-
IKEA Foundation Backs Emerging Market EV Push With $100 Million Grant
The grant, one of the IKEA Foundation's largest ever charitable donations, will support local partners working to tackle key barriers to expansion.
- Categories
- Investing, Technology, Transportation
- Region
- Global
- Tags
- climate change, e-mobility
-
Uber Leads $100 Million Investment in African Mobility Fintech Moove as Valuation hits $750 Million
Moove, an African mobility fintech that offers vehicle financing to ride-hailing and delivery app drivers, has raised $100 million in a funding round as it plots expansion into new markets.
- Categories
- Investing, Technology, Transportation
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
- Tags
- e-mobility, fintech
-
Report: 80% of Global Investors Now Have Sustainable Investment Policies in Place: Deloitte/Tufts Survey
The study found significant growth in the proportion of investors establishing sustainable investment policies, with 79% of investors reporting having a policy in place, up from only 20% 5 years ago.
- Categories
- Investing
- Region
- Global
- Tags
- ESG, public policy, research
-
Press Release: Pantheon Vision Secures a Second Tranche of $1.8 Million to Advance Bioengineered Corneal Implants
Pantheon Vision is creating bioengineered corneal implants to raise the standard of eye care globally and reduce reliance on donated corneal tissue, which is often unavailable in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs).
- Categories
- Health Care, Investing, Technology
- Region
- Global
-
Scrut Automation Raises $10 Million to Enter New Markets, Incorporate GenAI Use Cases in India
Scrut Automation helps tech-first mid-market enterprises build scalable GRC programmes aligned with their goals, risks and resources.
- Categories
- Investing
- Region
- Asia Pacific
-
Viewpoint: The Deaths of Effective Altruism
Sam Bankman-Fried is finally facing punishment. Let’s also put his ruinous philosophy on trial.
- Categories
- Investing, Technology
- Region
- Global
-
BlackRock Issued Warning Over ‘Misleading Statements’ Tied to ESG Funds
BlackRock BLK.N was issued a legal warning by the U.S. state of Mississippi over "false and misleading statements to Mississippi investors."
- Categories
- Investing
- Region
- North America
- Tags
- ESG
-
Tunisia’s ANAVA Pledges $4.3 Million into Janngo Capital
The target is on early-stage tech and tech enabled startups that ensure Africans have better access to healthcare, financial services, and education.
- Categories
- Investing, Technology
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
Subscribe to Our Weekly Newsletter, "NextBillion Notes"
Published each Wednesday, our e-newsletter features NextBillion's latest original articles, along with a selection of news, jobs, bizdev opportunities and events from our recent coverage — and regular conference ticket giveaways.
We respect your privacy. Your information is safe and will never be shared.
Don't miss out. Subscribe today.