING Startups are Bringing Digital Education to Emerging Markets Digital education is making education more accessible, affordable and valuable for students across emerging markets. __ ](https://www.seedstars.com/content-hub/life/startups-are-bringing-digital-education-emerging-markets/) [ AFRICA • FINANCIAL SERVICES Why Bridging The Financial Inclusion Gap Includes Education On Financial Literacy QuickCheck not only bridges the financial inclusion gap but also educates people about financial instruments and the risks related to loans and overindebtedness as financial literacy isn’t part of the curriculum in many countries. __ ](https://www.seedstars.com/content-hub/life/bridging-financial-inclusion-gap-includes-education-financial-literacy/) [ GLOBAL • The Grand Finale of the Seedstars World Competition 2020/21 is here! The Grand Finale of the Seedstars World competition is here! Discover the most promising startups of the largest startup competition in emerging markets. __ ](https://www.seedstars.com/content-hub/life/grand-finale-seedstars-world-competition-202021-here/) [ GLOBAL • AGRICULTURE Improving Efficiency and Sustainability of Farming Businesses Through Digital Solutions Gamaya leverages the agronomy and crop knowledge of our partners and uses remote sensing technology to reach scalability. __ ](https://www.seedstars.com/content-hub/life/improving-efficiency-and-sustainability-farming-businesses-through-digital-solutions/) [ GLOBAL • WATER & SANITATION Water Preservation As Means To Living In A More Sustainable Way An idea born when Ramzi had to prepare his child’s bottle at 3 in the morning that changed it all and set off a passion to improve global water management. __ ](https://www.seedstars.com/content-hub/life/water-preservation-means-living-more-sustainable-way/) [ GLOBAL • ENERGY & NATURAL RESOURCES Startups Have Recognized the Importance of Climate Action We can’t afford to passively observe climate change anymore. Check out how these startups are working on their solutions. __ ](https://www.seedstars.com/content-hub/life/startups-have-recognized-importance-climate-action/) [ GLOBAL • AGRICULTURE How Blockchain Can Help To Create Sustainable And Transparent Supply Chains Pierre-Yves Bridel and Peter Gustavsson went on to create OriginFood in 2018, a startup that develops solutions for tracking, tracing and certifying food products, based on blockchain technology. __ ](https://www.seedstars.com/content-hub/life/how-blockchain-can-help-create-sustainable-and-transparent-supply-chains/) [ MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA • EDUCATION & CONSULTING How Learning From Every Single Person You Meet Can Change Your Life We spoke with Hossam Taher, CEO of Orcas, an app that helps learners in K-12 discover the best tutors in their area. __ ](https://www.seedstars.com/content-hub/life/how-learning-every-single-person-you-meet-can-change-your-life/) [ GLOBAL • AGRICULTURE FoodTech in the Grand Finale Find out how startups are revolutionizing Food and AgriTech by tuning into the Grand Finale, in partnership with VAUD. __ ](https://www.seedstars.com/content-hub/life/foodtech-grand-finale/) [ GLOBAL • OTHER Why Women in Entrepreneurship Isn’t Just a Catchphrase We believe that gender equality shouldn’t just be a buzzword pulled out in March. Find out who this year's winner of the Women Entrepreneur Prize is. __ ](https://www.seedstars.com/content-hub/life/why-women-in-entrepreneurship-isnt-just-a-catchphrase/) [ GLOBAL • ECOSYSTEM ENABLER Vaud is the Leading European Innovation Ecosystem: Here is How You Can Fit Right In Seedstars has organized a webinar in partnership with the canton of Vaud on how they can help companies leverage government support for starting or expanding their business in Switzerland or Europe. __ ](https://www.seedstars.com/content-hub/life/vaud-leading-european-innovation-ecosystem-here-how-you-can-fit-right/) [ GLOBAL • FOOD & BEVERAGES Innovation in FoodTech as a Way to Stop World Hunger It may seem unbelievable that in 2021, when humanity has come such a long way in terms of technology and innovation, world hunger is still an issue. __ ](https://www.seedstars.com/content-hub/newsroom/innovation-foodtech-way-stop-world-hunger/) [ GLOBAL • TECH Discover Canton of Vaud as a leading European center for Innovation in Switzerland You're invited to attend this webinar where you'll learn about our region as well as opportunities for potentially expanding your business and benefit from our innovation & start-up ecosystem. __ ](https://www.seedstars.com/content-hub/life/discover-canton-vaud-leading-european-center-innovation-switzerland/) [ AFRICA • OTHER Women Empowerment and Gender Equality in Africa Watch now an amazing panel discussion on Women Empowerment and Gender Equality in Africa. __ ](https://www.seedstars.com/content-hub/life/women-empowerment-and-gender-equality-africa/) [ ASIA • OTHER Women Empowerment and Gender Equality in Asia Learn more about Women Empowerment and Gender Equality in Asia. __ ](https://www.seedstars.com/content-hub/life/women-empowerment-and-gender-equality-asia/) [ LATIN AMERICA • OTHER Women Empowerment and Entrepreneurship in Latin America Watch now an amazing panel discussion in Women Empowerment and Entrepreneurship in Latin America. __ ](https://www.seedstars.com/content-hub/life/women-empowerment-and-entrepreneurship-latin-america/) [ GLOBAL • TECH Take a Closer Look at the Seedstars World Competition 2020/21 Grand Finale The 2020/21 edition of the Seedstars World Competition Grand Finale will be the second one held completely online. To find out more about the agenda and speakers keep reading and don’t forget to register for the Grand Finale __ ](https://www.seedstars.com/content-hub/newsroom/take-closer-look-seedstars-world-competition-202021-grand-finale/) [ GLOBAL • TECH Seven themes of the Seedstars World 2020/21 Grand Finale The seven themes we are tackling this time are: 21st-century education, women empowerment, climate action, childhood development, FoodTech, EdTech, and ICT Accessibility. __ ](https://www.seedstars.com/content-hub/life/seven-themes-seedstars-world-202021-grand-finale/) [ GLOBAL • TECH The five startup finalists of the Seedstars World Competition 2020/21 These five startups have proven that no matter how difficult times may get, innovation is still at the forefront. We can’t wait to see them at the Grand Finale __ ](https://www.seedstars.com/content-hub/newsroom/five-startup-finalists-seedstars-world-competition-202021/) [ AFRICA • AUTOMOTIVE The most promising startups from Africa are here! The winner from Tanzania, Nigeria, Ethiopia, Zambia, or Ivory Coast will get the chance to pitch with other startups globally for an investment of up to $500k. __ ](https://www.seedstars.com/content-hub/life/most-promising-startups-africa-are-here/) [ CENTRAL AND EASTERN EUROPE • FINANCIAL SERVICES Watch the best startups from CEE pitching! Finalists from Uzbekistan, Russia, Georgia, and Armenia are battling for the chance to represent their region in the Grand Finale of the Competition __ ](https://www.seedstars.com/content-hub/life/watch-best-startups-cee-pitching/) [ ASIA • FINANCIAL SERVICES The best startups in Asia are ready to compete in the Regional Final! The entrepreneurs from Papua New Guinea, Singapore, Malaysia, and Pakistan are competing for an investment of up to $500k. __ ](https://www.seedstars.com/content-hub/life/the-best-startups-in-asia-are-ready-to-compete-in-the-regional-final/) [ LATIN AMERICA • FINANCIAL SERVICES Get ready to discover the best startups from Latin America! Entrepreneurs from Venezuela, Argentina and Peru are ready to pitch their startup and win the Regional Final. __ ](https://www.seedstars.com/content-hub/life/get-ready-discover-best-startups-latin-america/) [ MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA • SUPPLY CHAIN The top startups from MENA are here! After 17 pitches during the Regional Stage of MENA, we are having the top 4 startups from the region competing for a spot on the Grand Finale. __ ](https://www.seedstars.com/content-hub/life/top-startups-mena-are-here/) # Emerging market entrepeneurs The first Seedstars documentary about the fascinating journey of change-markers from emerging markets. 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