AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoSME Funding & IPOs: Liqvd Digital filed a DRHP for an INR 37 crore SME IPO on the BSE SME platform, aiming to fund an AI-focused “VCP Hub” and complete its buyout of AdLift. SME Lending & Fintech: South Africa’s Bridgement secured R20m in funding as banks back its AI-powered business lending, while in Nigeria MTN restored airtime/data borrowing via *303# after a regulatory disruption. Business Support Programs: North Central SBDC launched “Start Up North Accelerated,” an eight-week virtual cohort for early-stage entrepreneurs, and Dubai Chambers rolled out a one-platform portal bundling services for finance, growth, tech and certification. Local Policy & Costs: UK MPs criticized the government’s small-business plan as “inadequate,” urging stronger action on procurement, tax, energy costs and business crime. Retail Pressure: South Korea’s discount-store rules face renewed calls for repeal or easing as e-commerce reshapes demand. AI for SMBs (with a people angle): A QuickBooks survey says AI use among US SMBs is up sharply, but concerns are rising about what happens when AI changes employee roles. Women & Inclusion: InvestPNG backed women entrepreneurs to attend a national conference, and Women for Women International Nigeria marked 25 years of support for women-led business growth.
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