Rocket Internet’s Namshi raises $13M to expand e-commerce in Middle East
May 13, 2013 9:20 pm
Rocket Internet can’t stop churning out e-commerce startups in emerging markets. Today the Berlin-based incubator program announced that Namshi, its… Continue reading ⟩
‘Amazon of Africa’ Jumia heats up with $26M
March 6, 2013 7:27 pm
Africa doesn’t need Amazon. It has its own rainforests and its own e-commerce giants. Online retailer Jumia has secured $26 million… Continue reading ⟩
Rocket Internet’s rumored IPO – would it be madness or genius?
January 8, 2013 6:39 pm
This story originally appeared on VentureVillage, VentureBeat’s Europe-based syndication partner. The Internet is abuzz with rumors, stemming from Brazilian-based blogger Thomas… Continue reading ⟩
Funding Daily: ‘Tis almost the witching hour
October 31, 2012 12:30 am
To accomodate the onslaught of funding news, I published the first edition of Funding Daily earlier today in the form… Continue reading ⟩
Investment rains down on South African e-commerce site Zando
October 30, 2012 9:32 pm
South African company Zando is soaking up an investment of €20 million for its fashion e-commerce site. Zando launched… Continue reading ⟩