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How TikTok is redefining commerce for Kenyans

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How TikTok is redefining commerce for Kenyans

Over the past few years, TikTok has grown rapidly from a platform for sharing short, entertaining videos that many Kenyans enjoyed during Covid-19 lockdowns to a powerful global tool for entrepreneurship and large-scale commerce. Here in Kenya, the rise of TikTok live sales has revolutionised the way individuals and small businesses reach their customers in … Read more

Zepto hits $5 billion valuation as fast-moving commerce heats up in India | TechCrunch

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Zepto hits $5 billion valuation as fast-moving commerce heats up in India | TechCrunch

Zepto has closed a $340 million round that boosts its valuation to $5 billion, up from $3.6 billion in June and $1.4 billion in August, as the startup races to gain market share in India’s competitive fast-track commerce market. General Catalyst and Mars Growth Capital are jointly leading the Series G round, which will complete … Read more