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Nigerian Mobility Fintech Moove Closes $8 Million to Expand Vehicle Fleet in Ghana
Moove is democratising vehicle ownership in Africa by providing revenue-based vehicle financing to mobility entrepreneurs.
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- Finance, Technology, Transportation
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Vietnam’s Digitalization Efforts Fuel Startup Scene
The Southeast Asian nation hopes to become a high-income economy by 2045 by focusing on its digital economy.
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- Agriculture, Finance, Technology
- Region
- South Asia
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- agtech, digital inclusion, fintech, startups
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Report: ‘Turning Point’ for Green Bond Impact Reporting Standards
Impact reporting by green bond funds saw a transformational rise in standards over the past year.
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- Environment, Finance, Impact Assessment
- Region
- Global
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Visa’s $1 Billion Acquisition of Pismo Expands Footprint in Latin America
The $1 billion purchase of Pismo by Visa is a significant development in the firm’s Latin American expansion plan.
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- Finance, Technology
- Region
- Latin America
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Bdeo Secures over $8.1 Million for its Expansion in Latin America
The insurtech startup aims to expand its presence in Europe and Latin America, backed by Íope Ventures and other prominent investors.
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- Finance, Technology
- Region
- Latin America
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Press Release: IFC Partners with Orange Bank Africa to Increase Digital Lending for Small Businesses in West Africa
According to the World Bank Group's MSME finance gap report, 63 percent of MSMEs in Senegal and 57 percent in Côte d'Ivoire experience constraints when accessing a loan or line of credit.
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- Finance, Technology
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Beleaguered Fintech ZestMoney Secures Funding From Existing Investors To Keep Afloat
ZestMoney has reportedly raised $5-7 million from a group of investors, including existing backer Quona Capital.
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- Finance, Technology
- Region
- Asia Pacific
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- fintech, startups, venture capital
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Analysis: India’s Digital Transformation Could Be a Game-Changer for Economic Development
India’s micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) sector faces a significant credit gap — between $250 billion and $300 billion.
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- Finance, Technology
- Region
- Asia Pacific
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