African Startups Compete for Global Spotlight at Latitude59

Latitude59 invites African startups to showcase their innovations in a pitch competition in Nairobi, offering a chance to win non-equity funding and gain exposure at Estonia's premier tech event. Meanwhile, UK startup Mission Zero Technologies delivers a Direct Air Capture plant in Canada, marking a significant step in climate tech. Indian startups experience a 45% funding surge, raising $135 million in just a week, while Miami emerges as a new hub for Israeli startups, attracting venture capitalists and redefining the U.S. startup landscape.

Sources:
https://disruptafrica.com/2024/10/14/african-startups-invited-to-apply-for-latitude59-pitch-competition-in-estonia/
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/uk-startup-mission-zero-technologies-070000491.html/
https://www.bizzbuzz.news/industry/startups/indian-startups-see-45-funding-surge-raising-135-mn-in-a-week-1339144
https://www.calcalistech.com/ctechnews/article/s1kp69y1jg

Outline:
(00:00:00) Introduction
(00:00:43) African startups invited to apply for Latitude59 pitch competition in Estonia
(00:03:01) UK Startup Mission Zero Technologies Begins Delivery of Direct Air Capture Plant in Canada
(00:05:32) Indian Startups See 45% Funding Surge, Raising $135 Mn In A Week
(00:07:56) Venture capitalists turn Miami into a hub for Israeli startups