Fluent Ventures: Backing Replicated Startup Models in Emerging Markets
Discover how Fluent Ventures is investing in localized startup models across emerging markets, driving innovation and global growth. Learn more!
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Fluent Ventures: Backing Replicated Startup Models in Emerging Markets Why Fluent Ventures is Betting on Replicated Startup Models in Emerging Markets Are you curious about how startups in emerging markets are achieving success by adapting proven business models? Fluent Ventures, a global early-stage fund, is pioneering this approach, often referred to as "geographic alpha." The firm believes that the most impactful innovations don’t always originate in Silicon Valley but can thrive anywhere when tailored to local needs. Fluent Ventures focuses on sectors like fintech, digital health, and commerce, backing entrepreneurs who replicate successful Western concepts in regions such as Latin America, MENA, Africa, and Southeast Asia. With $40 million deployed through its fund, incubator, and co-investment vehicle, Fluent is proving that localization is key to scaling globally. Image : Google The Rise of Localized Innovation: From Clone Factories to Geographic Alpha While critics might label Fluent Ventures' strategy as a "clone factory,…
