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500 Startups unveils its Fall 2012 accelerator lineup: More international and more sh*t founders say

The Next Web

It is a rather interesting and complex set of startups in the group and could be considered the most international, diverse, and exciting group in the history of the accelerator program so far. Chewse: marketplace for groups to easily order great food. Chewse: marketplace for groups to easily order great food.

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Facebook Dating launches in Europe after lengthy delay

The Verge

The dating service offers the same features in Europe as it does in the US , using the existing profile you’ve created on Facebook to find potential matches. Facebook tailors these matches with your preferences, Facebook activity, and, if you opt in, groups and events.

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Financial comparison “super app” Jeff raises $1.5M seed extension

TechCrunch

Financial services, especially those for people who don’t have access to traditional bank accounts or lines of credit, are proliferating in Southeast Asia. For service providers, Jeff serves as a distribution channel, helping them find and retain customers. The hottest fintech market you aren’t paying attention to.

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Printify bags $45M, led by Index, to ride the custom printing boom

TechCrunch

The creator economy loves merch which is great news for on-demand custom printing startups such as Latvia-based Printify — today it’s announcing a $45 million Series A round, led by Index Ventures, off the back of rising demand for its services.

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Jeff raises $1M to build alternative credit scoring and other fintech products for Southeast Asia

TechCrunch

For many, this makes it is difficult to secure loans and other services because they don’t have traditional financial records like a credit score. Jeff ’s loan brokerage platform was created to make it easier for financial service providers to integrate alternative data scoring, allowing them reach more potential borrowers.

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Richard Branson backs Lightyear as UK stock trading platform launches into Europe

TechCrunch

venture capital firm Lightspeed, with participation from other notable backers including Virgin Group , which counts Richard Branson as its sole shareholder. . And let’s not forget about New York-based Lightyear , a telecom service procurement service. Trading stocks.

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How to watch the Oscar-nominated animated film Flow at home

Mashable Tech

Directed by Gints Zilbalodis and written by Zilbalodis and Matīss Kaža, Flow is an animated movie from Latvia that follows the adventures of a black cat after his home is swept away by a great flood. Bundles are the best way to save on streaming services in 2025. per month rather than $9.99. per month (with ads), $29.99

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