Skype isn’t disappearing with a bang — or even with its iconic ringtone. Instead, the platform that once defined internet calling is quietly being…
Globevestor matches global-minded investors with emerging market startups
Emerging market startups, especially those at the pre-revenue mark, continue to find access to early-stage capital (US$150 000 to US$1.5-million) challenging. At the same…
iTech Capital invests $10 million in Russian travel search platform Aviasales
With the Winter Olympics underway, Russia’s all about the travel. Whether it be booking flights or hotels, getting to know the good or bad,…
Fliplingo is translating the world, one tweet at a time
There are 61 languages being used on Twitter these days. Surprisingly, three out of the top ten countries by tweets are in Asia –…
Russia’s entrepreneurial landscape according to Ernst & Young (EY)
“Russia’s entrepreneurs are positive about the future,” says Ernst & Young’s (now known as EY) 2013 G20 Entrepreneurship Barometer report. Released in August 2013,…
