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I don't know everything, but I know that if you want to succeed, you have to be willing to take risks —Ginni Rometty
I've met some exceptional founders in recent weeks and have listed 5 of them for your consideration.
Startup Discovery Digest
Nylabank is a financial platform aiming to revolutionize Islamic banking for African Muslims. It offers interest-free transactions, ethical and transparent banking, and Shariah-compliant financial products, providing a secure and convenient banking experience that aligns with Islamic values. (Pre-Seed, Ghana)
Blockpliance is a blockchain analytics platform that provides easy to understand visualizations and risk scores for crypto addresses to support compliance, with features like a VASP database, transaction explorer, and risk API. It enables enterprises to gain insights into blockchain user behavior without needing blockchain expertise. (Seed, US)
Datapad is a data analytics platform that allows users to easily create real-time dashboards and reports by connecting to various data sources. It provides pre-built templates and integrations to quickly set up visualizations without coding. (Seed, Turkey)
Eve Vehicles provides networked, autonomous drones to improve emergency response times and efficiency. Their mission is to save lives by enabling emergency responders to effectively allocate resources during crises. (Pre-Seed, US)
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Startup Spotlight
Cara Health
Market Opportunity: Cara Health is transforming maternity wellness with an all-in-one digital platform for expectant mothers. With a growing need for holistic maternity care, Cara Health bridges the gap between digital and in-person services, providing reliable, integrated support.
Team: Cara Health’s strong founding team includes Anna Strubel (CEO), Carina Vantsi (CMO), and Keiro Vantsi (CPO), combining expertise in medical, marketing, and digital services to lead the company’s innovative approach.
Focus: Cara Health aims to close the maternity support gap by centralizing essential resources through a customized app, expert services, educational content, and community support, offering comprehensive care from fertility to postpartum.
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