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Why Pakistan’s Corporate Elite Chose Cheap Debt Over Growth and What It Cost the Economy
Founder News Team May 31, 2026 0

Pakistan's corporate sector has long relied on cheap bank loans rather than equity financing, allowing family-controlled conglomerates to expand while…

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Swapnow: Praveen Kota's Mission to Swap Junk for Tasty, Healthy Eats
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Swapnow: Praveen Kota’s Mission to Swap Junk for Tasty, Healthy Eats
Founder News Team May 3, 2026 0

Praveen Kota turned personal fitness struggles into Swapnow, a nutrition platform delivering personalized meal plans via smart algorithms that match…

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Senegal uses swap deals to cut borrowing costs as debt concerns rise
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Senegal applys swap deals to cut borrowing costs as debt concerns rise
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Finance minister Cheikh Diba declared the counattempt borrowed at around 7 per cent utilizing the structure, compared with 11 to…

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India's upGrad to acquire rival Unacademy in 100% share swap deal
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India’s upGrad to acquire rival Unacademy in 100% share swap deal
Founder News Team Mar 16, 2026 0

SoftBank-backed Indian edtech firm Unacademy has signed a term sheet with rival upGrad for its acquisition in a share swap…

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Where Founders Swap Suits for Jerseys: ISPL’s Pitch & Play Weekend Heads to Mumbai
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Where Founders Swap Suits for Jerseys: ISPL’s Pitch & Play Weekfinish Heads to Mumbai
Founder News Team Mar 14, 2026 0

In the high-stakes world of startup fundraising, founders often find themselves pitching their ideas across boardroom tables, racing against the…

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EU Tariff Relief? BYD, Xpeng Shares Jump on Plan to Swap Chinese EV Duties for Minimum Prices
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EU Tariff Relief? BYD, Xpeng Shares Jump on Plan to Swap Chinese EV Duties for Minimum Prices
Founder News Team Jan 14, 2026 0

Hong Kong, Jan 14, 2026, 15:39 HKT BYD climbed as much as 4.8% in Hong Kong; Xpeng jumped 5.3%, while…

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Capital flows to scale as 2025 closed, Swap raises $100M, and CES 2026 showcases Europe’s hardware renaissance
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Capital flows to scale as 2025 closed, Swap raises $100M, and CES 2026 displaycases Europe’s hardware renaissance
Founder News Team Jan 9, 2026 0

This week, we tracked more than 35 tech funding deals worth over €407 million and 5 exits, M&A transactions, rumours,…

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E-commerce operating startup Swap raises $100M
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E-commerce operating startup Swap raises $100M
Founder News Team Jan 7, 2026 0

London-headquartered e-commerce operating startup Swap has raised $100m in a Series C funding round. The round was co-led by existing…

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3D Systems Strengthens Balance Sheet Through Equity Swap, Pressuring Share Price
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3D Systems Strengthens Balance Sheet Through Equity Swap, Pressuring Share Price
Founder News Team Dec 13, 2025 0

3D Systems has executed a significant financial restructuring aimed at reducing its debt burden, but the shift has come with…

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Exclusive-Rio Tinto weighs asset-for-equity swap with Chinalco to end governance gridlock, sources say | The Mighty 790 KFGO
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Exclusive-Rio Tinto weighs asset-for-equity swap with Chinalco to conclude governance gridlock, sources state | The Mighty 790 KFGO
Founder News Team Oct 22, 2025 0

By Clara Denina, Melanie Burton and Ernest Scheyder LONDON (Reuters) -Rio Tinto is exploring a potential asset-for-equity swap with Chinalco…

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