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Seedstars, Visa Foundation aid disability-focused ventures

Seedstars and Visa Foundation have announced 15 businesses selected for the first Seed Inclusivity program, which supports disability-focused entrepreneurs and assistive technology solutions in Asia.

The selected ventures provide various disability solutions, including assistive technologies, education tools, mobility devices, and workforce inclusion projects.

Participants are from various regions such as India, Indonesia, and Hong Kong.

Highlighted ventures include Brajma Intelligent Systems offering audio descriptions for the visually impaired, NeoMotion Assistive Solutions making mobility devices, and Indonesia’s Parakerja delivering skills training for people with disabilities.

Recent Seedstars developments

Timeline
19-Apr-2023 🏔️ Rescuers find Seedstars executive after going missing on Himalayas (update)
  • Anurag Maloo found after climbing accident
  • Missing near Camp III on Mount Annapurna
25-Jul-2022 💼 Seedstars secures $20m for second seed-stage fund
  • Seedstars raises $20M for second seed-stage fund
  • Aiming for 100 investments in emerging markets
11-Apr-2017 🏆 Seedstars World winner Acudeen fixes cash flow problems of small business owners
  • Acudeen wins Seedstars World, gets $500K prize
  • Startup aims to help SMEs with faster invoice payments
29-Sep-2015 🌍 We’re Kat and Karen, Asia Regional Managers of Seedstars World. Ask us Anything!
  • Seedstars World expands to 55 countries
  • Pitch events ongoing in 15 Asian nations until December
05-Feb-2015 🏆 Philippine pride: Salarium wins $500K equity investment from Seedstars World
  • Philippine startup Salarium wins $500,000 prize
  • Final event featured diverse startups from around the globe

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