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Slush has decided to revoke Russian startup win

• app4soft 4y ago
  Details: > Slush stands with Ukraine and condemns the Russian invasion of Ukraine. We do not partner with Russian companies or funds or accept startup or investor applications from companies based in Russia. > The Slush 100 jury will thoroughly review the background of the winner. [0] https://twitter.com/SlushHQ/status/1593962168680341505 https://twitter.com/SlushHQ/status/1593962168680341505
• ansgri 4y ago
  The business of that startup is helping qualified professionals flee Russia.
  • app4soft 4y ago
    But there are just some 'small details'[0]: > TechCrunch has found that the startup appears to also have investor ties to Russia > ... Immigram, based out of the U.K. but run by Russian passport holders, directly violates any specific sanctions... > All that said, TechCrunch has uncovered an investor in Immigram who maintains close links to Russia. [0] https://techcrunch.com/2022/11/21/slush-and-vc-pitch-judges-revoke-decision-to-hand-1m-to-russian-founders-after-industry-outcry/ https://techcrunch.com/2022/11/21/slush-and-vc-pitch-judges-...