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How I Didn’t Raise $150K in Antler UK — and Whether You Should Try: My Experience

Как не вдигнах 150 000 долара в Антлер Великобритания - и дали трябва да опитате: Моят опит

Cómo no levanté $ 150K en Antler Reino Unido - y si debes probarlo: Mi experiencia

How I Didn't Raise $150K in Antler UK - and If You Should Try: My Experience

How I Didn't Raise $150K in Antler UK - და თუ თქვენ უნდა ცდილობენ: ჩემი გამოცდილება

How I Didn't Raise $150K in Antler UK - 당신이 시도해야하는지 여부 : 나의 경험

Hoe ik $ 150K in Antler UK niet heb opgehaald - en of je het moet proberen: mijn ervaring

Jak nie podniosłem 150 000 $ w Antler UK - i czy powinieneś spróbować: Moje doświadczenie

Cum nu am ridicat 150.000 de dolari în Antler UK - și dacă ar trebui să încercați: Experiența mea

Как я не поднял 150 000 долларов в Антлере Великобритании - и стоит ли вам попробовать: мой опыт

Hur jag inte höjde $ 150K i Antler UK - och om du borde försöka: Min erfarenhet

ฉันไม่รวบรวม $ 150K ใน Antler UK - และถ้าคุณควรลอง: ประสบการณ์ของฉัน

Bilmiz 150,000 dollarni qaytarmadi – o‘z o‘z o‘z o‘z o‘z o‘z.

After months of nominations, voting, and a huge year for us and our startup partners, the curtains have officially closed on Startups of The Year 2024. With over 150,000 startups in the running and more than 4 million votes cast, this was our biggest edition yet. Shout-out to all the participating startups for changing the world one product/service at a time. Startups of The Year 2024 Startups of The Year 2024 over 150,000 startups over 150,000 startups We’re excited to announce the Startups of The Year across Africa! We’re excited to announce the Startups of The Year across Africa! The African startup scene has been gaining serious momentum over the past decade. Founders across the continent are building smart, practical solutions to real-world problems—from mobile payments in Lagos to agri-tech tools in Nairobi. It’s a space full of energy, grit, and talent, with ideas that often start local but scale fast. Fintech is leading the way, while healthtech, edtech, e-commerce, and sustainability-focused startups are quickly gaining ground. Global investors are taking notice too, with VC funding in the region now crossing the billion-dollar mark each year—a clear sign that Africa’s tech ecosystem is maturing. Before we get into the region’s top Startups, let’s look at some key stats. Key Stats Total Number of participating startups: 14,700
Total number of votes recorded: 23,100
Total number of cities represented: 103
Winning Startups: 56 Total Number of participating startups: 14,700 Total Number of participating startups: Total number of votes recorded: 23,100 Total number of votes recorded: Total number of cities represented: 103 Total number of cities represented: Winning Startups: 56 Winning Startups 🏆 Top Startup Cities in Africa Burkina Faso Misc (7.2k total votes) - Winner: Info du Burkina
Port Harcourt, Nigeria (1.6k total votes) - Winner: KD Squares
Lagos, Nigeria (1.4k total votes) - Winner: Sphiderass Web LTD
Johannesburg, South Africa (1.3k total votes) - Winner: NNW Tech Solutions
Tunis, Tunisia (1.2k total votes) - Winner: Dracoss Burkina Faso Misc (7.2k total votes) - Winner: Info du Burkina Burkina Faso Misc Info du Burkina Port Harcourt, Nigeria (1.6k total votes) - Winner: KD Squares Port Harcourt, Nigeria KD Squares Lagos, Nigeria (1.4k total votes) - Winner: Sphiderass Web LTD Lagos, Nigeria Sphiderass Web LTD Johannesburg, South Africa (1.3k total votes) - Winner: NNW Tech Solutions Johannesburg, South Africa NNW Tech Solutions Tunis, Tunisia (1.2k total votes) - Winner: Dracoss Tunis, Tunisia Dracoss Check out the full list of African Startup nominees here and see the winners list below: here Use Ctrl+F to quickly look up a startup name, state, or city! Use Ctrl+F to quickly look up a startup name, state, or city! Ctrl+F 🥇Startups of The Year in Africa🥇 Cairo, Egypt Cairo, Egypt OVARC is the Startup of The Year in Cairo, Egypt OVARC Cairo, Egypt Johannesburg, South Africa The Startup of The Year in Johannesburg is NNW Tech Solutions Johannesburg NNW Tech Solutions Tunis, Tunisia Dracoss is the Startup of The Year in Tunis, Tunisa Dracoss Tunis, Tunisa Port Harcourt, Nigeria The Startup of The Year in Port Harcourt is KD Squares Port Harcourt KD Squares Lagos, Nigeria Sphiderass Web LTD is the Startup of The Year in Lagos Sphiderass Web LTD Lagos Burkina Faso Misc The Startup of The Year in Burkina Faso Misc is Info du Burkina Info du Burkina Abidjan, Lagunes, Ivory Coast iKonnect is the Startup of The Year in Abidjan, Lagunes iKonnect Abidjan, Lagunes Algiers, Algiers Province, Algeria The Startup of the Year in Algiers, Algiers Province is Digital Fennec Algiers, Algiers Province Digital Fennec Pretoria, South Africa DoubleShift is the Startup of The Year in Pretoria DoubleShift Pretoria Cotonou, Littoral Department, Benin The Startup of The Year in Cotonou, Littoral Department is Foxtech Cotonou, Littoral Department Foxtech Kampala, Uganda AppNomu is the Startup of The Year in Kampala AppNomu Kampala Ibadan, Oyo, Nigeria The Startup of The Year in Ibadan is PayCape Ibadan PayCape Dakar, Senegal TECH VOUDOU is the Startup of The Year in Dakar TECH VOUDOU Dakar Nairobi, Kenya The Startup of The Year in Nairobi is Sakah Nairobi Sakah Abuja, Nigeria Minka Estates is the Startup of The Year in Abuja Minka Estates Abuja Accra, Ghana The Startup of The Year in Accra is thedsgnjunkies Accra thedsgnjunkies Addis Ababa, Ethiopia NISIR IT SOLUTIONS is the Startup of The Year in Addis Ababa NISIR IT SOLUTIONS Addis Ababa Asaba, Delta, Nigeria The Startup of The Year in Asaba, Delta is Lesous Technology LTD Asaba, Delta Lesous Technology LTD Bamako, Bamako Capital District, Mali SistraTechnologies is the Startup of The Year in Bamako, Bamako Capital District, Mali SistraTechnologies Bamako, Bamako Capital District, Mali Benghazi, Benghazi District, Libya The Startup of The Year Benghazi, Benghazi District, Libya is VUE Benghazi, Benghazi District, Libya VUE Benin City, Nigeria Julie-Blinksz Technologies is the Startup of The Year in Benin City ulie-Blinksz Technologies Benin City Benin Misc The Startup of The Year in Benin Misc, Nigeria is Kwikpik Benin Misc, Nigeria Kwikpik Buea, Southwest, Cameroon Traleor is the Startup of The Year in Buea, Southwest, Cameroon Traleor Buea, Southwest, Cameroon Cameroon Misc The Startup of The Year in Cameroon Misc is Yaba-In Cameroon Misc Cape Town, South Africa The Venture Studio is the Startup of The Year in Cape Town Venture Studio Cape Town Dar es Salaam, Tanzania The Statup of The Year in Dar es Salaam is PaveWay Africa Limited Dar es Salaam PaveWay Africa Limited Douala, Littoral, Cameroon Tranzak Financials is the Startup of The Year in Douala, Littoral, Cameroon Tranzak Financials Douala, Littoral, Cameroon Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria The Startup of The Year in FCT, Nigeria is Ecozeen Tech FCT, Nigeria Ecozeen Tech Free State, South Africa Mondia Health Care is the Startup of The Year in Free State, South Africa Mondia Health Care Free State, South Africa Freetown, Western Area, Sierra Leone The Startup of The Year in Freetown, Western Area, Sierra Leone is DreamDay Technology Freetown, Western Area, Sierra Leone DreamDay Technology Gauteng, South Africa Investable is the Startup of The Year in Gauteng, South Africa Investable Gauteng, South Africa Giza, Egypt Halan - حالا is the Startup of The Year in Giza, Egypt Halan - حالا Giza, Egypt Harare, Zimbabwe The Startup of The Year in Harare is Complexus Technologies Harare Complexus Technologies Ilorin, Kwara, Nigeria Student Village Academy is the Startup of The Year in Ilorin Student Village Academy Ilorin Kaduna, Nigeria The Startup of The Year in Kaduna is Tassiwa Multipurpose Services Kaduna is Tassiwa Multipurpose Services Kigali City, Rwanda Shambapro is the Startup of The Year in Kigali Shambapro Kigali Lome, Maritime Region, Togo The Startup of The Year in Lome, Maritime Region, Togo is Eazy Chain,Inc. Lome, Maritime Region Eazy Chain,Inc. Luanda, Luanda Province, Angola KUENHA is the Startup of The Year in Luanda, Luanda Province, Angola KUENHA Luanda, Luanda Province, Angola Lusaka, Lusaka Province, Zambia The Startup of The Year in Lusaka, Lusaka Province, Zambia is Crown TV Zambia Lusaka, Lusaka Province, Zambia Crown TV Zambia Marrakesh, Marrakesh-Safi, Morocco COROSOLS is the Startup of The Year in Marrakesh, Marrakesh-Safi, Morocco COROSOLS Marrakesh, Marrakesh-Safi, Morocco Mogadishu, Banaadir, Somalia The Startup of The Year in Mogadishu, Banaadir, Somalia is Gooplus Solution Mogadishu, Banaadir, Somalia Gooplus Solution Nigeria Misc Noba Africa is the Startup of The Year in Nigeria Misc Noba Africa Nigeria Misc Oran, Oran Province, Algeria The Startup of The Year in Oran, Oran Province, Algeria is Garini Oran, Oran Province, Algeria Garini Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu Natal, South Africa Daan Steenkamp Attorneys is the Startup of The Year in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu Natal, South Africa Daan Steenkamp Attorneys Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu Natal, South Africa Praia, Cape Verde Chuva is the Startup of The Year in Praia, Cape Verde. Chuva Praia, Cape Verde Rabat Sale Kenitra, Morocco The Startup of The Year in Rabat Sale Kenitra, Morocco is UM6P School of Collective Intelligence Rabat Sale Kenitra, Morocco UM6P School of Collective Intelligence Rivers State, Nigeria Rentpady is the Startup of The Year in Rivers State, Nigeria Rentpady Rivers State, Nigeria Sousse, Tunisia The Startup of The Year in Sousse, Tunisia is Cure Bionics Sousse, Tunisia Cure Bionics South Africa Misc Your Digital SA is the Startup of The Year in South Africa Misc Your Digital SA South Africa Misc Tangier, Tanger Tetouan Al Hoceima, Morocco The Startup of The Year in Tangier, Tanger Tetouan Al Hoceima, Morocco is Up Network Maroc Tangier, Tanger Tetouan Al Hoceima, Morocco Up Network Maroc Uganda Misc StartHub Africa: Mbarara University is the Startup of The Year in Uganda Misc StartHub Africa: Mbarara University Uganda Misc Umhlanga, KwaZulu Natal, South Africa The Startup of The Year in Umhlanga, KwaZulu Natal, South Africa, is DARJYO Umhlanga, KwaZulu Natal, South Africa DARJYO Uyo, Akwa Ibom, Nigeria TechMita Limited is the Startup of The Year in Uyo, Akwa Ibom, Nigeria TechMita Limited Uyo, Akwa Ibom, Nigeria Windhoek, Khomas Region, Namibia The Startup of The Year in Windhoek, Khomas Region, Namibia is JABU Windhoek, Khomas Region, Namibia JABU Yaounde, Centre, Cameroon geo-Advantage is the Startup of The Year in Yaounde, Centre, Cameroon geo-Advantage Yaounde, Centre, Cameroon Zeralda, Algiers Province, Algeria The Startup of The Year in Zeralda, Algiers Province, Algeria is Aichouni Academy - أكاديمية عيشوني Year in Zeralda, Algiers Province, Algeria Aichouni Academy - أكاديمية عيشوني Congratulations y’all! 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Startups of The Year 2024 Winners: Africa

Great things in business are never done by one person. They’re done by a team of people.” — Steve Jobs Great things in business are never done by one person. They’re done by a team of people.” — Steve Jobs What a crazy ride it has been! Nobody could have predicted how the business landscape would have changed from the time we launched Startups of The Year 2024 to the current news headlines involving tariffs, interest rates, and day-to-day politics. One could argue that it is more difficult to do business today than it was a year ago, but throughout this thick and thin, entrepreneurs kept their grit and continued to show the world that yes, they were here to stay. Throughout this noise, we are happy to say that Startups of The Year was a massive year for us and our startup partners. In its 2024 iteration, 150,000+ startups across the globe were nominated, with over 4M+ votes cast in the running for Startup of The Year. 150,000+ startups The startup scene in the Business category was driven by innovation, a bunch of passionate folks, and a supportive environment that helped cool ventures take off in different industries. Business With such a vast range of innovative products and ideas, we were sure it would be difficult for the internet to choose their favorites. But without further ado, here are the startup winners in the Business category! Business 🏆 Key Stats Let’s start out with some general stats for all of you technical folks. Total Startups Participated: 86,688


Sub Industries Represented: 18


Total Votes Gathered: 422,500


Winning Startups: 18 Total Startups Participated: 86,688 Total Startups Participated: 86,688 Total Startups Participated: Sub Industries Represented: 18 Sub Industries Represented: 18 Sub Industries Represented: Total Votes Gathered: 422,500 Total Votes Gathered: 422,500 Total Votes Gathered: Winning Startups: 18 Winning Startups: 18 Winning Startups: To explore winning top startups in other industries or cities, head over to startups.hackernoon.com and use the search bar — the name at the top of each list is the winner.


You may also check out the full list of nominated startups in the Business Industry HERE.



Stay tuned for our Startups of The Year Winner Announcement Series, where we’ll be highlighting the top startups across various regions and industries. To explore winning top startups in other industries or cities, head over to startups.hackernoon.com and use the search bar — the name at the top of each list is the winner.


You may also check out the full list of nominated startups in the Business Industry HERE. To explore winning top startups in other industries or cities, head over to startups.hackernoon.com and use the search bar — the name at the top of each list is the winner. To explore winning top startups in other industries or cities, head over to startups.hackernoon.com and use the search bar — the name at the top of each list is the winner. startups.hackernoon.com You may also check out the full list of nominated startups in the Business Industry HERE. You may also check out the full list of nominated startups in the Business Industry HERE. HERE. HERE Stay tuned for our Startups of The Year Winner Announcement Series, where we’ll be highlighting the top startups across various regions and industries. Stay tuned for our Startups of The Year Winner Announcement Series, where we’ll be highlighting the top startups across various regions and industries. Startups of The Year Winner Announcement Series Now, drum roll please, here are all the 2024 Startups of The Year winners for Business drum roll please Business Creative Agency (167.4k total votes, 7.5k startups) Creative Agency Winner: Super Duper Studios Winner: Super Duper Studios Super Duper Studios Leadige LLC
91Ninjas Leadige LLC Leadige LLC 91Ninjas 91Ninjas Honorable Mentions: Honorable Mentions: Picky
Meliorar
Heeeper
Yito
Reinforce Lab Limited
Farlo
YES SIR AGENCY Picky Picky Meliorar Meliorar Heeeper Heeeper Yito Yito Reinforce Lab Limited Reinforce Lab Limited Farlo Farlo YES SIR AGENCY YES SIR AGENCY Productivity (101.7k total votes, 3.8k startups) Productivity Winner: Intellico Inc Winner: Intellico Inc Intellico Inc Forescribe
Tee Htwin Forescribe Forescribe Tee Htwin Tee Htwin Honorable Mentions: Honorable Mentions: Luna Launches, Inc.
The Pathway Initiative Inc.
Yayasan Generasi Maju Berkarya
Nexustorage Ltd
Epicly AI
Seneca Foundation
Humanities 101 Foundation Luna Launches, Inc. Luna Launches, Inc. The Pathway Initiative Inc. The Pathway Initiative Inc. Yayasan Generasi Maju Berkarya Yayasan Generasi Maju Berkarya Nexustorage Ltd Nexustorage Ltd Epicly AI Epicly AI Seneca Foundation Seneca Foundation Humanities 101 Foundation Humanities 101 Foundation Fintech (27.3k total votes, 8.7k startups) Fintech Winner: Airline Limited Winner: Airline Limited Airline Limited EVEDEX
Tee Htwin EVEDEX EVEDEX Tee Htwin Tee Htwin Honorable Mentions: Honorable Mentions: Violet
ACTION FOR DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE (AFODI)
Vbanq
Simpla AI
Semillas Urbanas México
Skylight Ventures
Fuelfinance Violet Violet ACTION FOR DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE (AFODI) ACTION FOR DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE (AFODI) Vbanq Vbanq Simpla AI Simpla AI Semillas Urbanas México Semillas Urbanas México Skylight Ventures Skylight Ventures Fuelfinance Fuelfinance Consulting (27.2k total votes, 10.5k startups) Consulting Winner: AKUMENIA Winner: AKUMENIA AKUMENIA YOBE Ventures
Hivekind YOBE Ventures YOBE Ventures Hivekind Hivekind Honorable Mentions: Honorable Mentions: EJable.com
ACTION FOR DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE (AFODI)
TriOn & Co
Simpla AI
Replient
NNW Tech Solutions
CSR Consulting - Asesoría de Sustentabilidad y Economía Circular EJable.com EJable.com ACTION FOR DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE (AFODI) ACTION FOR DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE (AFODI) TriOn & Co TriOn & Co Simpla AI Simpla AI Replient Replient NNW Tech Solutions NNW Tech Solutions CSR Consulting - Asesoría de Sustentabilidad y Economía Circular CSR Consulting - Asesoría de Sustentabilidad y Economía Circular Professional Services (16.7k total votes, 9.9k startups) Professional Services Winner: EJable.com Winner: EJable.com EJable.com Guhuza
Taxina Mobility Pvt Ltd Guhuza Guhuza Taxina Mobility Pvt Ltd Taxina Mobility Pvt Ltd Honorable Mentions: Honorable Mentions: The BD School


NNW Tech Solutions


Byte Splash Software Training and Placement Center


CherryOnTech


Ovde Jobs


Worksible


KUMMUNI The BD School The BD School The BD School NNW Tech Solutions NNW Tech Solutions NNW Tech Solutions Byte Splash Software Training and Placement Center Byte Splash Software Training and Placement Center Byte Splash Software Training and Placement Center CherryOnTech CherryOnTech CherryOnTech Ovde Jobs Ovde Jobs Ovde Jobs Worksible Worksible Worksible KUMMUNI KUMMUNI KUMMUNI Investing (14.8k total votes, 4.9k startups) Investing Winner: Aarin techfin Winner: Aarin techfin Aarin techfin YOBE Ventures
Skylight Ventures YOBE Ventures YOBE Ventures Skylight Ventures Skylight Ventures Honorable Mentions: Honorable Mentions: Good Lioness
DŌBRA Impact Venture Studio
SumIt Software
Unlisted
Smart Mountain
Data Informed Financial Services LLC
PAY HERO KENYA Good Lioness Good Lioness DŌBRA Impact Venture Studio DŌBRA Impact Venture Studio SumIt Software SumIt Software Unlisted Unlisted Smart Mountain Smart Mountain Data Informed Financial Services LLC Data Informed Financial Services LLC PAY HERO KENYA PAY HERO KENYA Entrepreneurship (14.2k total votes, 4.8k startups) Entrepreneurship Winner: Business Intelligence Limited Winner: Business Intelligence Limited Business Intelligence Limited Airline Limited
Simpla AI Airline Limited Airline Limited Simpla AI Simpla AI Honorable Mentions: Honorable Mentions: LEASIFIER
Good Lioness
Niche Report
Centro de Incubação de Évora
DŌBRA Impact Venture Studio
Wahi
KUMMUNI LEASIFIER LEASIFIER Good Lioness Good Lioness Niche Report Niche Report Centro de Incubação de Évora Centro de Incubação de Évora DŌBRA Impact Venture Studio DŌBRA Impact Venture Studio Wahi Wahi KUMMUNI KUMMUNI Venture Capital (11.3k total votes, 4.1k startups) Venture Capital Winner: YOBE Ventures Winner: YOBE Ventures YOBE Ventures SKL.vc
Black Nova Venture Capital SKL.vc SKL.vc Black Nova Venture Capital Black Nova Venture Capital Honorable Mentions: Honorable Mentions: DŌBRA Impact Venture Studio
Dealkhir DaaS
Iceblock
Investable
Over Ventures
Charitism
Max Ventures Mallorca DŌBRA Impact Venture Studio DŌBRA Impact Venture Studio Dealkhir DaaS Dealkhir DaaS Iceblock Iceblock Investable Investable Over Ventures Over Ventures Charitism Charitism Max Ventures Mallorca Max Ventures Mallorca Leadership (10.6k total votes, 6.3k startups) Leadership Winner: Byte Splash Software Training and Placement Center Winner: Byte Splash Software Training and Placement Center Byte Splash Software Training and Placement Center 2. The BD School The BD School ACTION FOR DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE ACTION FOR DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE ACTION FOR DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE Honorable Mentions: Honorable Mentions: CSR Consulting - Asesoría de Sustentabilidad y Economía Circular
The Pathway Initiative Inc.
Bhanushali & Bhanushali
CherryOnTech
OSHVN | Occupational Safety and Health Vietnam Services Company Limited
Yayasan Generasi Maju Berkarya
4ABetterWorld CSR Consulting - Asesoría de Sustentabilidad y Economía Circular CSR Consulting - Asesoría de Sustentabilidad y Economía Circular The Pathway Initiative Inc. The Pathway Initiative Inc. Bhanushali & Bhanushali Bhanushali & Bhanushali CherryOnTech CherryOnTech OSHVN | Occupational Safety and Health Vietnam Services Company Limited OSHVN | Occupational Safety and Health Vietnam Services Company Limited Yayasan Generasi Maju Berkarya Yayasan Generasi Maju Berkarya 4ABetterWorld 4ABetterWorld Business Development (9.6k total votes, 5k startups) Business Development Winner: Pakistan IT Jobs Winner: Pakistan IT Jobs Pakistan IT Jobs Sereda.ai
CSR Consulting - Asesoría de Sustentabilidad y Economía Circular Sereda.ai Sereda.ai CSR Consulting - Asesoría de Sustentabilidad y Economía Circular CSR Consulting - Asesoría de Sustentabilidad y Economía Circular Honorable Mentions: Honorable Mentions: Bhanushali & Bhanushali
OSHVN | Occupational Safety and Health Vietnam Services Company Limited
Semillas Urbanas México
unbundl
4ABetterWorld
SPN Globe
Lucky Carrot Bhanushali & Bhanushali Bhanushali & Bhanushali OSHVN | Occupational Safety and Health Vietnam Services Company Limited OSHVN | Occupational Safety and Health Vietnam Services Company Limited Semillas Urbanas México Semillas Urbanas México unbundl unbundl 4ABetterWorld 4ABetterWorld SPN Globe SPN Globe Lucky Carrot Lucky Carrot Banking (8.4k total votes, 9.1k startups) Banking Winner: Violet Winner: Violet Violet Vbanq
CheqUPI (YC S23) Vbanq Vbanq CheqUPI (YC S23) CheqUPI (YC S23) Honorable Mentions: Honorable Mentions: Aarin techfin
SumIt Software
Blitz Insurance Group
Unlisted
Smart Mountain
Bitbanker.org
Skylight Ventures Aarin techfin Aarin techfin SumIt Software SumIt Software Blitz Insurance Group Blitz Insurance Group Unlisted Unlisted Smart Mountain Smart Mountain Bitbanker.org Bitbanker.org Skylight Ventures Skylight Ventures Commercial Real Estate (3.7k total votes, 3k startups) Commercial Real Estate Winner: Ondas Winner: Ondas Ondas RentBamboo
LEASIFIER RentBamboo RentBamboo LEASIFIER LEASIFIER Honorable Mentions: Honorable Mentions: Wahi
KUMMUNI
Payli
Minka Estates
Fraktion
Housing Connector
11th Space Wahi Wahi KUMMUNI KUMMUNI Payli Payli Minka Estates Minka Estates Fraktion Fraktion Housing Connector Housing Connector 11th Space 11th Space Non-Profit (3.4k total votes, 4.2k startups) Non-Profit Winner: Yayasan Generasi Maju Berkarya Winner: Yayasan Generasi Maju Berkarya Yayasan Generasi Maju Berkarya The Pathway Initiative Inc.
Seneca Foundation The Pathway Initiative Inc. The Pathway Initiative Inc. Seneca Foundation Seneca Foundation Honorable Mentions: Honorable Mentions: Humanities 101 Foundation
Desution
Technical Writing Mentorship Program
Jamshedpur Queer Circle
Dealkhir DaaS
Star for Life Ukraine
Action Metanoia Afrika Humanities 101 Foundation Humanities 101 Foundation Desution Desution Technical Writing Mentorship Program Technical Writing Mentorship Program Jamshedpur Queer Circle Jamshedpur Queer Circle Dealkhir DaaS Dealkhir DaaS Star for Life Ukraine Star for Life Ukraine Action Metanoia Afrika Action Metanoia Afrika Transportation Services (2.8k total votes, 3.8k startups) Transportation Services Winner: Bidmex Winner: Bidmex Bidmex floww Delivery APIs
Canine Safaris floww Delivery APIs floww Delivery APIs Canine Safaris Canine Safaris Honorable Mentions: Honorable Mentions: Garini


IKA TCHI EXPRESS


carching


DeepDrive


UrbanV


Lox


FLAPZ - Private Aviation Reimagined Garini Garini Garini IKA TCHI EXPRESS IKA TCHI EXPRESS IKA TCHI EXPRESS carching carching carching DeepDrive DeepDrive DeepDrive UrbanV UrbanV UrbanV Lox Lox Lox FLAPZ - Private Aviation Reimagined FLAPZ - Private Aviation Reimagined FLAPZ - Private Aviation Reimagined Project Management (1.8k total votes, 171 startups) Project Management Winner: Luna Launches, Inc. Winner: Luna Launches, Inc. Luna Launches, Inc. Quatfit
Areeb Innovations Quatfit Quatfit Areeb Innovations Areeb Innovations Honorable Mentions: Honorable Mentions: Codigy
INCORP USA
Akbor Skills Development Limited
Atome Bakery
PIPELINEBRAZIL
Pro-Fit Outdoor Living
Take Place Codigy Codigy INCORP USA INCORP USA Akbor Skills Development Limited Akbor Skills Development Limited Atome Bakery Atome Bakery PIPELINEBRAZIL PIPELINEBRAZIL Pro-Fit Outdoor Living Pro-Fit Outdoor Living Take Place Take Place Risk Management (688 total votes, 538 startups) Risk Management Winner: Blitz Insurance Group Winner: Blitz Insurance Group Blitz Insurance Group Debt Hunter
YellowMay - Innovation Insurance Consulting Debt Hunter Debt Hunter YellowMay - Innovation Insurance Consulting YellowMay - Innovation Insurance Consulting Honorable Mentions: Honorable Mentions: Reinsurance Cafe Central Asia LLC
BBD Insights
Anzen Insurance
Amenli
Accacia
Dezyne Benefits Inc
Foresight Risk and Insurance Services Reinsurance Cafe Central Asia LLC Reinsurance Cafe Central Asia LLC BBD Insights BBD Insights Anzen Insurance Anzen Insurance Amenli Amenli Accacia Accacia Dezyne Benefits Inc Dezyne Benefits Inc Foresight Risk and Insurance Services Foresight Risk and Insurance Services Crowdfunding (511 total votes, 84 startups) Crowdfunding Winner: ADAXIT Winner: ADAXIT ADAXIT Semillas Urbanas México
Bancannabis.org Semillas Urbanas México Semillas Urbanas México Bancannabis.org Bancannabis.org Honorable Mentions: Honorable Mentions: Over Ventures
Charitism
Captable
Let's Create Together Organization
FundingHope, LLC
Crowdlink
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Startups of The Year 2024 Winners: Business

2024-ci ildəki start-uplar: biznes

Startups del año 2024 Ganadores: Negocios

वर्ष 2024 के स्टार्टअप विजेता: व्यवसाय

Startups of the Year 2024 Winners: ビジネス

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Startups ຂອງປີ 2024 ຜູ້ຊ່ຽວຊານ: Business

Startupy Roku 2024 Zwycięzcy: Biznes

د 2024 کال د پیل کولو فابريکې فابريکې: سوداګرۍ

Startups do Ano 2024 Vencedores: Negócios

Startups of the Year 2024 வெற்றியாளர்கள்: வணிக

Startups of the Year 2024: Doanh nghiệp

2024年年初创企业获奖者:企业

**Raleigh, United States, April 16th, 2025/Chainwire/--**Film Finance Group International(FFGI), a North Carolina-based film finance innovator, has officially unveiled its upcoming ERC-20 utility token: FFG Token ($FFG). Built to power a transparent, milestone-based film funding ecosystem, FFG Token is an asset-backed token that bridges real-world production workflows with secure, blockchain-based infrastructure. FFG Token is scheduled to go live in the coming weeks, with a capped supply of 1 billion tokens and integrated governance mechanics to allow token holders to vote on curated film projects. Backed by real-world film budgets and anchored by a proprietary on-chain accounting system, the token represents a new approach to financing indie cinema — one that aims to replace vague promises with verifiable payouts and investor control. “We’ve designed FFG Token from the ground up to solve the trust and transparency issues that have long plagued independent film finance,” said G. David Keaton, Co-Founder and Managing Member of FFGI and a licensed CPA. “Our platform doesn’t just tokenize investment — it offers visibility, accountability, and participation. This is infrastructure, not hype.” Backed by Infrastructure, Governed by Community Unlike speculative tokens with no underlying benchmarks, FFG Token is tied to real production milestones. Funds are allocated in phases based on verified deliverables, promoting greater accountability and reducing risk for participants. FFGI has also structured the ecosystem with robust legal compliance in mind, including KYC-gated quarterly reporting and IP ownership through tokenized NFTs. A significant innovation is the formation of SPV #2, which houses a separately licensable blockchain accounting system developed in-house. “We’ve built what we believe is the most advanced blockchain-native accounting system for film finance,” said Michael Dallas, Development Manager at FFGI and a veteran systems architect. “It’s real-time, rules-based, and ready to be licensed to other studios or industries. The token and the technology work together — but they also stand strong independently.” “We’ve built what we believe is the most advanced blockchain-native accounting system for film finance,” said Michael Dallas, Development Manager at FFGI and a veteran systems architect. “It’s real-time, rules-based, and ready to be licensed to other studios or industries. The token and the technology work together — but they also stand strong independently.” What Makes the FFG Token Different ERC-20 Compliant on Ethereum
Fixed 1B Supply — No Inflation
Project-Governance Enabled
Milestone-Based Film Funding
Legally Structured Infrastructure with IP-Backed NFTs
Optional Licensable Accounting Software via SPV ERC-20 Compliant on Ethereum Fixed 1B Supply — No Inflation Project-Governance Enabled Milestone-Based Film Funding Legally Structured Infrastructure with IP-Backed NFTs Optional Licensable Accounting Software via SPV Multiple Layers of Value At the heart of the FFG ecosystem is a clear separation between token utility, IP ownership, and licensing potential. The token funds productions. NFT tokens represent IP ownership. And the accounting software — held by a separate Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) — opens new revenue streams. “Our model is modular, but deeply interconnected,” added Keaton. “It’s designed to support creators, protect contributors, and expand the use of blockchain in real, investable ways.” “Our model is modular, but deeply interconnected,” added Keaton. “It’s designed to support creators, protect contributors, and expand the use of blockchain in real, investable ways.” Launch Timeline & Community The official token launch is slated for late Q2 2025. Leading up to the public offering, FFGI will conduct community activations through its Telegram & Discord servers and begin releasing technical documentation and project previews. “We’re building not just a token, but a culture of accountability and empowerment,” said Dallas. “We want our early community to understand how this works under the hood.” “We’re building not just a token, but a culture of accountability and empowerment,” said Dallas. “We want our early community to understand how this works under the hood.” More information, including tokenomics, governance design, and licensing options, will be revealed through upcoming AMAs, dev diaries, and a full launch countdown. About FFGI FFGI is a blockchain-first film finance company based in North Carolina. Founded by a team of fintech veterans and production experts, FFGI leverages tokenization, on-chain accounting, and community governance to fund independent film projects with precision and transparency. FFGI FFGI Website | Whitepaper | Twitter/X | Telegram Website Website Whitepaper Whitepaper Twitter/X Twitter/X Telegram Telegram __ __Contact Co-Founder/Managing Member G. David Keaton, CPA Film Finance Group International (FFGI) info@ffgi.io This story was distributed as a release by Chainwire under HackerNoon’s Business Blogging Program. Learn more about the program here This story was distributed as a release by Chainwire under HackerNoon’s Business Blogging Program. Learn more about the program here here here

FFGI Announces FFG Token: A New Chapter In Blockchain-Based Film Finance

FFGI تعلن عن FFG Token: فصل جديد في تمويل الأفلام القائمة على بلوكتشين

FFGI FFG Token: Blockchain-bazlı film finansında yeni bölüm

FFGI аб'яўляе FFG Token: новая глава ў блокчэйн-базавай кінафінансаванні

FFGI anuncia el token FFG: un nou capítol en la finança de pel·lícules basades en blockchain

FFGI anuncia el token de FFG: un nuevo capítulo en la financiación de películas basadas en blockchain

FFGI annuncia FFG Token: un nuovo capitolo nella finanza cinematografica basata su blockchain

FFGIがFFGトークンを発表:ブロックチェーンベースの映画金融における新しい章

FFGI បានប្រកាស FFG Token: កញ្ចក់ថ្មីនៅក្នុងការគណនានិងការគណនានិងការគណនានិងការគណនានិងការគណនានិងការគណនានិងការគណនានិងការគណនានិងការគណនានិងការគណនាន។

FFGI Mengumumkan FFG Token: Bab Baru Dalam Pembiayaan Filem Berasaskan Blockchain

I-FFGI ibonisa i-FFG Token: Inqaku entsha ye-Blockchain-Based Film Finance

Microsoft's autonomous AI agents aim to automate routine business tasks, but will they stand out amid fierce competition in the AI landscape? In a move to bolster business automation, Microsoft, late last year, introduced autonomous AI agents, its latest generative AI (genAI) based offering for the Dynamics 365 platform. The agents are engineered to handle complex tasks across sales, finance, service, and supply chains — automating key business processes without needing human intervention or coding expertise. Microsoft asserted that these “apps for an AI-driven world” will surpass traditional AI offerings, reasoning over data and context to make judgments—something the company hopes will give them an edge over competitors like Salesforce, IBM, and Nvidia. “Every organization will have a constellation of agents — ranging from simple prompt-and-response to fully autonomous. They will work on behalf of an individual, team, or function to execute and orchestrate business processes,” said Microsoft in a blog post. Microsoft has positioned its AI agents as a more autonomous alternative to standard chatbots. Unlike chatbots, these agents are designed to function with minimal supervision, executing complex workflows across various sectors. “LLMs are like the big, single-node monolithic systems used to perform multiple business functions, while AI agents are like independent microservices used to perform specialized tasks – both are important and relevant on a broader scale,” Keith Pijanowski, subject matter expert AI/ML at MinIO, told me. “Think of AI agents as the automated use of an organization’s existing models. If you want to build effective agents, you need effective models.” Several companies, including McKinsey & Co., have already experimented with Microsoft's new AI agents. McKinsey created an agent capable of managing client inquiries, identifying the appropriate consultant, and scheduling follow-up meetings. According to early reports, these agents reduced lead times by 90% and cut administrative tasks by 30%. “It may feel more magical for businesses that are vertically integrated on Microsoft stack. The challenges autonomous AI agents face is business use cases are stack fragmentation, API access for enterprise solutions, and lack of ML models for managing generic business functions,” Nish Krishna, Founder of Fractionalize, told me. “Within industry subsegments where Microsoft dominates solutions in the enterprise stack, Microsoft AI agents may be able to move the needle on adoption substantially.” But while the company highlights the revolutionary potential, many businesses are still cautious about fully embracing them. A recent research from Gartner indicates that the majority of businesses haven’t progressed past the initial testing phases for Microsoft’s Copilot AI, leaving the adoption rate slower than expected. “Microsoft and many companies are bullish and spending billions on building LLMs and AI applications, however, true leaders and success is yet to be seen,” Nitin Seth, Chief Executive Officer at SMS Magic, told me. “There are still big question marks around Hallucination, identifying the right inputs, and giving predictable results. Plus the question of bias and ethics remains as strong as ever. ” Can Microsoft’s AI Agents Outshine Competitors? Microsoft isn’t alone in this race. Salesforce recently introduced Agentforce, its own AI agents platform aimed at streamlining routine business processes. Unveiled at the Dreamforce 2024 event, Agentforce also allows companies to tailor AI agents to perform specialized functions across various departments—from sales and marketing to IT and customer service. Salesforce said that Agentforce will enable AI agents to analyze vast datasets, make informed decisions, and autonomously complete tasks with minimal human input. While Salesforce relies on its Atlas reasoning engine for Agentforce, Microsoft uses language models built in-house and by OpenAI. In a recent X post, Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff slammed Microsoft’s Copilot calling it “Clippy 2.0,” the infamous 90s-era assistant, implying Microsoft’s agents might fall short in sophistication. “When you look at how Copilot has been delivered to customers, it’s disappointing. It just doesn’t work, and it doesn’t deliver any level of accuracy,” said Benioff.  “I have yet to find anyone who’s had a transformational experience with Microsoft Copilot or the pursuit of training and retraining custom LLMs. Copilot is more like Clippy 2.0.” Likewise, IBM launched Granite 3.0 8B, its range of AI agent models, featuring support for advanced reasoning and a structured chat template that enables developers to implement complex tool use workflows. With rivals like Salesforce and IBM betting big on agentic AI-driven automation, Microsoft must prove that its solutions can drive tangible business value and stay ahead of the curve. The tech conglomerate is already under the microscope of investors, especially with slower-than-expected returns on its hefty AI investments and partnerships. The company's stock dipped 2.8% in the September quarter, due to a slower rate of Copilot AI adoption than Wall Street expected. “The market signals suggest businesses are becoming more strategic, rather than hesitant, about AI adoption. The focus has shifted from 'Do we need AI?' to 'How do we implement AI effectively?',” Jim Palmer, Chief AI Officer at Dialpad, told me. “Businesses are now prioritizing solutions that solve specific business challenges and integrate with existing workflows while being mindful of both cost and complexity. The distinction isn't about whether to adopt AI - it's about choosing the right approach and timing to ensure successful implementation.” The real test will come once these “agentic AI” tools are in the hands of more businesses. Will they fulfill the tech industry’s bold claims or become another Silicon Valley experiment that fails to catch on? The next few months will determine whether autonomous agents are truly revolutionary or just another tech gimmick destined to fade into the background. “The biggest impact of agentic AI will come not from no code workflows, but from leveraging reinforcement learning with human intervention to drive a high level of accuracy,” Daniel Saks, co-founder of Landbase, told me. “Satya Nadella smartly espoused that most of the value creation in any tech wave comes from a head start in the first 2-3 years of the emergence of the technology. That means Microsoft has a few years to invest and win the market.” Microsoft's autonomous AI agents aim to automate routine business tasks, but will they stand out amid fierce competition in the AI landscape? Microsoft's autonomous AI agents aim to automate routine business tasks, but will they stand out amid fierce competition in the AI landscape? Microsoft's autonomous AI agents aim to automate routine business tasks, but will they stand out amid fierce competition in the AI landscape? In a move to bolster business automation, Microsoft , late last year, introduced autonomous AI agents, its latest generative AI (genAI) based offering for the Dynamics 365 platform. The agents are engineered to handle complex tasks across sales, finance, service, and supply chains — automating key business processes without needing human intervention or coding expertise. Microsoft Microsoft Microsoft asserted that these “apps for an AI-driven world” will surpass traditional AI offerings, reasoning over data and context to make judgments—something the company hopes will give them an edge over competitors like Salesforce, IBM, and Nvidia. “Every organization will have a constellation of agents — ranging from simple prompt-and-response to fully autonomous. They will work on behalf of an individual, team, or function to execute and orchestrate business processes,” said Microsoft in a blog post . blog post blog post Microsoft has positioned its AI agents as a more autonomous alternative to standard chatbots. Unlike chatbots, these agents are designed to function with minimal supervision, executing complex workflows across various sectors. “LLMs are like the big, single-node monolithic systems used to perform multiple business functions, while AI agents are like independent microservices used to perform specialized tasks – both are important and relevant on a broader scale,” Keith Pijanowski, subject matter expert AI/ML at MinIO, told me. “Think of AI agents as the automated use of an organization’s existing models. If you want to build effective agents, you need effective models.” Several companies, including McKinsey & Co., have already experimented with Microsoft's new AI agents. McKinsey created an agent capable of managing client inquiries, identifying the appropriate consultant, and scheduling follow-up meetings. According to early reports, these agents reduced lead times by 90% and cut administrative tasks by 30%. “It may feel more magical for businesses that are vertically integrated on Microsoft stack. The challenges autonomous AI agents face is business use cases are stack fragmentation, API access for enterprise solutions, and lack of ML models for managing generic business functions,” Nish Krishna, Founder of Fractionalize, told me. “Within industry subsegments where Microsoft dominates solutions in the enterprise stack, Microsoft AI agents may be able to move the needle on adoption substantially.” But while the company highlights the revolutionary potential, many businesses are still cautious about fully embracing them. A recent research from Gartner indicates that the majority of businesses haven’t progressed past the initial testing phases for Microsoft’s Copilot AI, leaving the adoption rate slower than expected. research from Gartner research from Gartner “Microsoft and many companies are bullish and spending billions on building LLMs and AI applications, however, true leaders and success is yet to be seen,” Nitin Seth, Chief Executive Officer at SMS Magic, told me. “There are still big question marks around Hallucination, identifying the right inputs, and giving predictable results. Plus the question of bias and ethics remains as strong as ever. ” Can Microsoft’s AI Agents Outshine Competitors? Microsoft isn’t alone in this race. Salesforce recently introduced Agentforce , its own AI agents platform aimed at streamlining routine business processes. Unveiled at the Dreamforce 2024 event, Agentforce also allows companies to tailor AI agents to perform specialized functions across various departments—from sales and marketing to IT and customer service. Salesforce said that Agentforce will enable AI agents to analyze vast datasets, make informed decisions, and autonomously complete tasks with minimal human input. While Salesforce relies on its Atlas reasoning engine for Agentforce, Microsoft uses language models built in-house and by OpenAI. Agentforce Agentforce In a recent X post, Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff slammed Microsoft’s Copilot calling it “Clippy 2.0,” the infamous 90s-era assistant, implying Microsoft’s agents might fall short in sophistication. “When you look at how Copilot has been delivered to customers, it’s disappointing. It just doesn’t work, and it doesn’t deliver any level of accuracy,” said Benioff .  “I have yet to find anyone who’s had a transformational experience with Microsoft Copilot or the pursuit of training and retraining custom LLMs. Copilot is more like Clippy 2.0.” Benioff Benioff Likewise, IBM launched Granite 3.0 8B , its range of AI agent models, featuring support for advanced reasoning and a structured chat template that enables developers to implement complex tool use workflows. With rivals like Salesforce and IBM betting big on agentic AI-driven automation, Microsoft must prove that its solutions can drive tangible business value and stay ahead of the curve. The tech conglomerate is already under the microscope of investors, especially with slower-than-expected returns on its hefty AI investments and partnerships. The company's stock dipped 2.8% in the September quarter, due to a slower rate of Copilot AI adoption than Wall Street expected. Granite 3.0 8B Granite 3.0 8B “The market signals suggest businesses are becoming more strategic, rather than hesitant, about AI adoption. The focus has shifted from 'Do we need AI?' to 'How do we implement AI effectively?',” Jim Palmer, Chief AI Officer at Dialpad, told me. “Businesses are now prioritizing solutions that solve specific business challenges and integrate with existing workflows while being mindful of both cost and complexity. The distinction isn't about whether to adopt AI - it's about choosing the right approach and timing to ensure successful implementation.” The real test will come once these “agentic AI” tools are in the hands of more businesses. Will they fulfill the tech industry’s bold claims or become another Silicon Valley experiment that fails to catch on? The next few months will determine whether autonomous agents are truly revolutionary or just another tech gimmick destined to fade into the background. “The biggest impact of agentic AI will come not from no code workflows, but from leveraging reinforcement learning with human intervention to drive a high level of accuracy,” Daniel Saks, co-founder of Landbase, told me. “Satya Nadella smartly espoused that most of the value creation in any tech wave comes from a head start in the first 2-3 years of the emergence of the technology. That means Microsoft has a few years to invest and win the market.”

Microsoft’s AI Agents Want to Do Your Work for You—But Can They Be Trusted?

Crypto After All These Years: What Keeps Us Hooked?

Bütün bu illərdən sonra kriptovalyuta: niyə bizi bağlı saxlayır?

Criptomonedas después de todos estos años: ¿por qué seguimos enganchados?

Crypto despois de todos estes anos: por que nos mantén enganchados?

קריפטו אחרי כל השנים האלה: למה שומר אותנו מכור?

Criptovalute dopo tutti questi anni: perché ci tengono ancora agganciati?

長年にわたる暗号通貨：なぜ私たちは夢中になるのか？

Kryptowaluty po tylu latach: dlaczego wciąż nas uzależniają?

Criptomoedas depois de todos esses anos: por que elas nos mantêm fisgados?

Crypto Pas gjithë këtyre viteve: Pse na mban të lidhur?

இத்தனை வருடங்களுக்குப் பிறகு கிரிப்டோ: ஏன் நம்மை கவர்ந்திருக்கிறது?

Tiền điện tử sau ngần ấy năm: Tại sao chúng ta vẫn bị cuốn hút?

加密货币这么多年了：为什么让我们着迷？

PricewaterhouseCoopers(PwC), one of the world’s leading professional services firms, recently launched its first-ever RWA-focused initiative called Scale Tokenization And Digital Asset Program, joining the likes of BlackRock, Citibank, and JP Morgan Chase in shaping the digital asset industry. PwC’s recent foray into the RWA tokenization space highlights the fact institutional interest in the tokenization of real world assets is increasingly building up.  In March 2024 BlackRock, the world's largest asset manager, announced the launch of its first-ever on-chain treasuries product, amassing $280 million in deposits. As these giant companies begin to converge around RWA tokenization, the race to the very top of the industry may have just begun. Entering the race, PwC recently selected 11 scale-ups from a pool of over 700 applications “ to help solve important problems for the Financial Services industry’.’ Of these selected companies, only three were core RWA protocols, namely, Zoniqx, Brickken, and Trust Stamp. Commenting on the selection, Edwin Mata Navarro, CEO of Brickken, stated: "Joining the PwC’s Scale program marks a significant milestone in our journey. It not only validates our technological prowess and market impact but also sets the stage for our next phase of institutional expansion. We are excited to leverage this opportunity to enhance our offerings and forge meaningful partnerships through PwC and Growth Builders’ network." What You Should Know About The Scale Tokenization Program Growing Institutional Interest In addition to being a tightly contested race, the program highlights the growing institutional interest in the tokenization of real world assets as well as the increasing pressure faced by major financial institutions to catch up with the latest developments in the evolving digital landscape. This shift to RWA tokenization has increasingly become expedient as it introduces a revolutionary approach to the management and ownership of traditionally illiquid assets. Eleven Handpicked Scaleups It may interest the reader to know that only 11 startups were selected out of over 700 companies that applied for the maiden edition of the Scale Tokenization And Digital Asset Cohort. This tiny number represents the lucky few who were handpicked by the company. While the criteria for selection may be difficult to assess, it leaves a strong impression that the lucky few who made it to the final list have made an indelible mark on the digital asset industry. Partnerships With Leading Firms The program is designed to foster collaboration between established financial institutions and innovative digital asset startups that specialize in real-world asset tokenization, stemming from the growing recognition of RWA tokenization in the financial service industry. Most importantly, it is tailored toward the needs of the needs of its global network of financial services clients. Three Core RWA Protocols Only three RWA tokenization protocols were selected, namely, Zoniqx, Brickken, and Trust Stamp. The other eight participants include Alterscop, Archipels, Custodiex, Hedgeguard, Truvity, Vidos, Venly, and Vertalo. The selection of these eleven startups underscores their established presence within the digital asset industry. RWA Products Pitch The program offers the selected cohort an opportunity to pitch to industry leaders from PwC’s global network of Financial Services clients. A Tokenized Future: Myth or Unfolding Reality? As big major players such as PwC, BlackRock, and CitiBank are increasingly bullish on RWA tokenization, it is easy to infer that the world is fast heading toward a tokenized future, one where tangible or traditionally illiquid assets are offered in new markets to millions of potential buyers and sellers. The fractionalization of digital assets and the seamless convergence of buyers and sellers will also create a secondary liquidity market for assets that no one ever thought could one day become liquid and investable, highlighting the immense potential of blockchain technology and its applications in the financial sector. Although the promises of a tokenized future are immense, there are key challenges that need to be adequately addressed. Regulatory compliance, blockchain security, and investor education are some of the major challenges that must be carefully addressed at the industry level. This underscores the need for RWA companies to collaborate with legal experts and innovators to build cutting-edge technology to ensure a seamless experience. It can be inferred that the PwC’s cohort represents the company’s keen eye on future trends, participating in it offers an opportunity for the selected RWA startups to connect with some of the world’s leading innovators that can help them improve their solutions. Additionally, it not only underscores the role that leading industry leaders can play in accelerating meaningful change in society, but it also highlights the fact that the tokenization of real-world assets (RWA) is the new investment frontier for everyone across the world–including the most price-sensitive investors. Lastly, it shows that there is an increasing need for sustained collaboration between established financial institutions and RWA projects in tackling the challenges facing the industry and in building a world-class digital asset industry that is built on diversity, security, transparency, and cost-effectiveness. Conclusion Building a tokenized future where tons of traditionally illiquid assets are offered to millions of potential buyers and sellers boils down to leveraging blockchain technology to create new regulated markets and products. The journey towards this future is well underway, and it clearly underscores the role that major financial institutions in the world can play in bringing it to fruition. This interplay can be described as a work in progress, which requires a sustained partnership and collaboration between these various established institutions and RWA projects that are making the tokenization of real-world assets and providing the infrastructure that is required to support them. PricewaterhouseCoopers(PwC), one of the world’s leading professional services firms, recently launched its first-ever RWA-focused initiative called Scale Tokenization And Digital Asset Program , joining the likes of BlackRock, Citibank, and JP Morgan Chase in shaping the digital asset industry. Scale Tokenization And Digital Asset Program Scale Tokenization And Digital Asset BlackRock, Citibank, and JP Morgan Chase PwC’s recent foray into the RWA tokenization space highlights the fact institutional interest in the tokenization of real world assets is increasingly building up.  In March 2024 BlackRock, the world's largest asset manager, announced the launch of its first-ever on-chain treasuries product, amassing $280 million in deposits. As these giant companies begin to converge around RWA tokenization, the race to the very top of the industry may have just begun. Entering the race, PwC recently selected 11 scale-ups from a pool of over 700 applications “ to help solve important problems for the Financial Services industry’.’ Of these selected companies, only three were core RWA protocols, namely, Zoniqx, Brickken, and Trust Stamp. Zoniqx, Brickken, and Trust Stamp. Commenting on the selection, Edwin Mata Navarro, CEO of Brickken, stated: "Joining the PwC’s Scale program marks a significant milestone in our journey. It not only validates our technological prowess and market impact but also sets the stage for our next phase of institutional expansion. We are excited to leverage this opportunity to enhance our offerings and forge meaningful partnerships through PwC and Growth Builders’ network." "Joining the PwC’s Scale program marks a significant milestone in our journey. It not only validates our technological prowess and market impact but also sets the stage for our next phase of institutional expansion. We are excited to leverage this opportunity to enhance our offerings and forge meaningful partnerships through PwC and Growth Builders’ network." What You Should Know About The Scale Tokenization Program Growing Institutional Interest In addition to being a tightly contested race, the program highlights the growing institutional interest in the tokenization of real world assets as well as the increasing pressure faced by major financial institutions to catch up with the latest developments in the evolving digital landscape. This shift to RWA tokenization has increasingly become expedient as it introduces a revolutionary approach to the management and ownership of traditionally illiquid assets. Eleven Handpicked Scaleups It may interest the reader to know that only 11 startups were selected out of over 700 companies that applied for the maiden edition of the Scale Tokenization And Digital Asset Cohort. This tiny number represents the lucky few who were handpicked by the company. While the criteria for selection may be difficult to assess, it leaves a strong impression that the lucky few who made it to the final list have made an indelible mark on the digital asset industry. Partnerships With Leading Firms The program is designed to foster collaboration between established financial institutions and innovative digital asset startups that specialize in real-world asset tokenization, stemming from the growing recognition of RWA tokenization in the financial service industry. Most importantly, it is tailored toward the needs of the needs of its global network of financial services clients. Three Core RWA Protocols Only three RWA tokenization protocols were selected, namely, Zoniqx, Brickken, and Trust Stamp. The other eight participants include Alterscop, Archipels, Custodiex, Hedgeguard, Truvity, Vidos, Venly, and Vertalo. The selection of these eleven startups underscores their established presence within the digital asset industry. Zoniqx, Brickken, and Trust Stamp. Alterscop, Archipels, Custodiex, Hedgeguard, Truvity, Vidos, Venly, and Vertalo. RWA Products Pitch The program offers the selected cohort an opportunity to pitch to industry leaders from PwC’s global network of Financial Services clients. A Tokenized Future: Myth or Unfolding Reality? As big major players such as PwC, BlackRock, and CitiBank are increasingly bullish on RWA tokenization, it is easy to infer that the world is fast heading toward a tokenized future, one where tangible or traditionally illiquid assets are offered in new markets to millions of potential buyers and sellers. The fractionalization of digital assets and the seamless convergence of buyers and sellers will also create a secondary liquidity market for assets that no one ever thought could one day become liquid and investable, highlighting the immense potential of blockchain technology and its applications in the financial sector. Although the promises of a tokenized future are immense, there are key challenges that need to be adequately addressed. Regulatory compliance, blockchain security, and investor education are some of the major challenges that must be carefully addressed at the industry level. This underscores the need for RWA companies to collaborate with legal experts and innovators to build cutting-edge technology to ensure a seamless experience. It can be inferred that the PwC’s cohort represents the company’s keen eye on future trends, participating in it offers an opportunity for the selected RWA startups to connect with some of the world’s leading innovators that can help them improve their solutions. Additionally, it not only underscores the role that leading industry leaders can play in accelerating meaningful change in society, but it also highlights the fact that the tokenization of real-world assets (RWA) is the new investment frontier for everyone across the world–including the most price-sensitive investors. Lastly, it shows that there is an increasing need for sustained collaboration between established financial institutions and RWA projects in tackling the challenges facing the industry and in building a world-class digital asset industry that is built on diversity, security, transparency, and cost-effectiveness. Conclusion Building a tokenized future where tons of traditionally illiquid assets are offered to millions of potential buyers and sellers boils down to leveraging blockchain technology to create new regulated markets and products. 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