Startup founders are building companies on WhatsApp
In Asia, where I work as a partner at an early-stage VC, startups are regularly...
New Vector scores $8.5M to plug more users into its open, decentralized messaging Matrix
New Vector, a European startup founded in 2017 by the creators of an open,...
How to profit from valuable peer referrals hiding in Slack
Brands often act like the person who searches for their keys under the...
Social chat app Capture launches to take a shot at less viral success
At first glance launching a new social app may seem as sensible a startup idea...
Indian PM Narendra Modi’s reelection spells more frustration for US tech giants
Amazon and Walmart’s problems in India look set to continue after Narendra...
Snap is channeling Asia’s messaging giants with its move into gaming
Snap is taking a leaf out of the Asian messaging app playbook as its social...
2019: A hell of a year for marketers with chat and voice bots
More bots with the gift of the gab — and no this isn’t Futurama...
Siilo injects $5.1M to try to transplant WhatsApp use in hospitals
Consumer messaging apps like WhatsApp are not only insanely popular for chatting...
Tandem is a messaging app where language learners chat
Shortly after downloading the Tandem app I’m trying to explain the...
Line Corp stomps into IPO scene this Thursday at US$32.4 per share, expects to raises US$1.3B
This public offering is expected to be the largest tech listing this year and...