VC Cafe

MARCH 16, 2025

Attractive Consumer Opportunities in 2025 and Beyond While there hasn’t been a blockbuster IPO for consumer tech companies (mobile apps, B2C model startups) that matches the scale of Uber, Airbnb, Roblox, DoorDash, or Unity over the past 5 years, it feels like the momentum for consumer tech is rapidly changing.

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Technical Review B2C Generative AI IPO 78

YoungUpstarts

MAY 30, 2014

Mobile is the future. If you’re a typical college grad, you may already use your mobile device as your primary gateway to the web – many of your potential customers do, too; therefore, it’s essential to optimize your e-commerce site for mobile viewing. Purchasing products and services from a mobile device must be fast and easy.

Social Media 174

Social Media Mobile Analytics Cloud 174

VC Cafe

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

Reusable Rockets & Space Technology Low Earth Orbit (LEO) Satellite Services: Develop services enabled by low-cost LEO satellites, such as broadband internet and direct-to-mobile device connectivity. B2B Financial Transparency Many SMB-dominated industries suffer from complicated payment flows and low trust between parties.

Software Review 78

Software Review Technical Review Startup Software Engineering 78

Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 1, 2009

It affects even B2B companies because ultimately most must sell to companies who sell to consumers and if they suffer they cut back on suppliers. It is also a result of pent-up demand. In the following post I argue that this increased pace may be temporary. This is tied to having consumers who feel confident enough to spend.

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Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 14, 2010

Instead investors are looking for the next flash sale, private sale, game dynamic, social games that rely on mobile platforms with geo-fenced, location aware offers. I continue to be excited about the Mobile Web (as distinct from the Mobile App). I still love B2B application. That is conformity. Why should you care?

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YoungUpstarts

JULY 7, 2020

Knowing the essential space for your work area will give you an overview of the required machinery and workforce to start mobilizing your business. And when you are confident enough of your brand, you can level up by listing your products on different B2B (business-to-business) website.

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Reputation B2B Technical Review Social Media 237

Version One Ventures

DECEMBER 18, 2013

There’s also a massive opportunity for B2B marketplaces to replace paper-centric, error-prone supply chains for small businesses. New B2B startups can improve on earlier versions by lowering the costs of transactions and helping identify the right suppliers and products.

Technical Review 153

Technical Review Silicon Valley Portfolio B2B 153

Austin Startup

MARCH 31, 2020

While the concept of search engine optimization (SEO) may seem complex and daunting for many B2B startups and medium-sized organizations, there are several key SEO tactics that organizations can take right now to improve their search rankings. Continue reading to learn some actionable SEO tactics for B2B startups.

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B2B SEO HTML Startup 62

crowdSPRING Blog

MARCH 21, 2014

13 B2B Newsletters That Really Shine – crowdspring.co/1dagMGF. 13 B2B Newsletters That Really Shine – crowdspring.co/1dagMGF. 13 B2B Newsletters That Really Shine – crowdspring.co/1dagMGF. Mobile Ad Market Soars 105% in 2013 | eMarketer – crowdspring.co/1g0eF7x. Most are spot on. 1gEsBUD. .

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Social Media Small Business Design Media 93

YoungUpstarts

JULY 30, 2014

Is your site optimized for mobile shopping? Most e-commerce stores start out small and then grow as the merchant builds a customer base. Have you outgrown your site? Now is a good time to take a critical look, evaluating your online store against competitors. Does it have a professional look and feel? There’s no time like the present.

Software Review 165

Software Review B2B Technical Review Security 165

YoungUpstarts

JUNE 29, 2017

Especially with mobile users forming the large part of an audience, expecting them to go through a large body of text is impractical. Contents and design must go hand in hand at a time when mobile is the principal access point for most contents. He has been working on different mobile and web technologies for last 8 years.

Small Business 212

Small Business Marketing Technical Review Social Media 212

VC Cafe

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Whether you are a B2B SaaS company or a B2C mobile app, knowing how your business stacks up against industry averages can help you make informed decisions and drive growth. For example, in B2B SaaS conversion, OpenView Partners 2022 benchmark report found that the average conversion rate for B2B SaaS businesses was 7.3%

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Up and Running

JANUARY 18, 2021

Mobile was a common way that engagement increased, and TikTok’s mobile focus made it a place to watch for social eCommerce. That same research highlights the preference extends to B2B and B2C customers, and only 20% of B2B shoppers want to return to in-person sales.

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eCommerce B2B Forecast Demand 150

David Teten

MAY 29, 2013

Excelegrade - Excelegrade makes classrooms paperless with assessments and assignments on mobile devices. We provide the only digital assessment solution that allows students to show their work on mobile devices by writing with a stylus or typing.

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David Teten

MAY 29, 2013

Excelegrade - Excelegrade makes classrooms paperless with assessments and assignments on mobile devices. We provide the only digital assessment solution that allows students to show their work on mobile devices by writing with a stylus or typing.

New York 114

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crowdSPRING Blog

FEBRUARY 1, 2013

The State of Business To Business (B2B) Content Marketing In North America - [link]. The State of Business To Business (B2B) Content Marketing In North America - [link]. The State of Business To Business (B2B) Content Marketing In North America - [link]. Mobile Marketing: 50 Percent of Marketers Have No Idea – [link].

Social Media 109

Social Media Small Business North America Design 109

YoungUpstarts

FEBRUARY 29, 2016

Provide A Mobile Responsive Experience. According to Google, the number of mobile search queries overtook desktop queries in 2015. If your website is not mobile responsive, this will diminish the user experience for a good number of online visitors. Let’s say your company is in the B2B Software as a Service (SaaS) space.

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YoungUpstarts

MARCH 5, 2019

Magento is a powerful tool that can help you build startups in both B2C and B2B eCommerce. Mobile retail commerce sales comprised more than 34 percent of total eCommerce sales in 2017. You want to build a mobile store that’s sleek and scalable for easy growth. Responsive Site Design. Powerful Platform Capabilities.

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eCommerce B2C Startup B2B 113

crowdSPRING Blog

SEPTEMBER 11, 2014

The Truth About B2B Lead Gen: What Really Works | The Daily Egg – crowdspring.co/1uuaGFD. The Truth About B2B Lead Gen: What Really Works | The Daily Egg – crowdspring.co/1uuaGFD. 15 features of 11 great mobile sites | Econsultancy – crowdspring.co/1oZ7JYe. ExitEvent – crowdspring.co/1uwFw0p.

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VC Cafe

JANUARY 22, 2021

Amazon Corporate Development – Notable acquisitions include Whole Foods ($13.7B), smart doorbell system Ring ($1.2B, 2018) and autonomous mobility technology Zoox ($1.2bn). AWS Marketplace Startup Program – the ‘app store’ for B2B startups who are interested to sell their product to AWS customers.

Technical Review 174

Technical Review Startup Venture Capital Incubator 174

ReadWriteStart

APRIL 8, 2023

M-Commerce Together with Voice Commerce Speaking of easing consumers’ lives, mobile commerce, also known as “m-commerce,” was a hit. In 2023, mobile commerce will remain in demand and grow even further. of purchases were made via mobile devices in the United States, as Statista reported. Only in 2021, 72.9%

eCommerce 185

eCommerce Technical Review Software Review Analytics 185

YoungUpstarts

AUGUST 4, 2014

They should also consider launching online B2C or B2B platforms incorporating mobile and social-commerce. This is supported by the East’s dispersed and young populations, high mobile penetration rates, growth of 2nd and 3rd tier inner cities (particularly in China), and traffic congestion.

Technical Review 171

Technical Review United Arab Emirates Saudi Arabia China 171

Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 19, 2013

Another one of his big themes has been B2B crowd-sourcing and he had a company in mind already even before he joined – Deliv. But how to mobilize same-day deliver cost effectively? He immediately started meeting with every eCommerce business and has a few themes on where he thinks innovation at the brand level will come.

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B2B eCommerce B2C Differentiation 331

Up and Running

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

With more and more people working remotely , using eCommerce websites for shopping, and dating online, companies should build a mobile app or website in order to remain relevant. . Mobile app usage now makes up more than 50% of all internet traffic. Does your company need a mobile app? How do you want the mobile app to flow?

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Developer Mobile eCommerce Design 86

YoungUpstarts

APRIL 16, 2015

Ensure the mobile site is updated. While changes are being made to the main website, businesses shouldn’t overlook their mobile presence. Extra bells and whistles, text blocks and other features that only serve to clutter a site should be scaled back or eliminated altogether, especially on the mobile site. Reduce clutter.

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Software Review Technical Review Mobile Security 100

YoungUpstarts

NOVEMBER 2, 2017

of mobile users convert. These metrics don’t mean you should advertise on desktop rather than mobile. For the sake of argument, let’s pretend you get 1,000 mobile shoppers per day versus 200 on desktop. Your desktop visitors convert at 11% compared to 5% on mobile. Which Device and Why. By comparison, only 6.6%

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Sales San Francisco Software Review B2C 127

YoungUpstarts

JULY 26, 2017

You are selling a software, which is constantly changing and evolving, to a specific audience, the B2B companies. Web Push Notifications are interactive messages that work seamlessly across Desktop (All OS) and Mobile (Android only). SaaS marketing is unlike other marketing. The product might not even make sense to a consumer.

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Web Software Review Software Technical Review 127

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 2, 2012

These days, I’m hearing more and more that Location-Based Services (LBS) are entering the mainstream for mobile users, but I’m not sure why. So far, it’s been just another mobile phone app that tells people where their friends are ( Foursquare and Facebook Glancee ). Sponsorships and advertising.

B2B 206

B2B Angel Investor Mobile Forecast 206

Transformify

JANUARY 24, 2021

Mobile wallet (SamsungPay, ApplePay, etc. B2B Experience. E-wallet ( Payoneer, and a variety of e-wallets via Rapyd). Prepaid card linked to e-wallet ( Payoneer). via Rapyd). All service providers self-bill Transformify. Our business clients receive invoices from Transformify only.

B2B 76

B2B Software Review Database Software 76

The Next Web

NOVEMBER 7, 2013

B2B companies use stories called case studies.). For example, if you’ve built a cool website or mobile app, try posting it on Show HN on HackerNews. In this case, recommendations and public relations could do the job. It’s resulted in hundreds of thousands of pageviews and happy readers. fools much fewer people than you think.

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B2B New York Software Engineering Public Relations 144

VC Cafe

MARCH 1, 2024

Deepfake Detection – demand for a mobile application that provides deepfake detection, Caller ID, spam blocking and perhaps even live translation or agentic experiences for call handling.

Artificial Inteligence 176

Artificial Inteligence Technical Review Software Review Generative AI 176

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 3, 2013

Entrepreneurs need to look more broadly into the business-to-business (B2B) space for more lucrative opportunities. Beyond mobile phones, the same concepts can be applied to embedded systems, portable navigation devices, and laptops. entrepreneur B2B startup smartphones location-based services business' Marty Zwilling.

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B2B Angel Investor Forecast Global 210

Duct Tape Marketing

APRIL 13, 2017

Digital working and leisure have taken the world by storm and so have mobile phones. With mobility (provided by smartphones) and mobile app development, people are more connected on-the-go on digital platforms. An intuitive and interesting way of showing your products on the full screen of a mobile device.

Social Media 73

Social Media Media Marketing Lead Generation 73

ReadWriteStart

MAY 16, 2018

The successful sales teams of the future will lean on these to win more deals: Personalized mobile apps. Its sophisticated mobile solution increased user retention by 60 percent and significantly improved awareness and understanding of DKMS’s service with the simplicity of a cleaner presentation. Cloud solutions.

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Sales Technical Review Artificial Inteligence Software Review 90

The Next Web

DECEMBER 30, 2012

We believe that mobile devices provide a unique opportunity to create an experience that is deeply personal and will resonate with a whole new audience.”. This is common in B2C apps (Facebook, for example), but it’s still new in B2B apps like Wave Accounting. Recently we unveiled our upcoming product, Mosaic.

Business Model 133

Business Model Technical Review Advertising B2C 133

Occam's Razor

SEPTEMBER 30, 2013

Behavior covers everything that happens after the person lands on our mobile or desktop site. Or people who follow you on social media or subscribe to your YouTube channel or sign-up to volunteer for your non-profit or download your utility marketing mobile app etc. Acquisition is everything we do to attract traffic. 5: Rent or Own?

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Analytics Marketing Social Media Technical Review 156

VC Cafe

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

The 32 Israeli private companies that reached $100M in ARR.

Software Review 109

Software Review Israel B2C Open Source 109