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Welcome to another announcement of the Startups of the Year 2023. This announcement covers all the special categories of Startups of the Year. This year, almost 30,000 startups across the globe were nominated, with over 600,000 votes cast in the running for Startup of the Year, surpassing the last award’s votes by almost 3x! Let’s see who won! Remote, Earth With 208 votes, wins the Startups of the Year, Remote, Earth! CIC Chain US Misc In  US Misc , is the winner with 1193 votes. Reship Colony Nevis Misc The startup of the year in Nevis Misc is . Spool Canada Misc The startup of the year in Canada Misc is . My Website is Online Mexico Misc The startup of the year in Mexico Misc is . Cion Digital UK, Misc , a 3D interactive parts catalog and work instructions SaaS platform software for OEM’s, wins! Partful Germany Misc Developing services to connect people all around the world tomorrowSpace Italy Misc comes out as the winner in with 37 votes! Planny Italy Greece Misc , in the cloud computing, AI, and data industry wins! The Signal Group Spain Misc is the winner in with 52 votes! Vertiports Network Spain Finland Misc wins in with 101 votes! Ikius Finland Russia Misc The Startup of the Year in is with 22 votes! Russia RentProg Georgia Misc is the winner in ! Constant Cash Offer Georgia Sweden Misc earns 209 votes to become the Startup of the Year in ! Intergiro Sweden Romania Misc The winner in is ! Romania ReactiveDoc Czech Republic Misc wins in the ! ISIA Czech Republic Lithuania Misc The winner in is ! Lithuania SearchNode Estonia Misc The winner in is ! Estonia Nerian Network Norway Misc wins in ! Utleieappen Norway Poland Misc is the winner in ! Zencal Poland Portugal Misc The winner in is ! Portugal Accelerator App Ukraine Misc The winner in is the ! Ukraine Crypto Cossacks Club Iceland Misc wins in with 89 votes! JSON2Video Iceland Hungary Misc wins in ! SURVIOT Hungary Ireland Misc In , the Startup of the Year is ! Ireland Payzaar Guernsey Misc The Startup of the Year in is ! Guernsey Infinite Canvas Malta Misc With 86 points, becomes the Startup of the Year in ! Metaverse Architects Malta Slovenia Misc is the Startup of the Year in ! d.labs Slovenia Luxembourg Misc With 57 votes, takes home the cake in ! Greenworlder Luxembourg Bulgaria Misc wins in ! iBlueMenú Bulgaria Macedonia Misc earns 88 votes to become the Startup of the Year in ! PlaceWar Macedonia Monaco Misc is the winner in ! InnoDeep Monaco Switzerland Misc in the MarketingTech Industry wins! LinkDrip Bosnia And Herzegovina Misc is the winner in ! Robinize Bosnia And Herzegovina Belgium Misc , a global network and marketplace for requesting and providing specified, fresh content on demand, wins! Aviark France Misc , an agriculture software and analytics company dedicated to helping farmers produce more and better, wins! Perfarmer Austria Misc , an open-source password manager specifically designed for enterprises, wins! Vaulteron Turkey Misc in the Content Management System (CMS) Industry wins! Contentrain Australia Misc claims the victory with 111 votes! 👑 IMPAKT IT New Zeland Misc Odd Jobs claims victory with 11 votes! Singapore Misc The startup of the year in Singapore Misc is with 62 votes. Neliti Palestine Misc The startup of the year in Palestine Misc is . 3amal Malaysia Misc. The startup of the year in Malaysia Misc is . Oyen Pet Insurance Bahrain Misc The startup of the year in Bahrain Misc is . Bookr Pakistan Misc The startup of the year in Pakistan Misc is . Azal Kazakhstan Misc The startup of the year in Kazakhstan Misc is . Kazakhmys.academy Azerbaijan Misc The startup of the year in Azerbaijan Misc is . Menti Vietnam Misc The startup of the year in Vietnam Misc is . RaceFi Saudi Arabia Misc The startup of the year in Saudi Arabia Misc is . Shera Tokens Philippines Misc The startup of the year in Philippines Misc is . edamama Bangladesh Misc The startup of the year in Bangladesh Misc is . FormBold Thailand Misc The startup of the year in Thailand Misc is . HappyLand Israel Misc The startup of the year in Israel Misc is . Otterize United Arab Emirates Misc The startup of the year in UAE Misc is . The Scalable CFO India Misc The startup of the year in India Misc is . 5ire China Misc The startup of the year in China Misc is . Fairyland Indonesia Misc The startup of the year in Indonesia Misc is . Dijital Generasi Kreasi Nepal Misc The startup of the year in Nepal Misc is . StackMyStore South Korea Misc The startup of the year in South Korea Misc is . OLIVE Sri Lanka Misc The startup of the year in Sri Lanka Misc is . clovatel Hotel Suite of solution Japan Misc The startup of the year in Japan Misc is . Response insight Uganda Misc ENVENTURE is king of the hill!🎉 Anguilla Misc Kubiya is the Startup of the Year with 45 votes!🎉 Burkina Faso Misc It’s a win for GVente!🎉 Tunisia Misc No one did it like True Delta!🎉 Algeria Misc Workflow Dashboard wins!🎉 Mauritius Misc Cube Consumer Services takes home the cake.🎉 Namibia Misc 174 votes, and Billet steals the show.🎉 Ghana Misc SMS NOTIFY GHANA takes it with 41 votes!🎉 Morocco Misc After 16 votes, SafeExchange is the Startup of the Year.🎉 Kenya Misc RueSuites wins!🎉 Botswana Misc Procurement Institute App comes out on top with highest number of votes!🎉 South Africa Misc SHIFT wins it all with the highest number of votes!🎉 Egypt Misc Alva emerges as Startup of the Year.🎉 Tanzania Misc JUPITER looms largest with highest number of votes!🎉 Republic Of Congo Misc Julizha is the Startup of the Year!🎉 Ethiopia Misc BEATCARES came out on top!🎉 Mauritania Misc The Startup of the Year is 3meel 🎉 Nigeria Misc With top votes, BoomKit takes home the goods.🎉 BoomKit is in the Music Tech Industry. Rwanda Misc TodoBoard is Startup of the Year!🎉 TodoBoard is in the Enterprise Collaboration Industry Brazil Misc The winner in is with 48 votes! Brazil SleekFlow Chile Misc is the Startup of the Year in ! ApiChat Chile Panama Misc is the Startup of the Year in ! PurpUX Panama Argentina Misc is the winner in with 27 votes! Rubicom Argentina Venezuela Misc In , the winner is ! Venezuela conectApp Colombia Misc The winner in is ! Colombia Violet Cundinamarca, Colombia The Startup of the Year in is ! Cundinamarca Voy Yo Ecuador Misc is the winner in ! SaaS for Trustees Ecuador British Virgin Islands Misc has won with the highest number of votes! GoMining Cayman Islands Misc has won the contest with highest number of votes! Dtravel Cyprus - Europe has won the Startups of the Year from Cyprus! Latenode Puerto Rico Misc takes the winning crown! Immutable Holdings San Juan, Puerto Rico is the Startups of the year! XRCasino Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands wins the Startups of the Year! Berachain Congratulations y’all. We will contact you with details on your winnings! See the global and other regional announcements . here About HackerNoon’s Startups Of The Year Startups of The Year is HackerNoon’s Flagship community-driven event celebrating startups that survived and thrived in 2023. 30,000 startups across 4200+ cities and six continents participated in 2023 to be crowned the best startup in their city. Visit our page to learn more. FAQ Companies that blog more get 67% more leads - Jumpstart your company’s blogging journey by purchasing our . Business Blogging Package The 2023 Startups Of The Year is sponsored by: . . The winners will get a free .Tech Domain, a HackerNoon NFT, and a Tech Company News Page. TECH Domains

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Me doing this interview So let’s start! Tell us a bit about yourself. For example, name, profession, and personal interests. Hello! I’m Qin En - venture capitalist by day and podcaster by night. When the sun is up, I discover and partner ambitious founders in emerging markets to build great companies at , providing financial capital (in pre-seed to Series B cheques) and human capital (everything from recruitment to culture to leadership). When the sun goes down, I am experimenting with podcasting by speaking to dads & mums who work in tech - Saison Capital Parents in Tech When I started my first company, , at the age of 20, I struggled with over-work. I believed that my 20s and 30s should have been a relentless pursuit of career achievement, regardless of costs. I slept in office on weekdays, and worked weekends. 100-hour work weeks were the norm. I was relentless and obsessed - from being one of the youngest founders in Southeast Asia to raise venture capital, to being recognized on Forbes 30 Under 30 and Entrepreneur 27 Under 27. Yet I was never happy, never satisfied. Glints A few years later, I met my wife, Gladys. She helped me realize that an unbalanced life is an unhappy one. I began on a journey of change, that accelerated when welcomed our daughter, Gabrielle, into the world, in October 2020. I had to learn the hard way, that with a newborn child, you can’t ask her to “wait” for her milk or diapers to be changed. Her wails and cries demanded immediate attention and response. In the past, when it was just my wife and I, it was easy for me to explain to her “Hey I’m busy, let’s reschedule our dinner date”, or “I have to take a work call at 10pm”. But having a child and becoming a parent has changed that radically - I have to be there for my daughter. Yet despite the challenges, being a parent feels like “happiness on tap”. When work gets tough, all I need to do is stand up and walk over to find her, pick her up, hug her, and a rush of feel-good endorphins flows. More importantly, I felt happy and satisfied in a unique, distinct way that lasted beyond the next big career achievement. Parenthood over the past year has been a roller coaster, and I know I am not alone - so the ‘Parents in Tech’ podcast is my way of hearing and sharing stories of other parents! Interesting! What was your latest Hackernoon Top story about? Are you a founder looking to hire blockchain talent? Great - your odds are 20:1 (stacked against you!). In my recent Hackernoon Top story, I discuss how . For example, is it realistic to ask candidates to have 9+ years of blockchain development experience - essentially asking folks to have started working on blockchain since Bitcoin was founded and worth $0 (talk about 20/20 hindsight)? hiring blockchain talent demands a thoughtful, considered approach If you are looking for the tl;dr of my story, here it is: Be aware of the hurdles around. Know the market and be realistic - don’t show your naivete by asking a blockchain developer to have more years of experience than the technology has been around for. Look beyond the hard skills - willingness and ability to pick up the skills matter more. Be creative - build a brand in the blockchain space, train your current employees and consider remote hiring. Plan your compensation wisely and know the risks - use a combination of salary, stock (if you are based in Southeast Asia, definitely check out the first-ever report on ), and tokens that fits your purpose and stays compelling to prospective candidates. The State of ESOPs in Southeast Asia Be aware of the potential hurdles in offering stock or token compensation, especially with constantly evolving legislation and tax guidelines in many emerging markets. Do you usually write on similar topics? If not, what do you usually write about? Absolutely! Human capital topics are my favorite. I think this is a topic (or a set of topics) that is often under-discussed. Instead, the emphasis is often placed on financial capital - most media outlets often share about the new fundraising rounds, exit events, yet behind this value creation lies talent. Also, one of the key agenda items most founders usually have right after fundraising is to build and scale their teams. So I like to talk about these topics because more conversations leads to more awareness, more awareness leads to more transparency and more transparency leads to better outcomes. Great! What is your usual writing routine like (if you have one?) I strive to write at least once a week. Ideas come at any time, so I jot them down in Notion or Google Doc, then block out at least 2 hours to ideate and write on them. Sometimes, when things get hectic, I write short-form LinkedIn posts just to keep the momentum going! Being a writer in tech can be a challenge. It’s not often our main role, but an addition to another one. What is the biggest challenge you have when it comes to writing? Finding the undistracted time to write! The best writing I have done comes when I am in ‘flow’ state - undisturbed, unconstrained by time (do I have a meeting in the next 10 minutes?). This can be challenging because of how busy things are already. What is the next thing you hope to achieve in your career? To be the go-to guy for my portfolio founders (and the broader tech community) for human capital topics, anything from talent attraction to retention to leadership succession. I don’t and won’t have all the answers, but I am really excited and inspired by these topics and believe that together, we can come out with what works for each organization. Wow, that’s admirable. Now, something more casual: What is your guilty pleasure of choice? Bringing my 15-month-old daughter out, buying a coconut and letting her sip it. (My wife doesn’t allow it because she insists on a strict no-sugar diet, but really, can you deprive the little one of nature’s best gifts to us - the coconut). Do you have a non-tech-related hobby? If yes, what is it? Is podcasting counted? If it is - that’s my hobby at present. If not - I am a group exercise fanatic. Before COVID-19 I used to teach Les Mills group exercise programs like BODYPUMP, BODYATTACK and RPM. If you’re keen to find out more about that side of me, you can check out . an interview I did with The Business Times last year What can the Hacker Noon community expect to read from you next? Definitely more on human capital, and intersections with Web3. I have been spending a fair bit of time to learn more about the space, especially in NFTs. And if you have ideas or suggestions, do share them with me at qinen@saisoncapital.com Thanks for taking time to join our “Meet the writer” series. It was a pleasure. Do you have any closing words? How can be a better writer? What could I have explained better? Did I miss out a footnote reference? I’d love to hear from you on how I can be better! I am grateful that you are reading this, at the tail-end of an article. If there’s any suggestions on how I can improve, do and tell me! connect with me on LinkedIn

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Wise, the leading embedded banking FinTech, that offers business banking via partnerships, announced today that it has closed a $12M Series A. This funding round was led by e.ventures, with participation from Grishin Robotics, and with continued investment from seed investors – Base10 Partners and Tech Stars. Six months after a $5.7M seed round, Wise raised the Series A funding to accelerate growth and partnerships across several verticals and to extend its breakthrough technology to support a fully-managed, first-of-its-kind embedded banking experience. Wise has raised $18M to date. "We built banking so our partners don't have to," said Arjun Thyagarajan, Co-Founder and CEO at Wise. "By embedding banking, Wise unlocks deep product offerings and better customer experiences for our partners. e.ventures built a thesis on exactly this, and we agree 100%." "Business banking has been broken for far too long. Poor user interfaces, payments delays, unnecessary fees, a lack of integrations, the list goes on and on," said Brendan Wales, Partner at e.ventures. "The team at Wise is bringing an Apple-like experience to the world of business banking with an embedded product that brings banking to where one’s business is managed." In addition to this round, Wise has also signed several new partnerships, where leading B2B companies are able to seamlessly offer banking, within their product experience, greatly expanding the value to their business customers. "In a world where more people are working remotely than ever before, it is important for RemoteTeam to provide its customers with a modern, instant payroll experience. Embedding banking solves a major pain point that makes RemoteTeam a standout offering in the payroll industry," says Sahin Boydas, CEO at RemoteTeam and a Wise partner. "Embedded experiences drive product engagement through the roof! It is a win-win-win proposition for everyone involved – Wise, its partner, and the small business that lives inside the partner ecosystem," said Raghav Lal, President at Wise. Prior to joining Wise, Lal launched several successful co-branded partnerships at AMEX and VISA. Before Wise, launching a banking offering could take months or in some cases, years. Now, SaaS B2B companies launch banking powered by Wise, with no-code and in just a few days – with the entire program managed and serviced by Wise. "We’re thrilled by Wise’s continued progress developing strategic partnerships with large SaaS partners," added Rexhi Dollaku, Principal at Base10 Partners. "This funding will accelerate Wise’s product and go-to-market efforts, so that they can continue to redefine the business banking experience for many more real economy businesses." Founded in December 2018, Wise is a Techstars NYC company headquartered in San Mateo, CA. Wise offers modern businesses a seamless way to bank, pay, and get paid. Wise embeds its all-in-one business banking product via partnerships. For more information, visit wise.us. About Wise Founded in 1999, e.ventures is the first tech-enabled global venture capital firm and invests in consumer and software companies at their inflection points from early to growth stage. The firm is headquartered in San Francisco and Berlin with global partners in Beijing, Tokyo, and São Paulo. e.ventures has combined its extensive, truly global network with local experience and insight to partner with over 250 startups globally. Notable US investments include Segment, Sonos, Appfolio, AngiesList, TheRealReal, GoPuff, Shipt, NGINX, and Acorns. About e.ventures Base10 is a San Francisco-based early-stage venture firm investing in Automation for the Real Economy. Founded by Adeyemi Ajao and TJ Nahigian, the firm invests in technology companies that are bringing automation to sectors of the Real Economy, including industrial logistics, consumer logistics, restaurants, financial services, and sales & customer service. Portfolio companies include ThePillClub, Virtual Kitchen Company, Acquire, PopMenu, and others. Connect via base10.vc. About Base10 Media Contact Amber Moore GMK Communications amber@gmkcommunications.com 503.943.9381

[Announcement] Wise Raises $12M To Accelerate Embedded Banking Partnerships

As a startup coach, I meet a lot of inspiring entrepreneurs. It’s really one of the perks of the job. However, some stand out more than others, especially when they are the minds behind big startup success stories. I get really curious and want to know exactly what was going on in their minds and the actions they took, which made them one of the top 10 % of startups who survived. I had a one-on-one discussion with the CEO and co-founder Hjalmar Ståhlberg Nordegren to explore how they’ve achieved their success. In this inside story, he opens up about the ups and downs and how they got through some of their toughest challenges. Meet the Team is the brainchild of Hjalmar Ståhlberg Nordegren, Elsa Bernadotte, Ludvig Berling, and Mattis Larsson, four brilliant Swedish entrepreneurs. Hjalmar (CEO), Mattis (CTO), and Ludvig (CPO) formerly developed Responster, a survey tool that helps connect companies and their customers more efficiently. Elsa Bernadotte (COO) is the former co-founder of Pop Fruits, a hugely successful startup that was later acquired. Clearly, this is a power team! Karma Of course, successful startups don’t just grow on trees (though that sure would be nice!). How did these visionaries first get started? How did it grow into a company that now employs over 60 people and operates in 3 different countries? Like all startups, Karma did not spring into existence as a perfectly formed product. It took time, devotion, and a bit of ingenuity! In the fall of 2015, the team was accepted to join Sting, a renowned Swedish accelerator, for a 20-week program to get their startup off the ground. They were one of the few startups accepted out of the hundreds who apply annually. At that time, Karma’s purpose was to provide companies and vendors with key data about their customers so they could build a closer relationship and provide tailored shopping experiences. This was done through a marketplace of deals offered to the users of the app. Basically, companies could say “Here are the deals we have,” and customers could act, or not, on those opportunities. It was early days--they had an idea and they had the support. Time to launch! The initial results were promising. Lots of users downloading and using the app. They quickly noticed, however, that no one was staying! Hjalmar remembers this moment with pain and says that since they had “many users coming in, our performance looked good on paper.” The problem was, they did not come back. “There was no stickiness in the product.” It was unclear to users when and why exactly they would use the app, and there was no real trigger to prompt them to action. So here they were, faced with the reality that they had no Product-Market Fit. This is the kind of daunting situation many entrepreneurs find themselves in. It suddenly seemed like what they had spent a year building had no value. On top of this, their runway got shorter for every day that passed. If they were supposed to raise capital again, they needed retention in their app… It was hard to convince investors that this was a scalable product without retention. Retention is key to attain their growth goals. They knew that if something does not change quickly, it would have been the end of Karma. A frightening prospect! What they realized was that their product was too general. According to Hjalmar, “Users didn’t really understand how, when, and why they would use Karma.” This insight was key because it gave them a problem to solve. Compared to many other entrepreneurs who get stuck in this phase, Hjalmar and the team knew exactly who could help them solve it... The users themselves! The Aha! Moment The team didn’t just randomly speak to users, they had a process to find the solution to their problem. First, the team looked at the data to see which deals the users seemed to like the most. For sure something in the app must be of value! What deals did the users look at, and which of those lead to actual purchases? To fully visualize this information, they gathered the data from their database and exported it to an Excel sheet. The numbers showed that two categories stood out as clear front runners for preferred categories: clothes and food. But this was not enough of an answer for the team, they also needed to understand WHY these two categories worked. To do that, they turned to the humans behind the data. They contacted the restaurants that were using the app and also reached out to the clothing stores that had made their promotions available. Based on data and conversations, both categories were promising. But on a global scale, the question of food waste stood out. A third of all food produced globally, says Hjalmar, ends up in the bin. That’s like buying 3 hamburgers and just chucking one away! “Even the most efficient restaurants and supermarkets have food waste,” he explains, and while some efforts are being made at the local and municipal level, it is simply not enough. This, they realized, was the problem that needed to be solved! Finally, they were no longer stuck, and the future became much more promising. It was time, they realized, to pivot! Elsa, Ludvig, Mattis, and Hjalmar decided to adapt the product to the reality of the situation. They pivoted away from a broad range approach. Trusting their data, their users, and global issues, they built an app to allow consumers to discover delicious food that would otherwise go to waste for half the regular price. The pivot was a success, what a relief! Their new cohorts of users seemed to enjoy the app, as retention tripled after the pivot. This was clearly a confirmation of Product-Market Fit! Thanks to their new app and happy users, they were able to get a new investor on board. Norrsken, the Swedish impact-oriented fund invested €600k. That’s a pretty big deal! As growth started taking off, it became increasingly difficult to keep track of all the new data generated! “There must be a better way to analyze our users’ behaviour, rather than pulling data from the database and manually putting it into Excel,” Hjalmar thought. He wanted to keep on making decisions based on users, which was a strategy proven successful during the pivot. However, it was all a mess and took too many hours to keep all Excel sheets up to date. That is when he discovered Klipfolio. Hjalmar describes Klipfolio as a “marriage” between an efficient TV dashboard and a powerful data management tool. The beauty of this tool is that it allowed the team to automate a lot of the data analysis process. In Klipfolio they manipulated data in order to generate a variety of metrics, providing insight into what’s working and what isn’t. This way, he was able to track how different actions affect users’ behaviour or measure how successful a new feature is. With this new tool, the transition into a scaling business became much easier. However, what to measure and what to display on the dashboards has not been straightforward. As Hjalmar explains, “In the beginning, we started to measure everything we could. Yet, you grow out your number of metrics more and more, and then at some point, you have to say ‘which are the 10 most important metrics?’ and strip away the rest. Then you start growing again, and you have to stop and strip away again. All the time growing and stripping away.” Today, every team at Karma has a TV dashboard. The sales team, he explains, monitors the dashboards constantly. “Every team at Karma has a TV in their room with its team’s metrics, and the KPIs the team is responsible for.” The company wants to make sure that their dashboards are relevant on a daily basis, so they set the metrics to measure a rolling 30-day period. When asked if he thought they are data-driven at Karma, Hjalmar said that he didn’t think they were quite at that level yet. “We try to be, maybe we’re on the threshold of being data-driven.” he explained, “It’s very hard to make informed decisions and actions only based on data. Often it’s a bit of a guessing game mixed with data. For example, we saw our sales slow down during Easter, then we guess that we have to do something when people leave town so they remember that Karma exists. Some of our decisions and processes are completely data-driven though,” he clarifies. “For example, our decision on how much we should spend on paid advertising is based on how many signups we’ve had from paid ads during previous campaigns.” Where Are They Now? By 2017, they were hitting their stride, raising €3.4 million in capital from firms like e.ventures and eQuity. In 2018, Karma managed to raise a further $12 million in Series A funding. Not too shabby! One of the investors was Kinnevik, an investment firm with a keen eye for successful startups. Their success also landed Elsa, Ludvig, and Hjalmar the honour of being recognized on the Forbes 30 Under 30 list for 2018. Karma now works with over 6,300 businesses and has more than 890,000 users. They have also expanded to the UK, with over 1,700 partner establishments in London. They’ve even begun operating in Paris, France. Not only have they been financially successful, but Karma has also resulted in 650 tonnes of food rescued, 980 tonnes of CO2 saved, and 65,000 days of car use compensated. And by maintaining that data-driven outlook and user-focused responsiveness, they will continue to do so, hopefully for a long time to come. They’re clearly a startup to keep your eyes on in the future! It will be exciting to follow their growth. The team behind Karma are some role models. It is an example of a place where I as a startup coach get some inspiration and input on what to recommend to startup founders to succeed! P.S. For you to get started, I have created many free templates and sheets that you can refer to for your startup to grow faster. Click on the link to access all the free resources . So don't wait and grab these templates and sheets today! P.S. Previously published at https://www.klipfolio.com/blog/startup-goes-from-idea-to-growth-with-Klipfolio

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List of 230+ Venture Funds that are already investing in crypto startups. Are you a startup looking to raise funds for your project or to launch an . One of the best strategies to seek initial funding for your crypto project is to reach out to VCs that are already looking for promising startups and great teams to invest in. blockchain ICO Reaching out to Venture Capital firms might even yield you sufficient funds for the entire project development, saving you from launching an actual ICO for additional money. Below is a global list of VCs that are considering investing in blockchain startups. The list is provided to you by Crypto Gang (http://cryptogang.agency/), a blockchain-focused branding agency supporting crypto startups with branding services such as logo and brand identity creation, design and development of ICO and project websites, design of whitepapers, pitch decks, one-pagers and other visual materials. For any questions on ICOs and branding for startups, please contact me directly at anton@cryptogang.agency A to Z List of Venture Crypto Investment Funds 101 Venture LLC, USA 11–11 Ventures, USA 2L Capital, USA 3.0 Capital, USA 6M Capital, USA Acario Ventures, USA Accel, USA Access Ventures, USA Adamant Capital, USA Aenigma Capital, USA Airfoil Capital, USA Akuna Capital, USA Aldwych Capital Partners, USA Allstate Strategic Ventures, USA Alphacap Berhad, Malaysia Altpoint Capital, USA Andreessen Horowitz, USA Anti Hero Capital, Australia Apollo Capital Management, Australia AQR Capital Management, USA Aston Capital Management, USA Autonomous Crypto, USA Ayres Capital, Hong Kong Base58 Capital, Switzerland Batuta Capital Advisors, USA Beach View, USA Beachhead Venture Capital, Australia Beanstalk Ventures, USA Bellegarde Capital, Switzerland Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Southeastern Pennsylvania, USA Bessemer Venture Partners, USA Beverly Capital Group, USA Bindley Capital Partners, USA BitBull Capital, USA Block Hill Ventures, USA Blockchain Capital, USA Blockchain Global, Australia Blockchain Valley Ventures, Switzerland Blockchaincap.io, USA Blockseed Ventures Limited, Japan BlockTech Ventures, Canada Blocktricity Capital, USA BlockVC, China Blue Alpha Venture Capital, USA Blumberg Capital, USA BNY Mellon, USA Boost VC, USA BoxOne Ventures, Canada Bunker Capital, USA BXE Capital , USA Capital One Ventures, USA Capital One, USA Ceiba Capital, USA Cervin Ventures, USA Chain Plus Capital, China CityBlock Capital, USA CMCC, Hong Kong CME Ventures, USA Coefficient Ventures, USA Cohen & Company, USA Collinstar Capital, Australia Colony NorthStar, USA ConsenSys, USA Core Innovation Capital, USA Cosimo Ventures, USA Counterparty, Stoic Capital, USA Craft Ventures, USA Crypto Capital Investments, USA Cryptoindex Capital, USA Crypton Capital, Australia Cypher Capital, USA Dalma Capital, UAE Davidson Kempner Capital Management, USA DDC, USA Decentral Park Capital, USA Deep Knowledge Ventures, Hong Kong Dexterity Capital, USA Digital Asset Capital Management, Australia Digital Currency Group, USA Digital Currency Group, USA Digital Ventures, Thailand Draper Associates, USA e.ventures, USA East Rock Capital, USA Educapital, Brazil Eight Capital, Canada Element Capital Group, USA ElliptiCurve Capital, USA EMURGO Corporation, Japan Enso Capital, Israel Entoro Capital, USA Ether Capital, USA Evangelist capital, USA EverBlu Capital, Australia Evolve VC, USA fantail ventures, USA First Coin Capital, Canada First Digital Capital, Australia Flybridge Capital Partners, USA Foundation Capital, USA Founders Fund, USA Frontier Ventures, USA FundersClub, USA Future/Perfect Ventures, USA G20 Ventures, USA G2H2 Capital, USA Genpact Headstrong Capital Markets, USA Ginkgo Capital, Hong Kong Grit Capital, Canada Hard Yaka, USA Haystack, USA Hex Capital, Canada Highland Capital Partners, USA HODL Capital, USA Impact Capital Strategies, USA Indova Capital Management, USA Initialized Capital, USA Innovating Capital, USA Innovent Capital Group, USA In-Q-Tel, USA Insight Venture Partners, USA IronChain Capital, USA Jabre Capital Partners, Switzerland JCH Capital Pty Ltd, Australia Jump Capital, USA KAIST, Korea KENETIC CAPITAL, Hong Kong Khosla Ventures, USA Kilowatt Capital, USA King Capital Corporation, USA Kosmos CApital, Australia Kryptus Capital, USA Lakeside Partners, Switzerland LAKESTAR, Switzerland Lightspeed Venture Partners, USA LSVP, USA Lunar Capital, USA Lydians Capital, USA Maco.la, USA Magnet Capital, Australia Medici Ventures, USA Merces Capital Limited, USA Metaps+, Korea MGT Crypto-Capital Strategies, USA Michael Yang Capital Management, USA Moore Capital Management, USA MRTNZ Ventures, USA Multicoin Capital, USA Mutschler Ventures AG, Switzerland Naspers Ventures, USA Neva Capital, Thailand Oak HC/FT, USA Obvious Ventures, USA Octic Capital Management, USA Old Mission Capital, USA OMERS Ventures, Canada Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP, USA Otsana Capital, Australia Outlier Ventures, Canada Pantera Capital, USA Park Capital, USA Passport Capital, USA PEER Venture Partners, USA Pelion Venture Partners, USA Plug and Play Tech Center, USA Polybius Capital, Australia Pritzker Group Venture Capital, USA Propel Venture Partners, USA QCP Capital, Singapore QL Ventures, USA Raptor Group, USA RBC Capital Markets, USA RChain Holdings, USA Reciprocal Ventures, USA Redpoint Ventures, USA Reflective Venture Partners, USA Ribbit Capital, USA Right Side Capital Management, USA Route 66 Ventures, USA RRE Ventures, USA RRE Ventures, USA Sandalphon Capital, USA Saudi Aramco Energy Ventures, USA Scalar Capital, USA Sequoia Capital, USA Shepherd Ventures, USA Singulariteam, Israel Sinovation Ventures, USA Skystar Capital, Indonesia Smart Block Capital, USA Social Starts, USA Sozo Ventures, USA SparkLabs Global Ventures, USA Steelhead Capital Management, USA StreetEdge Capital, USA Summit Partners, USA Sustany Capital, USA SV Angel, USA Swarm Fund, USA Taussig Capital, Switzerland Techstars, USA Tel Aviv Capital -TLVC, Israel TENX VENTURES INC, Canada Tetras Capital, USA Tetras, USA The Hive, USA The Whittemore Collection, USA Torque.vc, USA Totient Capital, USA TransformationWorx | Capital Blockchain, Canada Tristar Ventures Inc., Korea Two Sigma Ventures, USA Unchained Capital, USA Union Square Ventures, USA Union Square Ventures, USA Urgent, USA ValueNet Capital, China Venrock, USA Venture Aviator, USA Verizon Ventures, USA Version One Ventures, Canada Victoire Ventures, USA Virgil Capital, Australia Virtual Capital, USA VTF Capital, USA Vy Capital Advisors, USA Walden Bridge Capital, USA WING, USA Working Lab Capital, USA XDL Capital, Canada ZX Ventures, USA The list is provided to you by Crypto Gang (http://cryptogang.agency/), a blockchain-focused branding agency supporting crypto startups with branding services such as logo and brand identity creation, design and development of ICO 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A Decentralized Data Marketplace It’s hard to imagine what the future will look like but we can look at the processes we have adopted over the last 10 years to get a picture of what it might hold. Artificial Intelligence and machine learning have become essential tools to make our day to day lives run a little smoother. The data we give to companies for free without even realising, helps to create a clear picture for machines to calculate a required output. From a simple purchase on Amazon, our data is collected into specific data sets and held as a preference for the next time you visit their page. Or for the next customer that purchases the item, the data collected from previous customers helps Amazon to recommend items which are usually bought along with it. We are moving into an age in which Artificial Intelligence and machine learning processes help to make our decisions for us. It’s fascinating to think how far AI and Machine learning can take our civilisation but there are two key flaws in the system today. If every piece of data created by Man or Machine was correlated into one place, for all intelligence to use, our processes would become even more efficient and allow our progress as a society to evolve faster. Also the data that is used to ultimately create profit, isn’t producing revenue for the creators of it. Synapse AI are creating a decentralized data marketplace where any type of data can be collected and used by anyone, human or machine. The creator of any data placed on the Synapse AI marketplace are rewarded in SYN, the Cryptocurrency used within the Synapse AI ecosystem. Synapse AI are essentially setting data free. Allowing it to be immediately accessible by all intelligence to allow us to create a productive and efficient future economy. Instead of major conglomerates holding data and using it for their own personal gain, the data is collected on an open network which is accessible for anyone. The system is categorized into a number of different parts. Agents, which can be human or machine can create and contribute to data pools within the system. Data pools is a single or correlated piece of data which can be given specific labels to by an agent. Data pools help to set a model, which is a characteristic or pattern of behaviour that can be picked up and understood by an agent. This in turn creates a service which is the output created through our process which can be offered and negotiated within the marketplace. The team * Dan Gailey CEO, Engineer Passionate about machine learning, and artificial intelligence, Dan is a huge proponent of ambient intelligence and how it will complement our lives. Dan holds degrees in Electrical Engineering (autonomous robotics), and Computational Chemistry. Previous work has been with the National Center for Physical Acoustics, Make Magazine, e.Ventures, in addition to launching Baqqer, Asteria, Techendo, Pule, and others. Nathan Ross COO Nathan has over a decade of experience building and growing products. He has worked with consumer products, enterprise solutions, data-focused technology, and everything in-between. Nathan’s education includes degrees in Business Management, Business Marketing, and Advertising Art Direction with a focus on Interaction Art Direction. Jamie Cushenan Blockchain Developer Starting programming at a young age, Jamie has always been fascinated by data and technology, which led him into game development after college. Since then, Jamie has continue to learn and expand his insights into machine learning, cryptocurrency and blockchain technology. Jamie has a degree from Ulster University in Software Engineering. Gil Chávez Lead Designer A long-term illustrator and graphic designer, Gil prides himself on creating new and exciting designs each and every day. Gil has helped take Synapse’s brand towards the future in this quest. Elizabeth Dixon Security Researcher Advisors * Hugh Dubberly Stanford, Apple, Netscape As the former vice president of Netscape’s Web Design and Site Integration Department, and the recent Co-founder of his own eponymous design consulting firm, Dubberly — like his favorite Greek philosopher — is a professional shiner of light into the murk and ambiguity of life. “My central concern is to figure out how design can be employed to make complex ideas visible and understandable so that we can make better products”, he says. With impeccable design and digital pedigrees, Dubberly has been on the cusp of “what’s next” since the Internet’s early days. It’s worthwhile, then, to pay attention to his present thoughts on what’s next for the business of design — and the design of business. Howard Rheingold Author, Stanford, Institute for the Future As a critic, writer and teacher, Howard Rheingold’s specialties are on the cultural, social and political implications of modern communication media such as the Internet, mobile telephony and virtual communities. His book Tools for Thought tells of the history of those who created the personal computer. About that same time he first logged in to an influential early online community called The WELL. That experienced is explored in his seminal book The Virtual Community. Jackson Palmer Founder of Dogecoin As a product, growth and data geek at Adobe by day, and coder and technologist by night, Jackson Palmer may be best known as the creator and founder of well-known cryptocurrency Dogecoin (DOGE). Introduced initially as a “joke” in 2013 to pay homage of the Shiba Inu dog from an internet meme, Dogecoin quickly developed its own online community and reached a market cap of $60 million USD in January 2014. At one point in June 2017 it’s market cap topped over $400 million USD. Social statistics * -4,188 Followers Twitter -675 Likes Facebook -19 Readers Reddit -946 Subscribers Youtube -18 Followers Medium -119 Members Telegram Slack News * September 18th, 2017 - ICO Bench For the first time in history, earn rewards by contributing data in the form of SYN tokens, which may be redeemed for services on the Synapse network or traded on most major exchanges worldwide. October 1st, 2017 - Token Market Synapse is creating a decentralized data and machine learning marketplace and exchange. This will allow anyone to contribute data, train machine learning models, and be compensated for both. October 20th, 2017 - Chipin.com aim is to create the world’s first decentralized data and intelligence machine learning marketplace for IoT and AI systems. This platform will be available to anyone from researchers who want to use data for their projects, processors, contractors as well as IoT devices and wearables that can benefit from it. Synapse AI’s The ICO * When: The ICO started October 21st, 2017 and runs until November 21st, 2017. The crowdsale will end early of the $50,000,000 (50 Million USD) hardcap is reached. Token name: Synapse AI (SYN) Total supply: 1,000,000,000 (1 Billion) SYN tokens If any tokens are remaining after the ICO the remaining tokens will be burned. Distribution: 33% -ICO 33% -Developer fund 33% -Company 1% -Token sale costs Price per token: The price variates due to the structure of the sale. Tokens are auctioned off in lots, each with a displayed number of coins in. The highest bidder on each lot receives the coins within it. Important links * The Synapse AI whitepaper. If you would like to . participate in the Synapse AI ICO My Ethereum Address -0xD9e835E886E4257F775c83F54f332d0a07E9eA83

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As are gathering in Washington DC for the hosted by Secretary of State Rex Tillerson and the , governments and technology groups are upping their efforts to fight terrorism online. representatives from 68 countries Meeting of Ministers of the Global Coalition on the Defeat of ISIS U.S. Department of State Secretary Tillerson highlighted the role of social media in countering terrorist messages and in the fight against ISIS. He stressed how the cooperation with Silicon Valley has contributed to a 75% reduction of ISIS content online in one year. In his introductory remarks at the Coalition meeting, “We all should deepen our cooperation with the tech industry to prevent encrypted technologies for serving as tools that enable extremist collaboration,” Tillerson said. He added: “We need the global tech industry to develop new advancements in the fight and we thank those companies which are already responding to this challenge. We must capitalize on the strong advancements in data analytics and algorithmic technologies to build tools that discover ISIS’ propaganda and identify imminent attacks.” Tillerson’s message was strong: A digital Caliphate must not flourish in the place of a physical one. He added: “As we have seen from attacks in Nice, Berlin, Orlando, and San Bernardino, the Internet is ISIS best weapon for turning a recruit in to a self-radicalized attacker.” The of the Coalition meeting, the agreed to intensify their efforts to confront ISIS in the digital battlespace and reshape the public narrative around ISIS to one of failure. final statement 68 countries participating “Members will continue their collaboration to discredit ISIS’s propaganda, emphasizing credible, authentic voices that provide alternative narratives to challenge ISIS’s world view,” the statement read. We will work with the private sector to develop long-term, sustainable initiatives that make communities, especially youth, more resistant to ISIS’s message. We welcome private sector initiatives to prevent ISIS and its supporters from exploiting social media platforms. These include technical means to facilitate removal of material which violates terms and conditions for users. The role of Silicon Valley is key in the success of the campaign against ISIS and terrorism. In its tenth and on the 13th anniversary since the first tweet, Twitter showed that they suspended a total of 636,248 terror-related accounts in the period of August 1, 2015 through December 31, 2016. transparency report During the reporting period included in the latest transparency report— July 1, 2016 through December 31, 2016 — a total of 376,890 accounts were suspended for violations related to promotion of terrorism. Most of the accounts suspended, about 74 percent, consisted of accounts surfaced by Twitter’s own internal, proprietary spam-fighting tools. The report includes a new section with Government terms of service (TOS) reports. “This new section is limited to data about government reports to remove content in violation of Twitter’s terms of service (TOS) against the promotion of terrorism,” the company said while stating that government TOS reports represent less than 2% of all suspensions. “It also includes an update on the company’s to remove terrorist content from our platform beyond government reports.” continued work , Twitter strongly condemned the use of the platform by terror-related organization and stressed its commitment “to eliminating the promotion of violence or terrorism on our platform.” Back in August last year Our efforts continue to drive meaningful results, including a significant shift in this type of activity off of Twitter. In last year, Twitter, Microsoft, Facebook, and Youtube announced a shared-industry database to help identify terrorist-related content spreading across their platforms and to speed up takedowns and suspensions. December “But it’s fair to say that the issue of terrorist takedowns is just the tip of the political iceberg that has crashed into social media giants in recent times,” . TechCrunch reports Trolls, fake news, and hate speech have become huge problems for many online platforms, and in particular for Twitter and Facebook in the wake of the U.S. election last year with many criticizing the two social media companies of skewing political discourse by incentivizing the sharing of misinformation and enabling the propagation of far right extremist views. At Facebook, beyond a team of counter-terrorism researchers and analysts who review content 24/7 days a week, the platform relies heavily on community policing, as Monika Bickert explained . in a recent interview with Yahoo! Finance Bickert, Facebook’s head of counterterrorism efforts and global product policy, is in charge of setting and enforcing the platform’s and to monitor content produced, shared, and consumed by its . community standards 1.86 billion users One of the global initiatives that Facebook has been working on — through a joint venture with the US Department of State and marketing firm EdVenture Partners — is the , an attempt to crowdsource and aggregate insights from university students across the world and empower positive voices at a local level. program Peer to Peer “We’re taking these local voices at more than 200 universities around the world and asking students: ‘What are the issues in your community? Where is violent extremism coming from? And how can we best counter that?” Bickert explained. She added: “Students are the most credible voices and they know the issues better than anybody. At the same time, the insights are shared among all the universities…that allow the program to reach tens of millions of people.” While the program has been so far very successful, the question is still how to scale these efforts and to understand the results at a local level and on a global scale, and in particular when it comes to fight the use of Facebook and its platforms to share and amplify terror-related content. Peer to Peer “We want to make sure we’re removing any content from our site if it glorifies terrorism, if it promotes a terrorist group or if it’s from a terror group,” Bickert said. “But we know that even if Facebook could perfectly keep any terrorist activity from hitting our community and even if every other internet company or social media platform could do the same, we know that that’s still not ultimately the solution to countering violent extremism,” she added. “Instead we need to make sure that we are allowing people to have a dialogue in a constructive way and help amplify voices from the community that are pushing back on these violent ideologies.” is how hackers start their afternoons. We’re a part of the family. We are now and happy to opportunities. Hacker Noon @AMI accepting submissions discuss advertising & sponsorship To learn more, , , or simply, read our about page like/message us on Facebook tweet/DM @HackerNoon. 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Advances in technology are necessary to move us forward, keeping us connected, productive, and efficient in the process. But this also drives innovation in crime, revealing new, enhanced ways for bad actors to steal data, violate intellectual property rights, distribute fake products, and find more methods to profit at the expense of businesses and consumers. In recent years, counterfeiting has become a formidable challenge for brands across various industries—from pharmaceuticals and automotive to luxury goods and electronics. Individual and small-scale retailers without a system of checks and balances in place to swiftly identify, disrupt, and prevent counterfeiters from completing sales are at risk. Plus, the surge in DIY e-commerce businesses (like Amazon Storefront) further complicates the landscape, giving counterfeiters more avenues to infiltrate markets with fake products. But when sales of counterfeit goods are booming in an industry worth $2.3 trillion, it’s hard to ignore the appeal for criminals. In fact, a desire for branded goods at lower costs fuels the drive for fake products: 52% of consumers knowingly purchase counterfeit items and 21% frequently make counterfeit purchases. As criminals continue to push the limits and find ways to infringe on brands, they erode the trust and reputation built by companies and online marketplaces, forcing consumers to navigate authenticity at a much greater scale. One way of addressing these growing concerns is to fight fire with technological fire. Ennoventure is a disruptor in this space, leveraging AI-driven technologies to combat counterfeiting through protective, proactive brand strategies. Driven by anti-counterfeit solutions, these innovations are setting new standards in brand protection, proving to be game-changers in ensuring product authenticity and consumer safety. Rethinking Anti-Counterfeiting Through AI Traditional anti-counterfeit measures often rely on physical markers or tags, like labels, logos, and patterns. These methods are not only vulnerable to duplication, but they also add to production costs and environmental waste. Ennoventure's approach breaks away from these outdated practices by integrating cutting-edge AI technologies that are invisible and impossible to replicate. How is this possible? By embedding these solutions directly into the product packaging or the products themselves, Ennoventure ensures that authenticity verification becomes a seamless part of the consumer experience without the added layers of complexity and cost. The core of Ennoventure's technology is its sophisticated use of invisible encryption. This encryption can be incorporated into any part of a product without altering its design or aesthetics, leaving behind a secure, tamper-proof, and unalterable invisible signature to protect brands and their products. This encryption is only detectable through a specialized mobile application, making it an effective deterrent against counterfeit attempts. The AI component comes into play by continuously learning and adapting to new counterfeiting methods, thus staying several steps ahead of counterfeiters. Chad Kite, Chief Commercial Officer of Ennoventure, explains that using emerging technologies like AI and cryptography empowers brands to develop flexible, strategic digital solutions. "At Ennoventure, we believe that the battle against counterfeiting is not just about keeping counterfeiters at bay, but staying ahead of them," said Chad. "Our Al-driven technology does exactly that – providing an invisible yet invincible shield that integrates seamlessly into any brand's anti-counterfeit effort without any process change or capital expenditure. This is the future of anti-counterfeiting, where advanced protection is covert and integrated naturally into the consumer experience" By equipping brands with comprehensive security features, solutions like Ennoventure protect brand integrity across the supply chain, seamlessly integrating anti-counterfeiting technology into existing brand packaging. Cost-Effective Implementation The list of innovations in the anti-counterfeiting space is long and includes embedding QR codes, using digital printing technologies, implementing anti-piracy algorithms, leveraging GPS technology, and creating unique coding systems to stop counterfeiters. Even with so many options available to brands, one of the most significant barriers to adopting new anti-counterfeiting technologies is the associated cost, particularly the capital expenditures required for new equipment or materials. Ennoventure tackles this challenge head-on by offering solutions that require no capital investment to implement. This approach makes it easier and faster for brands to adopt and removes the financial risk involved in transitioning to new anti-counterfeit technologies. Enhancing Brand Integrity and Consumer Trust At the heart of Ennoventure’s mission is the safety and satisfaction of the consumer. Counterfeit products not only undermine brand reputation but also pose serious risks to consumers—risks that can translate into substantial legal and financial repercussions for brands or physical harm to consumers. In fact, faulty, counterfeit electronics are responsible for over 70 deaths and 350,000 serious injuries each year in the United States alone. Consumers today are more savvy than ever, taking time to research products before making a purchase. In fact, a whopping 89-96% of consumers reportedly spend more than 10 minutes researching online purchases, fielding a flurry of options in the process. By ensuring product authenticity, Ennoventure's solutions help brands protect their consumers and, in turn, solidify their market position and brand value. This trust is crucial in today's market, where consumer loyalty is increasingly dependent on brand transparency and reliability. Global Scalability and Impact Ennoventure's anti-counterfeit solutions are designed for global scalability, allowing brands to protect their products across diverse markets with varying challenges and regulatory environments. Whether navigating complex supply chains or meeting regional compliance requirements, Ennoventure’s platform adapts to meet these needs effectively. Kite highlights the global scope of Ennoventure’s mission, stating, “Our vision extends beyond individual markets. We’re here to revolutionize brand protection on a global scale, making it easier and more cost-effective for brands everywhere to adopt and adapt our solutions. This is how we create a safer marketplace—not just locally, but across borders, ensuring that every product that reaches a consumer is genuine and safe.” For brands looking to expand their reach without compromising on safety, Ennoventure provides the perfect blend of global vision on a personal level. The Road Ahead: AI and the Future of Brand Protection As counterfeiters become more sophisticated, the battle to protect authenticity will only intensify, putting the onus on brands to inform, protect, and secure consumers throughout the buyer journey. Ennoventure continues to innovate in this space, ensuring its technologies are not just relevant for today’s threats but well-positioned to anticipate future threats and advances in counterfeit technology. With ongoing developments in AI and machine learning, and the flexibility to adapt technologies to create modern solutions, Ennoventure is at the forefront, leading the charge for protecting brands and consumers with anti-counterfeit measures. For brands seeking to safeguard their reputation and ensure the integrity of their products, turning to Ennoventure’s advanced technologies isn’t just an option—it’s a necessity. Advances in technology are necessary to move us forward, keeping us connected, productive, and efficient in the process. But this also drives innovation in crime, revealing new, enhanced ways for bad actors to steal data, violate intellectual property rights, distribute fake products, and find more methods to profit at the expense of businesses and consumers. In recent years, counterfeiting has become a formidable challenge for brands across various industries—from pharmaceuticals and automotive to luxury goods and electronics. Individual and small-scale retailers without a system of checks and balances in place to swiftly identify, disrupt, and prevent counterfeiters from completing sales are at risk. Plus, the surge in DIY e-commerce businesses (like Amazon Storefront) further complicates the landscape, giving counterfeiters more avenues to infiltrate markets with fake products. But when sales of counterfeit goods are booming in an industry worth $2.3 trillion , it’s hard to ignore the appeal for criminals. worth $2.3 trillion worth $2.3 trillion In fact, a desire for branded goods at lower costs fuels the drive for fake products: 52% of consumers knowingly purchase counterfeit items and 21% frequently make counterfeit purchases. As criminals continue to push the limits and find ways to infringe on brands, they erode the trust and reputation built by companies and online marketplaces, forcing consumers to navigate authenticity at a much greater scale. 52% of consumers 52% of consumers One way of addressing these growing concerns is to fight fire with technological fire. Ennoventure is a disruptor in this space, leveraging AI-driven technologies to combat counterfeiting through protective, proactive brand strategies. Driven by anti-counterfeit solutions, these innovations are setting new standards in brand protection, proving to be game-changers in ensuring product authenticity and consumer safety. Ennoventure Ennoventure Rethinking Anti-Counterfeiting Through AI Rethinking Anti-Counterfeiting Through AI Traditional anti-counterfeit measures often rely on physical markers or tags, like labels, logos, and patterns. These methods are not only vulnerable to duplication, but they also add to production costs and environmental waste. Ennoventure's approach breaks away from these outdated practices by integrating cutting-edge AI technologies that are invisible and impossible to replicate. How is this possible? By embedding these solutions directly into the product packaging or the products themselves, Ennoventure ensures that authenticity verification becomes a seamless part of the consumer experience without the added layers of complexity and cost. The core of Ennoventure's technology is its sophisticated use of invisible encryption. This encryption can be incorporated into any part of a product without altering its design or aesthetics, leaving behind a secure, tamper-proof, and unalterable invisible signature to protect brands and their products. This encryption is only detectable through a specialized mobile application, making it an effective deterrent against counterfeit attempts. The AI component comes into play by continuously learning and adapting to new counterfeiting methods, thus staying several steps ahead of counterfeiters. Chad Kite, Chief Commercial Officer of Ennoventure, explains that using emerging technologies like AI and cryptography empowers brands to develop flexible, strategic digital solutions. "At Ennoventure, we believe that the battle against counterfeiting is not just about keeping counterfeiters at bay, but staying ahead of them," said Chad. "Our Al-driven technology does exactly that – providing an invisible yet invincible shield that integrates seamlessly into any brand's anti-counterfeit effort without any process change or capital expenditure. This is the future of anti-counterfeiting, where advanced protection is covert and integrated naturally into the consumer experience" "At Ennoventure, we believe that the battle against counterfeiting is not just about keeping counterfeiters at bay, but staying ahead of them," said Chad. "Our Al-driven technology does exactly that – providing an invisible yet invincible shield that integrates seamlessly into any brand's anti-counterfeit effort without any process change or capital expenditure. This is the future of anti-counterfeiting, where advanced protection is covert and integrated naturally into the consumer experience" By equipping brands with comprehensive security features, solutions like Ennoventure protect brand integrity across the supply chain, seamlessly integrating anti-counterfeiting technology into existing brand packaging. Cost-Effective Implementation The list of innovations in the anti-counterfeiting space is long and includes embedding QR codes, using digital printing technologies, implementing anti-piracy algorithms, leveraging GPS technology, and creating unique coding systems to stop counterfeiters. Even with so many options available to brands, one of the most significant barriers to adopting new anti-counterfeiting technologies is the associated cost, particularly the capital expenditures required for new equipment or materials. Ennoventure tackles this challenge head-on by offering solutions that require no capital investment to implement. This approach makes it easier and faster for brands to adopt and removes the financial risk involved in transitioning to new anti-counterfeit technologies. Enhancing Brand Integrity and Consumer Trust At the heart of Ennoventure’s mission is the safety and satisfaction of the consumer. Counterfeit products not only undermine brand reputation but also pose serious risks to consumers—risks that can translate into substantial legal and financial repercussions for brands or physical harm to consumers. In fact, faulty, counterfeit electronics are responsible for over 70 deaths and 350,000 serious injuries each year in the United States alone. counterfeit electronics counterfeit electronics Consumers today are more savvy than ever, taking time to research products before making a purchase. In fact, a whopping 89-96% of consumers reportedly spend more than 10 minutes researching online purchases, fielding a flurry of options in the process. By ensuring product authenticity, Ennoventure's solutions help brands protect their consumers and, in turn, solidify their market position and brand value. This trust is crucial in today's market, where consumer loyalty is increasingly dependent on brand transparency and reliability. 89-96% of consumers 89-96% of consumers brand transparency and reliability. brand transparency and reliability. Global Scalability and Impact Ennoventure's anti-counterfeit solutions are designed for global scalability, allowing brands to protect their products across diverse markets with varying challenges and regulatory environments. Whether navigating complex supply chains or meeting regional compliance requirements, Ennoventure’s platform adapts to meet these needs effectively. Kite highlights the global scope of Ennoventure’s mission, stating, “Our vision extends beyond individual markets. We’re here to revolutionize brand protection on a global scale, making it easier and more cost-effective for brands everywhere to adopt and adapt our solutions. This is how we create a safer marketplace—not just locally, but across borders, ensuring that every product that reaches a consumer is genuine and safe.” Kite highlights the global scope of Ennoventure’s mission, stating, “Our vision extends beyond individual markets. We’re here to revolutionize brand protection on a global scale, making it easier and more cost-effective for brands everywhere to adopt and adapt our solutions. This is how we create a safer marketplace—not just locally, but across borders, ensuring that every product that reaches a consumer is genuine and safe.” For brands looking to expand their reach without compromising on safety, Ennoventure provides the perfect blend of global vision on a personal level. The Road Ahead: AI and the Future of Brand Protection As counterfeiters become more sophisticated, the battle to protect authenticity will only intensify, putting the onus on brands to inform, protect, and secure consumers throughout the buyer journey. Ennoventure continues to innovate in this space, ensuring its technologies are not just relevant for today’s threats but well-positioned to anticipate future threats and advances in counterfeit technology. With ongoing developments in AI and machine learning, and the flexibility to adapt technologies to create modern solutions, Ennoventure is at the forefront, leading the charge for protecting brands and consumers with anti-counterfeit measures. For brands seeking to safeguard their reputation and ensure the integrity of their products, turning to Ennoventure’s advanced technologies isn’t just an option—it’s a necessity.

Ennoventure's AI Advantage: The Future of Anti-Counterfeit Solutions for Enhanced Brand Safety

Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea - October 12, 2024 - HackerNoon, the independent technology publishing platform, is pleased to announce the nominees for its annual “Startups of The Year” award, featuring the most promising and innovative companies in the Port Moresby startup ecosystem. The list, compiled by the HackerNoon team, showcases 30 startups making significant contributions to the Port Moresby economy and driving innovation in their respective industries. https://youtu.be/XOpG6B4AKPU?embedable=true Nominations are open - learn more here. You can nominate your company as the Startup of The Year in Port Moresby here. The Startups in Port Moresby nominated for Startups of The Year 2024 include: Cywer Learning
Altrium
CraveHRO
Spinlab
Svenklas
SoSha
Code Campus
Merkle Science
Next Round Capital Partners
Localis
ClickLocal Digital Advertising LLP
AgileBrains
Seak
City Schools Sports Association
The IT Gigs
Inspiredvalley (Inspired Eduventures Pvt. Ltd.)
Terra Legal
Ciba Health
FAST Artificial Intelligence Society
HempStreet
Snoox Automation Pvt. Ltd.
ATOM POWER PROJECTS PVT. LTD.
Per Annum
BONbLOC
CODESTP Software Technology Park
Grab247 Company Limited
Stupa Sports Analytics
Quadictive Infotech Pvt. Ltd.
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LEFIN Suitcase “We are thrilled to recognize the top startups in Port Moresby and celebrate their achievements,” said David Smooke, HackerNoon Founder & CEO. “Starting and sustaining a company is difficult. We’re honored to showcase their work and impact.” Why It Pays Off to Be Nominated Startups of The Year 2024 is a 100% community-driven voting event recognizing startups transforming technology and the world for the better. Starting October 1st, 2024, the internet can nominate and vote for the best ventures in their city and industry. People can nominate their favorite startups until October 31st, and vote once per day per award for who they think should be Startup of The Year up to March 31st, 2025. Winners will be announced in April 2025, after a comprehensive evaluation by the HackerNoon team. Apart from validation from the world's greenest tech publication, all nominees get free interviews relevant to their region and industry. They will also receive curated startup-friendly packages and a free version of their very own Evergreen Tech Company News Page on HackerNoon. In sum, being nominated gives you major credibility as one of the top startups globally and an expert in your industry, meaning even without winning, you still gain tons of exposure. Nominations are open - learn more here. You can nominate your company as the Startup of The Year in Port Moresby here. About HackerNoon’s Startups of The Year Startups of The Year 2024 is HackerNoon’s flagship community-driven event celebrating startups, technology, and the spirit of innovation. Currently in its third iteration, the prestigious Internet award recognizes and celebrates tech startups of all shapes and sizes. This year, over 150,000 entities across 4200+ cities, 6 continents, and 100+ industries will participate in a bid to be crowned the best startup of the year! Millions of votes have been cast over the past few years, and many stories have been written about these daring and rising startups. The winners will get a free interview on HackerNoon and an Evergreen Tech Company News page. Visit our FAQ page to learn more. Download our design assets here. Check out the Startups of The Year Merch Shop here. HackerNoon’s Startups of The Year is a branding opportunity unlike any other. Whether your goal is brand awareness or lead generation, HackerNoon has curated startup-friendly packages to solve your marketing challenges. Meet our sponsors: Wellfound: Join the #1 global, startup-focused community. At Wellfound, we're not just a job board—we're the place where top startup talent and the world's most exciting companies connect to build the future. Notion: Notion is trusted and loved by thousands of startups as their connected workspace—from building product roadmaps to tracking fundraising. Try Notion with unlimited AI, FREE for up to 6 months, to build and scale your company with one powerful tool. Get your offer now! Hubspot: If you’re looking for a smart CRM platform that meets the needs of small businesses, look no further than HubSpot. Seamlessly connect your data, teams and customers in one easy-to-use scalable platform that grows with your business. Get started for free. Bright Data: Startups that leverage public web data can make faster, data-driven decisions, giving them a competitive edge. With Bright Data’s scalable web data collection, businesses can grow from a small operation to an enterprise by harnessing insights at every stage. Algolia: Algolia NeuralSearch is the world's only AI end-to-end Search and Discovery Platform combining powerful keyword and natural language processing in a single API. Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea - October 12, 2024 - HackerNoon, the independent technology publishing platform, is pleased to announce the nominees for its annual “Startups of The Year” award, featuring the most promising and innovative companies in the Port Moresby startup ecosystem. Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea - October 12, 2024 - HackerNoon, the independent technology publishing platform, is pleased to announce the nominees for its annual “Startups of The Year” award, featuring the most promising and innovative companies in the Port Moresby startup ecosystem. Port Moresby , Papua New Guinea - October 12, 2024 Port Moresby - October 12, 2024 - HackerNoon, the independent technology publishing platform, is pleased to announce the nominees for its annual “ Startups of The Year ” award, featuring the most promising and innovative companies in the Startups of The Year startup ecosystem. The list, compiled by the HackerNoon team, showcases 30 startups making significant contributions to the Port Moresby economy and driving innovation in their respective industries. https://youtu.be/XOpG6B4AKPU?embedable=true https://youtu.be/XOpG6B4AKPU?embedable=true Nominations are open - learn more here. You can nominate your company as the Startup of The Year in Port Moresby here. Nominations are open - learn more here . You can nominate your company as the Startup of The Year in Port Moresby here . here Startup of The Year in Startup of The Year in Port Moresby here here The Startups in Port Moresby nominated for Startups of The Year 2024 include: Startups in Startups in Startups in Port Moresby Port Moresby nominated Cywer Learning Altrium CraveHRO Spinlab Svenklas SoSha Code Campus Merkle Science Next Round Capital Partners Localis ClickLocal Digital Advertising LLP AgileBrains Seak City Schools Sports Association The IT Gigs Inspiredvalley (Inspired Eduventures Pvt. Ltd.) Terra Legal Ciba Health FAST Artificial Intelligence Society HempStreet Snoox Automation Pvt. Ltd. ATOM POWER PROJECTS PVT. LTD. Per Annum BONbLOC CODESTP Software Technology Park Grab247 Company Limited Stupa Sports Analytics Quadictive Infotech Pvt. Ltd. directlink LEFIN Suitcase Cywer Learning Altrium CraveHRO Spinlab Svenklas SoSha Code Campus Merkle Science Next Round Capital Partners Localis ClickLocal Digital Advertising LLP AgileBrains Seak City Schools Sports Association The IT Gigs Inspiredvalley (Inspired Eduventures Pvt. Ltd.) Terra Legal Ciba Health FAST Artificial Intelligence Society HempStreet Snoox Automation Pvt. Ltd. ATOM POWER PROJECTS PVT. LTD. Per Annum BONbLOC CODESTP Software Technology Park Grab247 Company Limited Stupa Sports Analytics Quadictive Infotech Pvt. Ltd. directlink LEFIN Suitcase “We are thrilled to recognize the top startups in Port Moresby and celebrate their achievements,” said David Smooke, HackerNoon Founder & CEO. “Starting and sustaining a company is difficult. We’re honored to showcase their work and impact.” “We are thrilled to recognize the top startups in Port Moresby and celebrate their achievements,” said David Smooke, HackerNoon Founder & CEO. “Starting and sustaining a company is difficult. We’re honored to showcase their work and impact.” “We are thrilled to recognize the top startups in and celebrate their achievements,” said David Smooke, HackerNoon Founder & CEO . “Starting and sustaining a company is difficult. We’re honored to showcase their work and impact.” David Smooke, HackerNoon Founder & CEO Why It Pays Off to Be Nominated Startups of The Year 2024 is a 100% community-driven voting event recognizing startups transforming technology and the world for the better. Starting October 1st, 2024, the internet can nominate and vote for the best ventures in their city and industry. People can nominate their favorite startups until October 31st , and vote once per day per award for who they think should be Startup of The Year up to March 31st, 2025. Winners will be announced in April 2025, after a comprehensive evaluation by the HackerNoon team. Startups of The Year 2024 nominate their favorite startups until October 31st nominate their favorite startups Apart from validation from the world's greenest tech publication, all nominees get free interviews relevant to their region and industry. They will also receive curated startup-friendly packages and a free version of their very own Evergreen Tech Company News Page on HackerNoon. get free interviews startup-friendly packages startup-friendly packages Evergreen Tech Company News Evergreen Tech Company News In sum, being nominated gives you major credibility as one of the top startups globally and an expert in your industry, meaning even without winning, you still gain tons of exposure. Nominations are open - learn more here. You can nominate your company as the Startup of The Year in Port Moresby here. Nominations are open - learn more here . You can nominate your company as the Startup of The Year in Port Moresby here . here Startup of The Year in Startup of The Year in Port Moresby here here About HackerNoon’s Startups of The Year Startups of The Year 2024 is HackerNoon’s flagship community-driven event celebrating startups, technology, and the spirit of innovation. Currently in its third iteration, the prestigious Internet award recognizes and celebrates tech startups of all shapes and sizes. This year, over 150,000 entities across 4200+ cities, 6 continents, and 100+ industries will participate in a bid to be crowned the best startup of the year! Millions of votes have been cast over the past few years, and many stories have been written about these daring and rising startups. Startups of The Year 2024 Startups of The Year 2024 many stories many stories The winners will get a free interview on HackerNoon and an Evergreen Tech Company News page. free interview on HackerNoon Evergreen Tech Company News Evergreen Tech Company News Visit our FAQ page to learn more. FAQ FAQ Download our design assets here . here here Check out the Startups of The Year Merch Shop here . here here HackerNoon’s Startups of The Year is a branding opportunity unlike any other. Whether your goal is brand awareness or lead generation, HackerNoon has curated startup-friendly packages to solve your marketing challenges. startup-friendly packages startup-friendly packages Meet our sponsors: Meet our sponsors: Meet our sponsors: Wellfound: Join the #1 global, startup-focused community . At Wellfound, we're not just a job board—we're the place where top startup talent and the world's most exciting companies connect to build the future. Wellfound: Join the #1 global, startup-focused community Join the #1 global, startup-focused community Notion: Notion is trusted and loved by thousands of startups as their connected workspace—from building product roadmaps to tracking fundraising. Try Notion with unlimited AI, FREE for up to 6 months , to build and scale your company with one powerful tool. Get your offer now ! Notion: Try Notion with unlimited AI, FREE for up to 6 months Get your offer now ! Hubspot: If you’re looking for a smart CRM platform that meets the needs of small businesses, look no further than HubSpot. Seamlessly connect your data, teams and customers in one easy-to-use scalable platform that grows with your business. Get started for free . Hubspot: Get started for free Get started for free Bright Data: Startups that leverage public web data can make faster, data-driven decisions, giving them a competitive edge. With Bright Data’s scalable web data collection , businesses can grow from a small operation to an enterprise by harnessing insights at every stage. Bright Data: Bright Data’s scalable web data collection Bright Data’s scalable web data collection Algolia: Algolia NeuralSearch is the world's only AI end-to-end Search and Discovery Platform combining powerful keyword and natural language processing in a single API. Algolia: AI end-to-end Search and Discovery Platform AI end-to-end Search and Discovery Platform

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