September 2024 - PriyoShop, Jobs and Community News

September 2024 - PriyoShop, Jobs and Community News

A big congratulations to BonBillo alumni, PriyoShop, for launching the first-ever CMSME credit card in collaboration with LankaBangla and MasterCard in Bangladesh! PriyoShop is a B2B marketplace that empowers over 70,000 retailers by connecting them directly to over 250 suppliers and brands, and providing them with embedded financing,  ๐ŸŽ‰

 



PriyoShop launches first-ever CMSME credit card in collaboration with LankaBangla and MasterCard in Bangladesh  ๐Ÿš€

This ground-breaking collaboration between PriyoShop, LankaBangla and MasterCard is a game-changer for small and medium-sized retailers, providing them with access to embedded finance that was previously out of reach. Over 5,000 merchants on the PriyoShop platform will be able to seamlessly process digital payments through the PriyoShop platform and POS terminals.

Syed Mohammad Kamal, Country Manager, Bangladesh, Mastercard, said, "Mastercard is delighted to collaborate with LankaBangla Finance PLC and Priyoshop to introduce this new card for small and medium enterprises. This association will ensure long-term sustainable growth for enterprises by creating their credit history and allowing them to access formal financial services in the future easily. This launch aligns with Mastercard's commitment to promote digital payments adoption among communities in Bangladesh."

Asikul Alam Khan, CEO of PriyoShop, shared his optimism, saying, "PriyoShop's ambition is to empower 1 million MSMEs by streamlining their supply chains and advancing financial inclusion to enhance their financial capabilities." 

Read the full article here:

https://www.tbsnews.net/economy/corporates/lankabangla-finance-collaborates-mastercard-and-priyoshop-introduce-co-branded

 

Priyoshop mastercard launch 2024

 



Suraj Kripalani, Founder and CEO at BonBillo, had the opportunity to participate at Camp Hustle and the NextHub Global Summit in Bali

At Camp Hustle, organized by the amazing Hustle Fund team, Suraj engaged and shared experiences with emerging VC managers, family offices, and angel investors from Southeast Asia and the U.S. He enjoyed pitching BonBillo and the massive for-profit opportunity the U.N. Sustainable Development Goals offer businesses solving large problems.

The NextHub Global Summit brought together 80 early-stage Indonesian startups, 50 later-stage Indonesian startups, 15 Southeast Asian startups and 120+ global venture capitalists, over effective matchmaking sessions, insightful panel discussions and networking events. It was wonderful connecting with several impressive startup founders, investors and ecosystem stakeholders. Weโ€™re excited about supporting some of these startup founders at BonBilloโ€™s Southeast Asia Bootcamp 2025.

A big thank you to the Hustle Fund, HUB.ID and Nexticorn teams for hosting incredible events in Bali!  ๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿป

NextHub2024 conference in Bali

 

Suraj Kripalani pitching BonBillo at the Camp Hustle event Group picture of Hustle fund participants



BonBillo Impact Jobs Board - Latest Opportunities  ๐Ÿš€

Jobs Board September 2024

 

Join one of our community startups contributing to sustainability in logistics, mobility and sustainable food choices.

Freight Tiger's mission is to make logistics frictionless and reduce carbon emissions in India.  ๐Ÿšš โ™ป๏ธ

Lula is a ride-sharing platform for office workers. ๐Ÿš— โ™ป๏ธ

GreenChoice is a grocery marketplace for conscious consumers with dietary needs. ๐Ÿฅ— ๐Ÿ›’ โ™ป๏ธ

Check out all open roles at BonBillo community startups on our Impact Jobs Board. If you're looking to recruit for your social impact startup, you can post a free job listing for greater visibility here.



Congrats to BonBillo alumni and community members on their wins!  ๐Ÿ†

 

Mariana Villalobos, CEO and Co-Founder at InverKids presented the Habemus Financial Education Initiative in Basic Education to the Congress of Nuevo Leรณn In Mexico. The initiative ensures that one million students will receive financial education as a curricular subject.


Mariana Villalobos CEO of InverKids presents the Habemus Financial Education Initiative to congress



SECHA introduced their latest innovation, 'The Perfect Fit', on IDX Channel's Power Breakfast. 'The Perfect Fit' seamlessly integrates renovation costs into a single mortgage plan, making it easier and more affordable for homeowners to bring their dream space to life. 

SECHA on the IDX PowerBreakfast


Divya Kamerkar, CEO and Co-Founder at Pinky Promise, shared insights into how Pinky Promise utilises chat and AI to provide instant and affordable diagnoses for reproductive health issues during Turn.io's September Town Hall.

Divya Balaji Karmekar

 

 

GreenChoice, has announced their strategic partnership with Provisions Wholesale. Customers of food co-ops selling on the Provisions Wholesale platform are now able to easily shop for products that meet specific dietary restrictions, health needs, ingredient preferences and sustainability values, powered by GreenChoice product attributes. 

GreenChoice' Green Rating on Provisions Wholesale



Couplet coffee, an LGBTQ+ and woman-led lifestyle brand that aims to make specialty coffee more accessible, has launched in Erewhon and all Mothers Markets in Southern California.

couplet coffee launches in Erewhon and all Mothers Markets in Southern California.


JalSevak Solutions
showcased their sustainable solutions for decentralized recycling of greywater at the India PropTech Demo Day 2024 organised by RealtyNXT.

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