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Zambia-Focused PE Fund Reaches $40 Million First Close
The move is significant for the Zambian private equity space because Monter has set a precedent with regulators that other financial services companies may now follow.
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- Investing, Technology
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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African Development Bank, Government of Chad Sign $650,000 Grant Agreement to Extend Digital Financial and Non-financial Services to Women and Youth
The funding will advance the Microfinance Development Support Project for Women and Youth Entrepreneurship.
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- Finance, Technology
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Kenyan Retail-Tech Startup Wasoko Expands to Zambia
Launching its central hub in Lusaka, Wasoko’s operations will enable small retailers across the city to access an affordable range of products.
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- Finance, Technology
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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- innovation, MSMEs, startups, supply chains
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GenZero and BCG Join Forces on Climate Impact Measurement Framework
As decarbonisation becomes a prominent part of many investment portfolios, the current lack of a standardised method for quantifying its impact has prompted these two global leaders to collaborate on a solution.
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- Environment, Technology
- Region
- Global
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A $22-Billion Indian Tech Darling Runs Afoul of Lenders
Add Indian education startup Byju’s to the growing list of companies that became victims of their own success during the pandemic.
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- Education, Technology
- Region
- Asia Pacific
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BlackRock Eyes $7 Billion for New Global Renewable Power Fund
The world's biggest asset manager BlackRock said it hopes to raise up to $7 billion for its fourth Global Renewable Power Fund as clients ramp up climate-friendly investments.
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- Energy, Technology
- Region
- Global
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Electric Vehicle Financing Startup RevFin Raises $5 Million in Debt
Revfin last raised $10 million in a Series A funding round in October 2022 from Green Frontier Capital and LC Nueva Investment Partners.
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- Energy, Finance, Technology, Transportation
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- Asia Pacific
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- e-mobility, fintech, startups
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HAUL247 Raises $3 Million Seed Funding to Drive Innovation in Africa’s Logistics Industry
Investment will support Haul247 in increasing its market share in Nigeria, expanding to other African markets, recruiting talent, and developing its technology.
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- Technology
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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