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Egypts B2B e-commerce platform Cartona secures $8.1 million to expand into new markets in MENA
Egypt-based B2B e-commerce platform Cartona has raised $8.1 million in a Series A extension fundraise led by Algebra Ventures ,the leading Egyptian tech venture capital firm, with participation from Cartona’s existing investors , Silicon Badia and the SANAD Fund for MSME. The round was raised from a strong position, with Cartona still having a significant cash position from
August 1, 2024
E-Commerce evolution provides enhanced opportunities for SMEs
The e-commerce environment in the Asia-Pacific region continues to experience growth and dynamism. According to a recent FedEx e-commerce trend report, both small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and consumers are confident that this positive e-commerce momentum will continue. Eight in ten Australian SMEs surveyed believe e-commerce will become more important for their business in the
July 25, 2023
Xiaohongshu bets on e-commerce livestreaming to accelerate monetization: report
Xiaohongshu will turn its livestream shopping business into an independent unit. (Image credit: TechNode/Eugene Tang) Xiaohongshu will turn its livestream shopping business into an independent unit, local media outlet LatePost reported on Mar. 10, as part of efforts to accelerate its monetization campaign. The head of the lifestyle app’s new department will also be in
March 14, 2023
Cross-Border E-Commerce Firm Zibuyu Listed in Hong Kong
Your browser does not support the audio element. Cross-border e-commerce company Zibuyu Group was officially listed on the main board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEx) on November 11, with Huatai International and ABC International serving as co-sponsors. The firm is a major actor in China’s cross-border e-commerce industry, focusing on sales of clothing
November 11, 2022
US adds e-commerce sites operated by Tencent, Alibaba to ‘notorious markets’ list
RIYADH: Saudis see the tourism industry as capable of providing long-term job stablity, according to a study by the Ministry of Tourism. The analysis, carried out in 2021 with the cooperation of Digital Research Co., showed that 75 percent of the study participants were positive about the job opportunities available in the sector. Some 83…
February 18, 2022
Argentinian e-Commerce Giant Invests in Mercado Bitcoin and Paxos
Source: AdobeStock / piter2121Argentine-headquartered ecommerce giant Mercado Libre invested in Mercado Bitcoin and Paxos as it aims to boost its presence in the cryptosphere, as well as digital asset development and adoption in Latin America.Nasdaq-listed company said it acquired shares in the 2TM Group, which is the parent company of digital asset exchange MercadoBitcoin.com, and…
January 21, 2022
(Source: Shoplazza) Your browser doesn’t support HTML5 audio Shoplazza, a global e-commerce online store SaaS platform, announced the closing of its $150 million Series C1 financing. The investment was led by Softbank Vision Fund 2, with participation from new investors Chimera, Stepstone and existing investors Sky9, Sequoia China, Qianhai FoF and Elegrace. With the brand…
As E-commerce Booms, It’s Time to Learn Web Development
Disclosure: Our goal is to feature products and services that we think you'll find interesting and useful. If you purchase them, Entrepreneur may get a small share of the revenue from the sale from our commerce partners. The business world has gone digital, especially since the Covid-19 pandemic struck. E-commerce grew by more than 18…
January 14, 2022
E-commerce: the Aswak Assalam App launched
L’un des acteurs de la grande distribution au Maroc, Aswak Assalam, vient de lancer une application mobile « intuitive et complète » qui permet à la fois de dématérialiser son programme de fidélité et de soutenir le développement de ses services e-commerce et drive, ce lundi 10 janvier 2022. L’entreprise a déclaré que cette action vise à…
January 10, 2022