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The only diamond producer to be certified carbon-neutral, this unicorn makes high-carat, high-value lab-grown diamonds at scale that are jewelry-grade, ethical, environmentally sustainable and conflict-free.
The only diamond producer to be certified carbon-neutral, this unicorn makes high-carat, high-value lab-grown diamonds at scale that are jewelry-grade, ethical, environmentally sustainable and conflict-free.
Detecting 500,000 online piracy infringements monthly through AI, specifically image recognition, Red Points offers a speedy alternative to traditional legal action against counterfeiters across sectors.
Detecting 500,000 online piracy infringements monthly through AI, specifically image recognition, Red Points offers a speedy alternative to traditional legal action against counterfeiters across sectors.
A first-mover in spotting the potentially explosive growth of China’s luxury market, Secoo is today a leading luxury retailer, with e-commerce and offline stores worldwide.
A first-mover in spotting the potentially explosive growth of China’s luxury market, Secoo is today a leading luxury retailer, with e-commerce and offline stores worldwide.
World’s most stylish unicorn Farfetch presents an extensive yet coveted selection of luxury fashion, while offering brick-and-mortar boutiques, a global reach, and competitive technology solutions.
World’s most stylish unicorn Farfetch presents an extensive yet coveted selection of luxury fashion, while offering brick-and-mortar boutiques, a global reach, and competitive technology solutions.
From just €60, fashion-conscious women can rent the latest designer outfits from 40 global brands in 15 European markets.
From just €60, fashion-conscious women can rent the latest designer outfits from 40 global brands in 15 European markets.
For rich Chinese wanting to acquire nice things and good taste, glamorous lifestyle editor Wendy can help with her online magazine, e-store and offline events.
For rich Chinese wanting to acquire nice things and good taste, glamorous lifestyle editor Wendy can help with her online magazine, e-store and offline events.
Taking a calculated risk, jewelry maker and retailer Orori went fully e-commerce and disrupted the conservative jewelry industry in Indonesia.
Taking a calculated risk, jewelry maker and retailer Orori went fully e-commerce and disrupted the conservative jewelry industry in Indonesia.
Shopping concierge, Kufed, wants to be Indonesia’s coolest virtual hangout for the latest global lifestyle and fashion trends; offering exciting products without any hassle.
Shopping concierge, Kufed, wants to be Indonesia’s coolest virtual hangout for the latest global lifestyle and fashion trends; offering exciting products without any hassle.
This online store lets beauty enthusiasts in Indonesia shop for genuine branded beauty products, without having to worry about counterfeits. Free doorstep delivery included, too.
This online store lets beauty enthusiasts in Indonesia shop for genuine branded beauty products, without having to worry about counterfeits. Free doorstep delivery included, too.
With a fast-rising middle class and over 50% of the population under age 30, Bobobobo is Indonesia’s first trendy luxury lifestyle e-boutique, targeting savvy millennials.
With a fast-rising middle class and over 50% of the population under age 30, Bobobobo is Indonesia’s first trendy luxury lifestyle e-boutique, targeting savvy millennials.
Born in 1965, Carmen Busquets is a Venezuelan luxury and fashion goods entrepreneur since 1992.
Born in 1965, Carmen Busquets is a Venezuelan luxury and fashion goods entrepreneur since 1992.
Mass media empire Condé Nast was established in 1909 by Condé Montrose Nast. The company’s portfolio includes some of the most well-known titles in media: Vogue, GQ, The New Yorker and Vanity Fair. Initially print-focused, the company ventured into film, television and digital video programming with the launch of Condé Nast Entertainment in 2011.
Mass media empire Condé Nast was established in 1909 by Condé Montrose Nast. The company’s portfolio includes some of the most well-known titles in media: Vogue, GQ, The New Yorker and Vanity Fair. Initially print-focused, the company ventured into film, television and digital video programming with the launch of Condé Nast Entertainment in 2011.
Founded in 1996, Index Ventures is a venture capital firm based in London, Jersey, Geneva and San Francisco. It has 35,000 employees worldwide working to manage a portfolio of 160 companies across 24 countries.
Founded in 1996, Index Ventures is a venture capital firm based in London, Jersey, Geneva and San Francisco. It has 35,000 employees worldwide working to manage a portfolio of 160 companies across 24 countries.
The IESE BAN was formed in 2003 by a group of angel investors and entrepreneurs bringing together both alumni and non-alumni of the IESE Business School. It creates and manages deal flow for investors while establishing synergies and collaboration among the network's members. It counts on more than 250 active investors financing technology startups in Madrid and Barcelona. To-date, IESE BAN has invested more than €50m in over 220 startups. It is also part of ACCIÓ’s Network of Private Investors, which fosters technology innovation and startups’ growth in Catalonia.
The IESE BAN was formed in 2003 by a group of angel investors and entrepreneurs bringing together both alumni and non-alumni of the IESE Business School. It creates and manages deal flow for investors while establishing synergies and collaboration among the network's members. It counts on more than 250 active investors financing technology startups in Madrid and Barcelona. To-date, IESE BAN has invested more than €50m in over 220 startups. It is also part of ACCIÓ’s Network of Private Investors, which fosters technology innovation and startups’ growth in Catalonia.
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Qorium: Lab-grown premium leather for the future of luxury
The Dutch biotech startup co-founded by cell-based meat pioneer Mark Post is targeting the luxury goods market with its “clean leather” sheets made from cultivating bovine skin cells, and plans to raise up to €100m
Diamond Foundry: Growing conflict-free, eco-friendly diamonds in a lab
The world’s first lab-grown diamond producer certified carbon-neutral, Diamond Foundry became a unicorn recently with a $200m investment from Fidelity, adding to earlier funding from tech billionaires
Amid Covid-19 gloom, some bright spots in Portugal's tech startup scene
Despite a recession and doubling of the unemployment rate forecast this year, it's not all bad news for the Portuguese tech ecosystem
Unicorn Xiaohongshu refines social commerce model after stumble, as bigger players jostle in
Once the epitome of China's O2O social commerce success, Xiaohongshu (RED) tries to reinvent itself amid challenges from internet giants, influencers and short videos
Bobobobo: Indonesian luxury at a click
Amid a booming local e-commerce market, this startup carves a niche for itself in upscale trending goods and experiences influenced by Indonesia’s rich traditions