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Business

Time to deliver

Careem began in mobility before expanding into deliveries, payments and more. The firm prides itself on improving the lives of users and employees, becoming a true Middle East success story.

  • The Entrepreneurs #7
  • 5 min read
Time to deliver
Urbanism

Winds of change

Tempted by the quality of life and swept along on Atlantic crosswinds, everyone from kitesurfers to fashion entrepreneurs are altering the outlook for mainland Europe’s southernmost outpost.

  • The Forecast #13
  • 10 min read
Multiple kitesurfers with colorful kites on Playa de Los Lances beach in Tarifa, Spain, with mountains and coastal town in background.
Fashion

Business

A French fashion label with an African soul and a London stationer in praise of going analogue.

  • Issue #153
  • 4 min read
Youssouf Fofana from Maison Château Rouge wearing blue patterned African wax fabric shirt in Paris
Entrepreneurialism

In good company

We highlight 10 businesses doing it better – to the benefit of both planet and purse. From solar power in remote villages to firms lightening farming’s footprint, these companies are making a difference.

  • The Forecast #12
  • 14 min read
Illustration of a delivery driver in a red uniform operating an electric three-wheeler van with packages, a dog running alongside, and city buildings in the background.
Urbanism

Port of call

France’s second city is turning its reputation around, luring investment and enterprise to its lively start-up scene. With low rents and incomparable energy, we drop by to see what all the noise is about.

  • The Entrepreneurs #5
  • 8 min read
The Babel Community's rooftop terrace with woven pendant lights, white chairs, and people at the bar counter.
Food & Drink

They have it licked

The owners of modest gelaterie can find themselves running businesses with the potential to become deliciously successful global brands. We look at three fresh players.

  • Issue #145
  • 5 min read
They have it licked
Urbanism

All is well

Remote working and relocation were becoming more popular even before the pandemic. Now a brainy bunch in a surfing spot 30 minutes from Lisbon are creating a new technology hotspot.

  • The Entrepreneurs #4
  • 9 min read
All is well
Urbanism

Growth area

Few things determine the success of a start-up as much as location, which dictates its reach and, importantly, access to talent. Take Munich, where new technology firms are partnering with top universities.

  • The Entrepreneurs #4
  • 5 min read
Growth area

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