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Impact Investors Embrace Measurement Tools, GIIN Reports
While more investors are using impact data to inform their decisions, one headwind is the lack of comparability.
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- Investing
- Region
- Global
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Amazon Commits to Invest $26 Billion in India
The financial commitment encompasses fostering startups, creating job opportunities, enabling exports, and empowering individuals and small businesses to compete on the global stage.
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- Investing, Technology
- Region
- Asia Pacific
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IFC Invests $25 Million in Metier in Southern and East Africa
Private equity investment in Africa remains among the lowest in emerging markets, representing just 4% of total volumes.
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- Investing
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Telecom Startup Wiom Secures $17 Million in Series A Led by RTP Global
Wiom will now focus on expanding its footprint to cities throughout India while investing in high-quality talent.
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- Investing, Technology, Telecommunications
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Africa Impact Investing Group Launched to Drive Capital for Impact
AAIG will serve as a platform for collaboration, learning, and advocacy, to foster a thriving impact investing ecosystem in Africa.
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- Investing
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Rockstart to Invest US $6 Million in Early-Stage Latin American Startups
For this call, 10 startups will be selected to receive US$10,000, including the value of the program, in exchange for a 6% equity stake in each company.
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- Investing
- Region
- Latin America
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African Development Fund Approves US $16 Million for Youth Entrepreneurship Investment Bank in Liberia
The bank anticipates supporting over 30,000 youth-led businesses over the next 17 years.
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- Investing
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Vantage Capital Invests $25 Million in Water and Sanitation Solutions Provider in East Africa
Vantage Capital, a mezzanine fund manager, has made a new investment in the water and sanitation sector after its recent engagement in the healthcare industry in Morocco.
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- North Africa & Near East
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- sanitation, water