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It Could Take 131 Years for the World to Close the Gender Gap, Report Shows
A new report from the World Economic Forum estimates that women won’t attain parity with men for another 131 years. In other words, not until 2154.
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- Environment, Finance, Health Care, Investing, Technology
- Region
- Global
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- gender equality
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Nigerian Electronics Marketplace Eze Secures $3.7 Million Seed Funding Round
Eze is a B2B wholesale marketplace for smartphones, laptops, tablets, and other electronics.
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- Investing, Technology
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Press Release: Miller Center Invest Awards Catalytic Impact Funds to Social Enterprise Alumni
The fund aspires to unlock $5 million in investment per year for Miller Center’s global network of social enterprises.
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- Investing, Social Enterprise, WASH
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- Global
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How Kaya Is Backing A New Generation Of Founders In The Philippines
Kaya’s Zero to One Fund is a pre-seed vehicle that will focus on accelerating ventures even while they remain on the drawing board.
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- Investing, Technology
- Region
- South Asia
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- startups, venture capital
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CrossBoundary Energy Raises US $50 Million from FEI to Advance Commercial and Industrial Portfolio Across Africa
CrossBoundary Energy provides tailored, fully financed renewable energy solutions to its corporate customers allowing them to avoid upfront capital expenditure and technical risks.
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- Energy, Investing, Technology
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Rural-Fintech Startup Navadhan Raises USD $1.5 Million From Varanium, Anicut
Navadhan will use the funds to further build its AceN Tech platform which connects rural small businesses (MSMEs) with NBFCs and Banks in India.
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- Finance, Investing, Technology
- Region
- Asia Pacific
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- financial inclusion, fintech, MSMEs, startups
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Report: Introduction to Racial Inequity as a System Risk
New report funded by the surdna foundation helps investors to manage the risks of racial inequity, promote racial equity, and advance racial justice.
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- Investing
- Region
- Global
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- human rights
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Lubrizol Commits Largest India-Based Investment in Company’s 50+ Year History in Region
Chemical leader, Lubrizol Corporation, commits more than 150 million USD across multiple projects to accelerate growth in India.
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- Investing, Technology, Transportation, WASH
- Region
- Asia Pacific
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