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We’re in a heady cycle of exponential innovation where we’re not only creating new technology, but also completely new ways of using that technology alone and combined, and new financial models to fund that technology. This article takes a look at the trajectory of startup funding from crowdfunding to crowd investing, and the latest crowd investing platform using a new kind of crypto investing to connect solo investors and startups. The wave of crowdfunding was monumental If there’s one thing every startup needs (besides an MVP people actually want) it’s money. Since the explosion of startups over the last three decades, we’ve seen the rise of new forms of fundraising which eschew more traditional forms of investment like grants and Venture Capital. First, there was crowdfunding. Kickstarter started in 2009 offering everyday people a way to fund products that they liked by effectively placing an advanced order. The biggest funded product to date is the in just a few weeks. The company raised another $12.8 million in May 2016 for the second version of its smartwatch. Pebble Time Smartwatch raising a tidy $20 Million in February 2015 However, Pebble closed its doors in December 2016, with Fitbit acquiring some of its assets, including key personnel, for a disclosed amount of somewhere between 23 million and 40million. Fitbit its support for Pebble watches in 2018 and the project is kept alive by a vibrant volunteer . ended developer community But most companies fail to reach the lofty heights of Pebble. 62% of Kickstarter projects fail to reach their public funding goal. Of those that do get funding, 10% fail to deliver a final product - the number used to be lower but campaigns are increasingly making (but not launching) their actual product prior to their campaign. From crowdfunding physical products, we’ve seen the growth of crowd investing platforms like CrowdCube where investors aren’t funding an end product but rather invest in shares of a company, effectively an equity stake. Monzo bank first raised £1m in a record-breaking 96 seconds in 2016, and in 2018 £20m in just a few days. In 2019, coffee chain Grind raised £3.4m. How to crowdfund a digital product? But what if your product is something less physical and more ephemeral? When cryptocurrency went mainstream in the mid-2010s, Initial Coin Offerings (ICO’s) created an investment alternative to initial public offering (IPO) by selling tokens for startups wishing to offer products and services, primarily in the cryptocurrency and blockchain space. It revolutionized funding fueled by mass media attention, a lack of regulation, and significant technological innovation, - sometimes millions in minutes. Blockchain software markers EOS raised over $4bn and Telegram $1.7bn. raising staggering amounts of money The scar of the ICO scam But a shadow emerged leaving a digital graveyard of failed products and many people lost money in scams by fake companies with that scams were as high as 80% of all ICO’s. There were many instances where scam companies would pick people off LinkedIn, and add them to a website, investor, or advertise them as an advisor without their knowledge - worse many of the companies never existed and people lost their money. claims Enter IDO decentralized crowdfunding Since then, crypto funding has somewhat lost its luster, but the appeal of crowd investing persists and a new crowd investing platform, Ventup.io  is aiming to create a platform that is easy to use and transparent. I spoke to Ventup.io CEO and co-founder Alexander Kunzmann to find out more. Ventup.io  connects investors with startups via a platform for funding projects such as new technology and currencies. It differs from more traditional equity-based crowd investing. Alexander explains, “First of all if you buy a token, it's on an exchange within two, three hours. That means you're very liquid. It's a liquid asset that you have so you can exchange it at any given point you want. If you buy into these other funding platforms, you buy equity, but it will take a long time until you're actually allowed to sell it, or trade it.” This form of funding is known as an IDO, (Initial DEX Offering) where tokens are launched on a decentralized exchange (DEX) and receive funding from individual investors. It’s easy to implement and fast to launch. Ventup.io ’s platform thus enables startups with already tokenized products to fundraise. The idea is that as the investment value of these tokens increases, investors can also invest in other products on the platform. They’re not the first platform in the space, with a number of companies emerging including Binance LaunchPad and TrustSwap. IDO platform Polkastarter launched in 2020 and is soon to start a platform aiming to bring decentralized finance (DeFi) features to non-fungible tokens (NFT) such as digital art and music. I was interested to see how Ventup.io  differentiates itself from existing platforms. Alexander explained, “Traditionally the investment process is quite complex. There are usually things that you need to do in social media platforms, such as Twitter and Telegram. They have Google Sheets you need to fill out. So literally, in order to be part of an idea, you have to be on five or more different platforms to sign up.  It's quite a complex thing just to do a transaction on a platform, which is not even related to any of them. Our USP is being super simple and transparent and to have everything in one platform. So we want to not only be decentralized we want to be centralized decentralized finance (CD-FI).” An example is the Know Your Customer process - a screening also used in banking that enables companies to ensure that their customers are who they claim to be and to avoid any malicious or criminal activity associated with using their services. Unfortunately, crypto investors usually have to undergo the process more than once across different platforms in acquiring tokens and investing. Worst, the use of social media platforms for communications has created a rich environment of scammers who pretend to be the representatives of the platforms (you can see where this is going) directing people to shadow sights and other scam practices. With Ventup.io, Alexander explains, “When a user signs up, they do the KYC process once, and then they can apply to connect their wallet to any of the projects on the platform. We want to integrate community functionality. So chats or forums are actually done on the platform, which is much more secure than having Telegram or Twitter because there are so many fake accounts and scammers out there - the forums are only verified once we know they actually belong to the project. Unlike other projects where KYC is required across the various components that make up the investment process, with us, you sign up once, and then the projects you want to apply to you do and they already have all that information. And everything is integrated, the community aspect is integrated and created." In the long run, Ventup.io wants to integrate their own dex, meaning once tokens are launched, the tokens will automatically be available on the exchange. "So you don't even have to withdraw these tokens from our platform, but you can also exchange them on the platform.” Community-backed digital projects Community is a big part of successful crowd investing. Like how a passionate community was able to keep the Pebble smartwatch alive long past its use by date,Ventup.io  is community-based in that “Ultimately we let our community choose which project will succeed.” Alexander asserts that: “We want to be the Apple of the de-fi space. We want to be high quality, with easy usability. And that also goes for the project that we accept. We want the team to be high quality and transparent. Because some of these projects were launched on existing launch pads, you don't even know who's behind them, as they hide behind fake names. The team is very important. The idea behind the project is very important. Is it just hype or is this a long-term solution? How is the token used?  Is there a value behind it? Or is it just that they only want a token? How many people are already talking about the project? Do they already have a product? How does their code look? Do they have a GitHub account where you can already look at their code? What is their promise, their long-term vision? Does it align with our culture, basically, our long-term vision for the de-FI space?” With a nod to the legacies of earlier crypto investing, Alexander admits, “When it comes to due diligence, we as a team, we can only do so much, right? We can look into the team, we can do the KYC, we can look at the idea, we can look at the market, see how many solutions are out there, how they sell themselves, how transparent they are, how dedicated they are, as well. That's what we can do. But then again, it is at the risk of the investor. The investors should believe in the project long-term and not be interested in short gains. So we try to create a community feel for each project.” Ventup.io  themselves have attracted investment from VCs such as Blocksync Ventures, Vendetta Capital, and Three M Capital, raising $100,000 in pre-seed investing. Alexander shares: “They believe in us long-term, they believe in the project, and they want to see how everything evolves. Everyone's in it for the money at the end of the day, but some have different strategies - one wants to buy in quickly and make money fast. And the other is to have a bit of a long-term vision and, you know, probably also more experienced than the industry or generally in investing.” Ventup.io is planning to launch their platform in June and it will be interesting to see how they fare in a time when teen investors are putting serious dollars behind businesses such as GameStop and raising $265k on r/WallStreetBets for - investors with a heart? endangered gorillas Even Vitalik Buterin donated more than $1bn in funds raised from crypto tokens to COVID relief in India.  Watch this space for what happens next. I think things are starting to get interesting again. Also published on: https://blog.vent.finance/why-digital-startups-are-turning-to-crowd-investing-26580bd7784a

The Crowdfunding Landscape: From Smartwatches to ICO Scams and IDOs

The has given an exceptional momentum to the cybercrime. released a cybersecurity report in 2022 on a global scale. The report highlighted that the number of cyber attacks worldwide increased by half. Russian invasion of Ukraine CheckPoint Hackers primarily targeted international economic sectors, with over . Governmental, financial, and media sectors faced over attacks per week. 600 attacks per day two and a half thousand Besides, the time and money losses due to cyber breaches are outrageous. In the US, the cost of just a single is a whopping That’s insane! data breach $9.23 million. Today, we are living in a world where keyboards are mightier than swords, and firewalls play the role of digital fortresses. A world where sensitive information is stolen, critical infrastructure is hacked, and wars are fought online. Who would've thought‍? Let’s dive into the world of cyber warfare and see how devastating it can be for nations across the world. What Is a Cyberwar? Reading the word “war,” you might have visualized generals, weapons, trenches, and alike. But it’s a different kind of war. It's a digital dance of deception and disruption, where the battlefield isn't marked by trenches but by lines of code. Here, the generals wear hoodies, and their weapon of choice is a well-worn keyboard. Cyber warfare is a form of internet attack directed at a country's government, nation, or military infrastructure with the aim of causing disruption and inflicting damage. Cyber warfare should not be confused with the terrorist use of cyberspace or with cyber espionage and cybercrime. In comparison to cybercrime, cyber attacks, and cyber terrorism: Cyber warfare pertains to the conflict itself, whereas a cyber attack is associated with the methods and strategies employed. Cyber terrorism involves the "politically motivated use of computers and information technologies to cause serious disruptions or widespread fear in society." Cyber warfare differs from cyber terrorism in that it represents organized efforts by a national government to conduct operations in cyberspace against foreign states. So, don’t assume yourself a soldier the next time your YouTube channel gets hacked because a cyberwar is a digital conflict between two nations, not individuals. This means it excludes many other forms of attacks that may be misunderstood as cyberwar. For instance, if a cyber attack is initiated by an individual hacker or a group, it cannot be called cyber warfare. However, if those hackers are backed by the state, then it comes under a cyberwar. The main objective of every cyber war is to disrupt, damage, or destroy critical systems. So it may take many forms, such as: Attacks on financial infrastructure. Attacks on public infrastructure like electrical systems or dams. Attacks on safety infrastructure, like early warning systems and target signals. Attacks against military organizations or resources. What Does Cyber Warfare Look Like? Like normal warfare, which can range from minor skirmishes to full-fledged battles, cyberwar varies in severity and target. In most cases, computer systems are not the prime target. They are targeted because they manage real-world systems, such as power grids and airports. Stock prices spiral into chaos as hackers mess with the stock exchange data. The next day, trains stop running because traffic signals do not work. You cannot drive anywhere as traffic lights freeze on red. Sure, it might bring a fleeting moment of joy, a logical excuse to dodge the workplace drama. "Sorry, boss, can't make it today. The traffic lights are having a digital tantrum!" But honestly, this can ruin the whole country if it persists. In no time, a country could be in chaos. Without crossing the boundaries, your enemies can disrupt the whole nation. Do you remember when declared a State of Emergency in 2022 after weeks of a major ransomware attack? Costa Rica Layer 7 Cyber Attacks - The Main Challenge Of The Year At the beginning of the Russian-Ukrainian cyber war, attacks at levels L3 and L4 were mostly used to disrupt infrastructure operations. Attacks at this level simply overload networks or applications, disrupting their bandwidth capacity. However, currently, cyber warfare is conducted with more sophistication. Participants resort to Layer 7 attacks. These are intelligent attacks aimed at finding vulnerabilities in the cyberspace infrastructure, blocking or disrupting its operations for an extended period. Real-Life Examples of a Cyber Warfare We have a few real-life incidents of cyberwar as well. Luckily, there are not many, at least for now. Russia-Ukraine Conflict The conflict between has extended into cyberspace. Various cyber incidents have been attributed to state-sponsored hacking groups. Out of 30 cyberwar incidents between both countries, 28 were initiated by Russia. Russia and Ukraine Russian cyber operations include disrupting Ukrainian television companies before missile strikes, intensifying information campaigns, and attacking private services, such as and . Monobank Kyivstar This coordination of cyberattacks with military operations aimed to disrupt communication and control systems, enhancing the impact of subsequent missile strikes. Ukraine, on the other side, has responded robustly to Russian cyberattacks, despite being a primary target. The Ukrainian cyber army conducted over a million DDoS attacks on Russian infrastructure in 2022, showcasing a resilient opposition to cyber threats. Stuxnet Attack on Iranian Nuclear Facilities marked one of the first instances of a cyber weapon causing real-world damage. It involved a sophisticated worm designed to target Iran's nuclear program. Stuxnet sabotaged Iran's uranium enrichment facilities and caused physical damage to centrifuges. Stuxnet The worm managed to infect The result? This incident ruined around 900 centrifuges. This incident is widely believed to be a joint operation by the U.S. and Israel. revealed that a Dutchman, recruited by AIVD, was behind this sabotage. However, Dutch politicians were unaware of this operation. 20,000 devices in 14 Iranian nuclear facilities. Volkskrant NotPetya Ransomware Attack , a notorious ransomware attack that occurred in 2017, initially targeted Ukraine. But quickly, this attack spread globally, mimicking the COVID-19 of the physical world. It affected major organizations and critical infrastructure worldwide. The victims then spent billions of dollars to recover. NotPetya However, the Russian government denied involvement. Besides, one of the victim’s insurers was linking this incident to cyberspace politics. But they failed to get war-related exclusion and paid as . However, the analyst still connects this incident with the political conflict. $1.4 billion cyber attack coverage The Petya virus on June 27, 2017, paralyzed the operations of companies worldwide. What Are the Types of Cyber Warfare? There are different types of cyber war. Some of them aim to compromise data security. Others leverage computer hacking to threaten human security. Let’s discuss some common types of cyber warfare. Espionage This type of cyberwar attack aims to steal the secrets of other countries. In espionage, a spear-phishing attack or a botnet is used. The intent here is to get access to a target’s computer and extract sensitive information. Isn’t it like a script of a spy movie? After pinpointing sensitive information, organizations assess potential threats to this data. This may involve considering external parties seeking to steal the information. Likewise, there may be competitors aiming for an advantage through data theft. This may also involve internal risks such as disgruntled workers or negligent employees. Distributed Denial-of-Service Attack In such a type of attack, the target website is flooded with fake requests. This is to render the site unavailable for legitimate users. This cyber downpour often targets critical websites, disrupting the virtual lives of military personnel, safety officials, citizens, scientists, and the like. Especially those used by military personnel, safety personnel, citizens, scientists, or alike. In , Russia levied a DDoS attack on Ukraine and crippled its election commission. March 2014 Modern economic systems depend on computers to function. So, the attacking country targets the stock market, payment systems, and banks. They freeze such critical websites with a DDoS attack. Afterward, they infect these devices and steal or manipulate data. Malware and Viruses At the heart of cyberwarfare are malicious software and viruses. These digital weapons are designed to infiltrate computer systems and steal sensitive information. For instance, the notorious Stuxnet attack. Similarly, Russia is using new on Ukrainian targets. These have been installed on several hundred machines in Ukraine. Besides, a Remote Manipulator System (RMS) is being distributed via fake “evacuation plan” emails. Wiper malware The Future of Cyber War So now, you understand what cyberwar is. Such digital attacks can disrupt the whole country. Today, we might not have too many cyber war-related incidents. However, modern technology is pushing the boundaries and making the impossible happen. The Russian invasion in February 2022 has given new momentum to cybercrime. Today, every rich and skilled country is investing in information warfare and cybersecurity. , over 30 countries are developing the ability to launch cyberattacks. However, many of these efforts are kept secret. This secrecy has raised concerns about a hidden cyber arms race. According to US intelligence Besides, the current tension between has also felt the waves of cyberattacks. Both sides have intensified their cyber offensive operations in recent weeks. Iranian state-sponsored hackers have said this clearly on Telegram. They said they hacked critical Israeli systems, like electrical grids. Their warfare mechanism exactly replicated the Russian hacking incident. Iran and Israel warned on Tuesday of a phishing attack by an Iran-based hacking squad. On the other side, also claim that they have 70 percent of gas stations across Iran. Israel’s National Cyber Directorate Israeli hackers There are plenty of devastating stats that scream cyberwar is yet another pandemic this world has to deal with. And what about the financial losses pertaining to cyberwarfare? predicts global cybercrime costs to increase annually by 15%, hitting annually by 2025. Cybersecurity Ventures $10.5 trillion Likewise, the theft of IT data and equipment, as well as industrial and digital espionage and sabotage, will cost Germany a staggering , as per the German digital association. 206 billion euros in 2023 In addition, this involving over 1000 companies estimated that the loss will exceed the mark for the third consecutive year. survey 200 billion euro Final Words So this means that cyberwar is not just a myth anymore; it’s a serious global concern. It will get out of control if no strict actions are taken. International relations and cyber security are interrelated. Whenever the relationship between two nations is disrupted, the threat of cyber warfare will be there. The internet doesn't care about borders; it's like a big open field where threats can run wild. So, countries must work together, wearing their digital cowboy hats, to handle the challenges that pop up.

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Since the declaration of Independence of Ukraine in 1991, a great wave of advertising has flooded the TV screens. And back then, no one held high standards because they simply did not exist. Commercials came out bright, funny, and sometimes even strange. Today's videos are becoming more innovative and well thought out in detail. Let's take a closer look at how Ukrainian commerce advertising has changed for over 30 years. The formation of the advertising business in Ukraine was quite chaotic because, since the advent of Independence, the media system has been somewhat imperfect. There was no clear structure of the advertising business, a lack of specialists in advertising, and weak links with the global advertising market. The main problem of the emerging market was the total lack of goods and services and, consequently, the lack of competition, which hampered the development of any rules and ethical standards of advertising. If you want to get to know more about the Russian invasion of Ukraine, watch films from my article . 10 Films About the War in Ukraine Cult 90s in commercial advertising in Ukraine Since we did not have our advertising traditions at the time, the 90s became a period for Ukraine when Western values and traditions in advertising were the only models for us. As a result, in the 90s, the backbone of the Ukrainian advertising space was formed by foreign-made products. However, then the list of products was not as wide as we are observing now. Mostly candy, chewing gum, and various drinks were advertised. Among the most popular were Zuko, Invite, and Yupi sweet drink powders and Gallina Blanca and Maggi broth cubes, which were auxiliary condiments in the '90s when there was no money for real meat. For example, Gallina Blanca commercials had weird songs. https://youtu.be/g-FTl0cWHoE?embedable=true At that time, the advertising market was so empty that there was no need to create special creativity. Foreign companies did not even try to adapt their ads to the mentality of the Ukrainian consumer. Commercials were simply translated, remaining incomprehensible, bright, and funny. Domestic consumers were unprepared for the flow of advertising information. Consequently, they had no expectations about the quality of advertising. Therefore, almost any advertising was perceived surprisingly positively and produced the necessary wow effect. Often the supply did not meet the demand, so many products did not even need advertising because they immediately bought up. Newspapers and outdoor advertising were the main platforms for placing ads. And only after that advertising appeared on television. A wide entrance of foreign manufacturers to the Ukrainian product market led to the appearance of network advertising agencies, such as Leo Burnet, BBDO, and DDB. They had partnerships with such marketing giants as Philip Morris, Pepsi Co., and McDonald's. However, advertising activities were still limited by a few regulations, which had many gaps in legal regulation. Given this, advertisers did not need to disguise the content of their ads (for example, in alcohol advertising) and adhere to the current prohibitions. Smirnoff vodka commercials in the 90s https://youtu.be/V-aVkS4LV4s?embedable=true To eliminate these shortcomings, the Law of Ukraine "On Advertising" was adopted in 1996. It comprehensively defined the policy of state regulation of advertising. Approximately until 2000, the process of advertising market formation based on developed documents and increasing additional regulatory framework was going. Non-profit organizations, such as the " ", which in 1999 approved the "Rules of Professional Ethics in Advertising", began to appear. Union of Advertisers of Ukraine Advertising during this period took on new features, and advertisers began to present it as brand advertising rather than naked goods. Advertising for Vdala vodka in 2002 https://youtu.be/aBQiG-7pkMw?embedable=true Below is a prime example of foreign commerce ads on Ukrainian television. It has a wacky superhero in a blue suit who cheerfully stretches himself to gigantic proportions to a cheerful tune. https://youtu.be/Ylzx8b58emE?embedable=true The "orange" stage in Ukrainian advertising In 2004, the , marking a new turn in the political sphere and socio-political advertising. The famous slogan "Yes!" of the Orange political forces' supporters was used as a campaign slogan and became a popular meme. Orange Revolution started in Ukraine According to the , the total volume of the advertising market in 2005 amounted to $835 million (about ₴4,175 billion), including in media - $511,5 million (₴2,5 billion). VRK (All-Ukrainian Advertising Coalition) Despite the annual rise in the price of television advertising, this media remains the most popular. Therefore, a significant part of the advertising budget in 2006 was spent precisely on TV ads. In 2009-2010, the Ukrainian economy was in crisis, reflected in the advertising market. It fell to ₴8,871 billion, 24% less than in 2008. The period from 2011 to 2013 was generally positive for the advertising sector because the economy was gradually recovering, stabilizing the Ukrainian advertising market. In 2012, a law known as the "law banning cigarette advertising" was passed during this period. However, already in 2013, there was a decrease in the market by $3 billion (₴11,367). This is an advertisement for the opposition party during Orange Revolution. https://youtu.be/q_PLFge7hj8?embedable=true Commerce ads in Ukraine between the Orange Revolution and the Revolution of Dignity This ad of the Tide washing powder has become a meme. https://youtu.be/JhEdR9jGE5E?embedable=true Mentos commercials where the crazy sheep were running around on lawnmowers were funny. https://youtu.be/2RwxUs7fWA8?embedable=true In 2012, Old Spice created an explosive mix of madness and light eroticism. In the advertising video of the male deodorant, a handsome man in the image of Isaiah Mustafa showed a firm body and fulfilled all the most daring desires. The essence of the video was that the hero had to become the object of women's fantasies, and this fantasy should smell of Old Spice. Subsequently, Terry Crews was invited to this role, who, in addition to a beautiful body, added to the commercials a touch of madness, which amused and surprised the audience simultaneously. The commercials brought the company worldwide fame. https://youtu.be/6blRnT4VlqM?embedable=true Every Ukrainian family knows Zhivchik drink - cartoon characters Zhivchik, Limonchik, and Grushka have become real friends of children. However, for parents, this drink was exclusively a children's drink, so in 2008 the company decided to shift the focus from children to the family. The video's main idea is that "Zhivchik" makes the family happy and that in a happy family, they drink "Zhivchik". In 2013, the company changed the slogan to "Savor with Benefits". https://youtu.be/BxBNJgIDycQ?embedable=true Advertising crisis after the Revolution of Dignity In 2014, after the and the outbreak of war in eastern Ukraine by Russia, the political and economic crisis led to a decline in the Ukrainian advertising market. Clients' marketing budgets decreased due to currency fluctuations, and the population's purchasing power decreased. In addition, sales dropped sharply in the eastern regions of Ukraine. Revolution of Dignity According to the , in 2014, the advertising media market of Ukraine lost about 1/5 of its volume in hryvnias during the previous year. However, despite the gloomy forecasts, further deterioration of the situation was avoided. results of the VRK Here is an example of the ad of that time. https://youtu.be/OhPK6e6ra5Q?embedable=true In the video from the juice producer "Sadochok" we see a touching story of the friendship between a grandfather and his grandson, which unfolds in a real apple orchard. The little boy can not tear himself away from the screen of his smartphone, timidly looking at the white-haired man. However, the grandfather stubbornly decided to find a common language with his grandson with the help of a small hedgehog. By the way, the company also used the hedgehog idea in its previous commercials. The boom of new media in the Ukrainian advertising industry Despite the decline of external and television advertising in Ukraine, a surge of interest in new media like video blogs and social networks has leveled the situation. According to the Ukrainian Internet Association (UIA), the volume of the Ukrainian Internet media advertising market in 2015 grew to ₴1,288 billion, which was 27% higher than in 2014. Since then, the Ukrainian advertising and communication industry has shown positive dynamics. The states that in 2017 the volume of the Ukrainian Internet media advertising market amounted to ₴2.51 billion, which is 40% higher than the same figure in 2016. It showed significantly higher growth dynamics compared to other segments of the Ukrainian media market. press release of the Ukrainian Internet Association (UIA) Digitalization is a new trend in Ukrainian advertising In 2019 the advertising market in Ukraine was actively expanding by segments, showing a growth of 10%. And the dominant engine of advertising then and now is exactly the videos. It is not surprising because watching new videos on smartphones and video blogs has become almost the main activity among young people. According to the , in 2019 in Ukraine, online advertising was ahead of television by 74%. However, it is worth noting that television also showed a positive trend compared to 2018. research center WARC Below I gathered the most successful Ukrainian e-commerce ads, which pleased even those who never used the products and brands in question. https://youtu.be/moOyC7zO59c?embedable=true The idea to make an animated commercial for DoDo Socks belongs to director Roman Dzvonkovskyj. It is a funny video with bright socks from a Ukrainian brand, which dance to colorful Mexican motifs. As a result, this ad brings a smile and charge a positive mood for the whole day. https://youtu.be/NOCbW1hc6Ng?embedable=true It is a powerful video from Banda Agency to promote the Ukrainian Armed Forces, which effectively conveys the image of the Ukrainian military, which absorbed the experience, values, and professions of different people. The video delivers a simple yet profound message - no one is born for war, but each of us can help protect our freedom. https://youtu.be/WC_Y4clnqWg?embedable=true The global trend of women accepting their bodies "as nature intended" has become an effective tool for many successful marketing strategies. A series of videos with Ukrainian rap singer alyona alyona for Brabrabra is a call to hear your body and love yourself despite stereotypes. Manufacturers and brands often turn to rappers and other performers to promote their products. After all, advertising integration in a music video or individual videos commissioned by an advertiser is no longer a novelty. https://youtu.be/asBN4pktAtA?embedable=true McDonald's Ukraine created an incredibly nostalgic video during its quarantine about how Ukrainians miss the way things used to be. All those empty city streets, the distance, and the isolation are boring. People want to visit their favorite noisy places. That's okay, though, because the windows are always open for you at McDonald's. https://youtu.be/nGK3LkPx5vA?embedable=true and the most effective advertising campaign title went to Monobank. The idea of the video belongs to Monobank, which created it according to the classic principle "Seven woes - one answer". 2020 Effie Awards Grand Prix https://youtu.be/iZmDFzaH6Jw?embedable=true The original series of humorous videos really whet your appetite. In 2015, the commercial starred the popular comic character Mr. Bean, turning the commercial into a little comedy, and the phrase "You're not you when you're hungry" became extremely popular. Ukrainian advertising after the full-scale Russian invasion https://youtu.be/EhssmUtN874?embedable=true According to , due to the Russian invasion, the Ukrainian advertising media market lost ₴20.8 billion. It is about two-thirds of its volume. At the end of 2021, the volume of the advertising media market in Ukraine amounted to ₴33.1 billion. All-Ukrainian Advertising Coalition (VRK) In particular, direct TV advertising in 2022 collapsed by almost 80% - up to ₴2.4 billion. At the same time, VRK predicts a 40% increase in the direct advertising market due to the return of major advertisers from FMCG, who almost completely left TV in 2021. The advertising market in the press fell to 0 with the beginning of a full-scale invasion of Ukraine. However, beginning in May, advertisers began to cautiously return, and over the summer, the volume of placements reached the level of 25-30% of the 2021 volume. I do not want to cover examples of wartime advertising in Ukraine because the has radically changed the vector of this market. Russian invasion Perhaps I will cover this topic in another article. I also recommend you read: How Russian Games Propagated the War Their Offices in Mariupol and Irpen Were Destroyed by Russians Metaverse and NFTs for Ecommerce: Driving Sales With Examples A Detailed Guide on Conversion Rate Optimization in E-Commerce How to Write a Perfect Chatbot Script

Commerce Advertising in Ukraine: How the Ads Industry Has Changed in 30 Years

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Earlier this year, investors warned startups to "prepare for the worst." Due to the global financial crisis, the looming recession, and the war in Ukraine, no one expected to see large rounds. And yet, startups continue to innovate and even manage to support their Ukrainian friends, who found themselves in the worst of the crisis. With support from the international community, Ukrainian-founded startups keep raising money, keep winning grants, and bring their ideas to all corners of the world. Among Ukraine supporters, there’s New York-based firm . It launched a $50 million fund to specifically support startups founded in Ukraine. Amazon Web Services has recently provided 52 Ukrainian startups with nearly $1 million worth of credits for using its cloud-computing services. More than 30 Ukraine-founded startups have received up to $75,000 from Google’s $5 million fund created in March to support Ukraine. ffVC The war was supposed to sever ties between Ukrainian entrepreneurs and the international startup community — many Ukrainians cannot even leave the country because of martial law. However, Ukrainian allies took care of this: they provide online consultations for Ukrainian techies and give free tickets to tech conferences to those who can travel abroad. Thanks to all this, dozens of startups with Ukrainian founders managed to raise funding and continue working on their Next Big Thing. Here’s my pick of 10 of them. Unstoppable Domains — $65 million Blockchain startup raised $65 million in a Series A round in July. The startup was valued at $1 billion. This round brought its external funding to a total of $72 million. Unstoppable Domains In total, 17 investors participated in the round led by Pantera Capital. Among them, there are Polygon, Rainfall Capital, Mayfield, Alchemy Ventures, and OKG Investments. Unstoppable Domains allows its users to register a crypto domain name on the Ethereum blockchain and turn them into NFTs. This gives the owners broader control and ownership and allows them to shorten their long crypto-wallet addresses. The startup has already registered over 2.5 million domains, generating over $80 million in sales. The most popular domains include .crypto, .nft, .wallet, and .bitcoin. The company employs 80 people and has offices in San Francisco and Kyiv. It was founded in 2018 by Matthew Gould, Braden Pezeshki, Bradley Kam, and Ukrainian . Bogdan Gusiev AirSlate — $51.5 million Workflow automation startup raised $51.5 million in a Series B round in June. The startup was valued at $1.25 billion. This round brought its external funding to a total of $181.5 million. AirSlate Chicago-based G Squared led the round with participation from UiPath Ventures. AirSlate provides its users with no-code tools for automating business processes, including PDF editing and e-signature workflow. The startup boasts more than 900,000 customers and 100 million users worldwide. Founded in 2008 and formerly named PDFfiller, AirSlate employs over 900 people. It has offices in Boston, Wroclaw and Kyiv. The company used to have an office in Saint Petersburg but, in July, it would be shutting it down. announced Its founders are and Ukrainian-born . Borya Shakhnovich Vadim Yasinovsky Preply — $50 million Tutoring platform raised $50 million in a Series C round in July, not disclosing its valuation. This round brought its external funding to $101.1 million. Preply In total, eight investors participated in the round led by Owl Ventures, which focuses on education. Among other investors, there are Educapital, Evli Growth Partners, Hoxton Ventures, and Diligent Capital. Preply develops a platform that allows tutors to teach 50 languages, including English, German, Arabic, French, Polish, and Ukrainian. It uses AI to find teachers depending on students’ schedules and learning goals. The startup says it has from 190 countries. 32,000 tutors Preply was founded in 2012 by three Ukrainian entrepreneurs — , , and . The startup employs over 400 people and has offices in Barcelona, New York and Kyiv. Dmytro Voloshyn Kirill Bigai Sergey Lukyanov Spin Technology — $16 million Data protection software developer raised $16 million in a Series A round in August, bringing its funding to $18 million. The company was valued at $55 million. Spin Technology The money came from Santa Barbara Venture Partners, Blu Venture Investors, and Blueprint Equity (lead investor). Spin Technology is a SaaS data protection company defending enterprises against ransomware, human error, and other cloud threats. Its software acts like an antivirus program, detecting ransomware across platforms like Google Workspace and Microsoft Office 365. It can automatically assess risks and make backups if needed. The startup caters to enterprise clients. It has partnered with over 1,600 companies, including Outbrain, Autodoc, Miller and Toyota. Founded in 2016 by Odesa-born , the company now has four offices: in Los Angeles, Palo Alto, Odesa, and Kyiv. It employs about 80 people. Dmitry Dontov ATLANT 3D — $15 million Nanotechnology startup raised $15 million in a Series A round in September, bringing its total funding to $17.2 million. It didn't disclose the valuation at which it closed the round. ATLANT 3D British VC West Hill Capital led the round, but other investors haven’t been disclosed. ATLANT 3D is a deep-tech startup that works on a tech that enables the manufacturing of materials and electronics at the atom level. “(We are) revolutionizing electronics of tomorrow atom by atom,” reads its motto. According to its website, it works — among other organizations — with STMicroelectronics, Sony, and NASA. Although the startup is based in Copenhagen, it was co-founded in 2018 by Ukrainian , who now leads the company as CEO. The ATLANT 3D’s website lists 10 employees, half of them PhDs Maksym Plakhotnyuk Fintech Farm — $7.4 million In the company’s first Seed round in January, raised $7.4 million, not disclosing its valuation. Fintech Farm Flyer One Ventures and Solid led the round; four other investors are AVentures Capital, TA Ventures, u.ventures, and Jiji. Dmytro Dubilet, the co-founder of U.K.-based Fintech Farm, was one of the founders of Ukraine’s neobank Monobank, which now has about 4.5 million users. Now, Fintech Farm is going to use the raised money to launch a similar product for the Nigerian market. Its name is . Fibo The company was co-founded by , , and serial entrepreneur . The company employs around 200 people and has two offices — in Dnipro and Kyiv. Alexander Vityaz Mykola Bezkrovnyy Dmytro Dubilet Salto X — €5.2 million Web3 startup raised €5.2 million in a Seed round in July, not disclosing its valuation. Salto X The round was led by Copenhagen-based venture fund byFounders and Frankfurt-based Blockwall. Box Group, crypto fintech 3Commas, and angels such as Liu Jiang and Alex Gluchkowski also participated in it (in total, six investors). Salto X uses blockchain to develop a remote-friendly alternative to stock options for European companies. Contributors receive NFT certificates for the cliff period. According to the startup, “it gives transparent access to equity compensation to contributors regardless of geography.” The startup was founded in 2021 by Estonians and , Latvian , and Ukrainian . Registered in Tallinn, the company doesn’t have a physical presence, with its 16 employees working remotely from Latvia, Estonia, and Ukraine. Ragnar Sass Elise Sass Krists Avots Tanya Chaikovska PromoRepublic — €2 million SaaS startup raised €2 million in a Pre-Series A round in June, not disclosing its valuation. This round brought its external funding to $3.9 million. PromoRepublic Ukraine-based fund NetSolid Investments put €200,000 into the startup in this round. The names of other investors have not been disclosed. The Ukraine-Finnish-U.S. startup develops a social media marketing platform, catering to enterprises, marketing agencies, and SMBs. According to its website, the company has over 50,000 clients, including Curves International, doTERRA, Expedia Group Mannatech, and EZCORP. Founded back in 2014 by trio , , and , the company now employs over 50 people (contractors included). It has offices in Helsinki, London, New York, and Kyiv. Max Pecherskyi Mike Baranovskyi Val Grabko Cargofy — $2 million Freight-tech startup raised $2 million in a Seed round in February. The startup did not disclose its valuation, but according to , the company was valued at $10-15 million. Cargofy Forbes JKR Investment Group led the round, which also saw participation from Flyer One Ventures, Fair East Labs, and two angel investors — Murat Abdrakhmanov and Hannu Turunen. Dubbed Uber for truck drivers, Cargofy develops an AI-driven digital logistics platform that helps link up truck owners with people seeking to ship goods in Eastern Europe, India, and the U.S. Over the last three years up to February, the company had organized about 46,000 deliveries. Founded in 2014 by , , and , Cargofy now employs about 60 people. It’s based in Cedar Rapids in eastern Iowa. Overall, it has three offices in two countries, but the company’s website doesn’t specify where. Dimitri Alexiou Alex Kovalchuk Stakh Vozniak Choice QR — €1.5 million FoodTech startup raised €1.5 million in a Seed round in July, bringing its external funding to €2.4 million. The company did not disclose its valuation in the latest round. Choice QR Five investors participated in the round: Seedcamp, Reflex Capital, Purple Ventures, J&T Ventures, and Presto Ventures (lead investor). Choice QR develops a restaurant payment app. Using it, hospitality businesses can create a website for pick up and delivery, as well as digital menus, which allow their guests to order food and pay through QR codes. Over 7,000 businesses use the service, according to the Choice website. The company was founded in Kyiv by two Ukrainians — and — in 2021. Now it is based in the Czech Republic but still has an office in Ukraine. Alex Ilyash Vladimir Olyanitsky Originally published . here

Startups With Ukrainian Roots Raise $200+ Million in 2022

Startups con raíces ucranianas recaudan más de $200 millones en 2022

Les startups aux racines ukrainiennes lèvent plus de 200 millions de dollars en 2022

यूक्रेनी जड़ों के साथ स्टार्टअप ने 2022 में $200+ मिलियन जुटाए

ウクライナにルーツを持つスタートアップが 2022 年に 2 億ドル以上を調達

Startups com raízes ucranianas arrecadam mais de US$ 200 milhões em 2022

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There are many types of proxies: datacenter, residential, ISP and so on.  Each type of IP address is used for a different purpose. For example, datacenter IPs are good when you need to bypass a ban, while residential proxies will be great for arbitrage bets. In this article we will talk about mobile proxies. You will find out what their features are, what tasks they are suitable for and where to buy them. So let’s start. What Are They? Mobile proxies are IP addresses from mobile carriers such as Vodafone, O2, AT&T and so on. Mobile proxies together with residential proxies are considered the most reliable. The reason the addresses are reliable from operators is: there are millions of users, and only a few thousand of IP addresses. Therefore, multiple users are assigned to the same IP address. This is beneficial to proxy users, since social media and websites ban such IPs much less often, as blocking one IP will prevent multiple users from accessing resources at once. In mobile proxy there is a constant IP address rotation - IP changes every few minutes depending on tariff and proxy service (5, 10, 30 minutes). How Are They Different From Datacenter Proxies? Server proxies are always static, meaning that they only have one IP address. In the case of mobile IPs, the addresses change at a certain interval. Some pools of server IPs are blacklisted on certain resources. Mobile proxies are nearly impossible to blacklist. If the server IP gets blocked by the anti-fraud system,  it usually bans the entire subnet. Mobile IPs are banned one by one. In addition, mobile addresses are more trustable, as we said above. What are they useful for? Greater trust from web resources and constant IP rotation allows you to perform the following tasks: Bulk account creation. The IP changes every couple of minutes, which is very convenient; Mass-liking and mass-following on Instagram and other social networks. The social network anti-fraud system will identify you as a regular user who's just using the phone. And the main goal is anonymity. Mobile proxies will hide your real IP address, and web resources will not even suspect you of using a proxy, as it can be, for example, with datacenter IP addresses. Please note: to become anonymous, just using a proxy is not enough. You need to hide / change other parameters - WebRTC, for example. To hide normally in 2022, you need to use an anti-detect browser. If you are not a carder or a scammer, setting up a proxy and disabling WebRTC in the browser will be enough. Where to Buy: Top Proxy Services In this list, I’ve collected 16 best proxy services. 1. RSocks 41 countries, 74 cities The number of GEOs: From 1 day Rental Period: 5/10/30 minutes Rotation: AliPay, Bank cards, WMZ, Bitcoin, Ethereum. Payment systems: Yes RSocks.net API: Site: By purchasing mobile proxies from RSocks, you get unlimited 3G/4G/5G data traffic. Technical support service works 24/7, ready to answer at any time. There is a trial period, which is a huge advantage. You don't need to buy a proxy to test it. Take a trial and use it for 1 hour. RSocks also has a referral system: you get from 10% to 20% for purchases made by referred customers. 2. SOAX 100+ The number of GEOs: Monthly subscription Rental Period: From 90 seconds to 5 minutes Rotation: Bank cards, PayPal, WebMoney Payment systems: Yes API: soax.com Site: In Soax, you don't buy proxies individually - you pay for traffic. The GEO selection is impressive, but the price tag is pretty high. Technical support speaks both in English and in Russian. Soax can give out 100 MB proxies for trial but you will have to pay $1.99. For every client you refer, you earn 7% of their purchases. 3. Oxylabs 100+ The number of GEOs: Monthly subscription Rental Period: Per request Rotation: Bank cards Visa/MasterCard, Bank transfers, AliPay, PayPal Payment systems: Yes API: oxylabs.com Site: For you - 20 million mobile IP addresses around the world. Choose any country that suits your purposes. Technical support at Oxylabs works 24/7 - contact them at any time. In addition, an account manager is assigned for you to help resolve issues. If it's offline, the system will connect you with another employee. 4. Bright Data 100+ The number of GEOs: Monthly subscription Rental Period: Per request Rotation: Bank cards, Bank transfers, AliPay, PayPal, Payoneer, American Express Payment systems: Yes API: BrightData.com Site: Former Luminati provides PC software and browser extension. With their help, you can switch between geos, view and disable proxies with one click. Unfortunately, they respond to tickets in a formulaic way, so it's better to contact them on the live chat. There is a trial period of 7 days. During this time, you will have time to evaluate the quality of Bright Data proxies and decide whether they are suitable for you or not. 5. IPBurger 100+ The number of GEOs: Monthly subscription Rental Period: Every 30 minutes Rotation: Bank cards, PayPal, BTC Payment systems: Yes IPBurger.com API: SIte: 9.3 million - that's how many 4G/5G mobile IPs IPBurger has. Geos from all over the world are available for you. Buy the one that best suits you. You have to wait a long time for a response from technical support. Support is busy - this is the message that pops up in the livechat window. At the same time, you need to indicate the reason why you contact support, why you choose a proxy, etc. All this takes time, it is easier to find all the information yourself. 6. HydraProxy 100+ The number of GEOs: 1/2/7/30 days Rental Periods: Every 30 minutes Rotation: Bank cards, Crypto BTC, ETH, LTC, XLM, XRP, BAT, MKR, DAI, PAX, USD-T, USD-C. Payment systems: Yes API: HydraProxy.com Site: HydraProxy is a budget-friendly service. The prices here start from $2.95 per port. Proxy service offers proxies of America. The range includes absolutely all the states. Choose any that you need. Hydraproxy refunds within 24 hours of purchase. The proxy rotation happens every 30 minutes, but you can set your own interval. 7. LTESocks 8 The number of GEOs: day/week/month Rental Periods: Per request Rotation: Bank cards, payments to Privatbank or Monobank cards, SEPA/IPAN transactions in euro, any crypto Payment systems: Yes LTESocks.io API: Site: LTESocks adds new geos to its assortment every month. Support is online 24/7 and responds within minutes. Questions are read carefully. A huge plus of the service is the ability to pay for proxies with any crypto. But the proxies are not activated immediately - only from 9.00 to 22.00 on any day. If you paid during non-working hours, the proxies will appear in your account as soon as the working day starts. 8. AstroProxy 12 The number of GEOs: : From 1 day Rental Period : Automatic or per request Rotation Bank cards, YouMoney, Perfect Money, AdvCash, Dash, ZCash, Qiwi Payment systems: Yes API: AstroProxy.com Site: In AstroProxy, you pay for data. How much you spend, so much you pay. Thanks to this payment model, you decide when and how much to use a proxy. You can use all the data traffic in a day, or you can use it in a month. However, there is a drawback in AstroProxy - support does not work 24/7, so you have to wait until the morning if questions arise at night. 9. ProxyGuys 26 cities of the US The number of GEOs: day/week/month Rental Periods: By timer or per request Rotation: Bank card, Amex, Discover, BTC, LTC, ETH, BCH, USD Payment systems: Yes API: ProxyGuys.com Site: ProxyGuys offers mobile 5G proxies of the United States. The service offers a package both with several cities and with one. The arsenal of the service includes 26 cities of America - buy any that you want. ProxyGuys offers a 25% discount to those who buy mobile IPs in bulk. ProxyGuys also offers a free plugin for Chrome and Mozilla to switch between IP addresses of this service in one click. 10. Proxy-Cheap 11 The number of GEOs: Month Rental period: From 1 minute to 1440 depending on the GEO Rotation: Bank transfers, Visa/MasterCard cards, BTC Payment systems: Yes API: Proxy-Cheap.com Site: From Proxy-Cheap, you can purchase proxies of the United States and Europe. But there is a nuance: locations are either there or not. For example, there is a location, Lithuania, and a month later it's gone. The service offers to test the IP address for an hour to determine whether the Proxy-Cheap IP suits you or not. There is no refund in the service. 11. One Dash Proxy 10+ The number of GEOs: From 3 days Rental period: By timer or per request Rotation: Robokassa, Unitpay, Tinkoff, CloudPayments, Coinbase, Cryptonator Payment systems: Yes API: Proxy-OneDash.com Site: OneDash Proxy offers mobile IP addresses from Europe, as well as Russia, Kazakhstan and Ukraine. Technical support, although working 24/7, responds pretty slowly - within an hour. There is no maximum proxy rental period - choose the required number of days yourself. 12. Proxy-Seller 7 The number of GEOs: From 1 week Rental period: From 5 to 30 minutes depending on the location Rotation: BitCoin, MTS, Beeline, Privat24, WebMoney, Qiwi, Bank cards, Sberbank Online, Alpha click, PerfectMoney и YouMoney Payment systems: Yes API: Proxy-Seller.com Site: Proxy-seller offers proxies for periods ranging from 1 week to a year. This is very convenient, especially if you need a proxy for a couple of days. But there is also an unpleasant moment: you immediately buy a proxy, there is no test period, however the service makes a refund within 24 hours after the purchase. The proxy is also replaced with another one if there are any problems with the current IP. 13. Frigate Proxy 6 The number of GEOs: From 4 hours to 30 days Rental period: Per request or every 4 minutes Rotation: Bank cards, YouMoney, QIWI, WMR, WMZ, LiteCoin, Bitcoin, Fk Wallet Payment systems: Yes API: Frigate-Proxy.ru/en Site: The service provides elite and shared mobile proxies. Elite are divided into: private. Access is open to all sites, one user per modem; semi-private. Access is only to a specific social network / platform. There are several users per modem. Online support on weekdays from 6.00 to 23.00 UTC and from 7.00 to 21.00 UTC on weekends. This is not always convenient, because if the issue arises at night, you will have to wait for the morning. Technical support answers quickly, but does not always read questions carefully. For purchases of referred customers, you get 10% forever. 14. Coronium 3 The number of GEOs: day/week/month Rental periods: By timer or per request Rotation: BTC, Visa/MasterCard bank cards Payment systems: Yes API: Coronium.io Site: Coronium.io offers 4G/LTE proxies. There are only three countries in the assortment: the United States, Lithuania and the UK. The support works 24/7, so all issues can be resolved at any time of the day or night. Coronium.io offers not only a one-time payment, but also a subscription. Pay monthly for the proxies that you use. 15. AirProxy 1 The number of GEOs: Month Rental period: Per request Rotation: Bank card, Bank transfers, crypto Payment systems: Yes API: AirProxy.io Site: AirProxy provides premium LTE/4G proxies. The service issues a test IP for 72 hours for 9.90 €. This is an Italian company, so all proxy servers are in Italy. This narrows the user base of the service, so only explore AirProxy if you need Italian mobile proxies. The crypto payment method is available after the first payment with a bank card or bank transfer. 16. The Social Proxy 5 The number of GEOs: Month Rental period: By timer Rotation: Bank card, PayPal, American Express Payment systems: Yes API: TheSocialProxy.com Site: It is up to you to decide how often the IP address will change. The service provides a trial for 24 hours - try mobile 4G proxies from The Social Proxy and see if they are suitable or not. The seller offers quite high prices for a proxy - 90 euros per month. You can use up to 5 proxies per day and change the region no more than twice a month. How to create your own mobile proxies? You can buy mobile proxies, or you can create your own. It is available to every user, it is not necessary to have any super skills. Using the Mobinet service, this can be done in several steps: Download and install the app. In the user panel on the website you can find the Add Device button and enter a six-digit code. In the My proxies section, click Add proxy. Specify the necessary parameters: destination, device, traffic limit, lifetime of the IP address. Technical requirements: OS - Android 8 and above, SIM card with mobile Internet. Mobinet is a service that Internet users use to create mobile proxies. Mobile IP addresses are generated both with and without rotation. An unlimited number of proxies can be configured on one device: it all depends on the performance of the phone. Mobinet technical support works 24/7 - ask questions at any time if you have any. Conclusion Now you know about the benefits of mobile proxies over server ones. Our rating will help you decide on a quality supplier right away, rather than sorting through ten sellers and not wasting your time. Choose the proxy service that suits you best and test its IP addresses. Try Mobinet if you want to set up your own mobile proxies instead of using someone else's. Disclosure : This story was submitted to HackerNoon by an independent contributor. Hence the information contained therein has also been researched and compiled independently.

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