Financial Services
Indian bank introduces contactless cash withdrawal
Customers can send money to others, as well as access cash themselves.
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Financial Services
Flexible paywall platform gives content consumers and producers more options
An alternative to traditional paywalls would allow users to pay only for the content they consume, with transaction options such as pay-per-page or streaming services on a pay-per-second basis.
Financial Services
Credit card for LGBTQIA+ community introduced in Europe
Users choose what name they want to show on the card without having to legally make a change.
Financial Services
Free VC training platform launches to tackle industry’s diversity problem
The platform allows participants to source startups and analyse markets like real venture capitalists.
Financial Services
Debit card helps carers shop for others
The card includes a spending cap and PIN, and users cannot access the owner’s main bank account.
Retail
Cloud-based self-checkout platform is compatible with any store setup
A Bengaluru startup has developed a next-gen, point-of-sale system designed for the Indian market.
Agriculture & Energy
Blockchain platform lets consumers customise sustainable energy usage
The platform will allow customers to choose the type of renewable energy they want to purchase and provide transparency about where the energy is sourced.
Financial Services
Free online financial management service helps customers save
The company’s algorithm provides personalised advice and suggestions based on customer details, preferences and goals.
Financial Services
Nigerian fintech company invests in collaborative African start-ups
Health and education entrepreneurs are encouraged to apply for the scheme, and all investees must be open to working multi-nationally.
Financial Services
Network links producers in East Africa with foreign buyers
Trademark East Africa disrupts inefficient trade chains by creating transparent transactions from field to shop.
Food & Drink
British craft brewer offers company stock for cans
BrewDog’s “Cans for Equity” programme, one of several new company sustainability initiatives, rewards one share of stock for 50 empty beer cans.
Retail
Restaurant chain creates ‘pocket franchises’ via WeChat
KFC China turned virtual franchises into a platform to engage new customers.
