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Solar Energy Developer Secures $415 Million to Power the World’s Largest Direct Air Capture Plant
The project will generate clean energy for DAC operations, aligning with Origis Energy’s mission to provide scalable decarbonization solutions.
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- Energy, Technology
- Region
- North America
- Tags
- decarbonization, ESG, renewable energy, solar
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Nigerian Fintech Lemfi Secures $53 Million Series B Funding to Drive European Expansion
The new funding will enable Lemfi to secure additional licenses and form new partnerships while enhancing its offerings with localized services.
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- Finance, Technology
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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£3 Million Grant to Support Perovskite Solar Module Manufacturing in Africa
The project’s focus is on the potential of perovskite solar technology, a more affordable and energy-efficient alternative to traditional silicon-based solar cells.
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- Energy, Technology
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Sahyadri Farms Raises $47.8 Million to Advance Climate-Resilient Crops and Expand Processing Facilities
The funds will be utilized to boost the cultivation of patented, climate-resilient varieties of table grapes and citrus fruits.
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- Agriculture, Environment, Technology
- Region
- Asia Pacific
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Prosus Acquires Latin American Online Travel Platform Despegar for $1.7 Billion
Prosus stated that this acquisition will help sustain its growth in Latin America and, by integrating Despegar's resources, further enhance its competitiveness in the global travel industry.
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- Technology
- Region
- Latin America
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Microsoft Announces US $3 Billion Investment Over Two Years in India Cloud and AI Infrastructure to Accelerate Adoption of AI, Skilling and Innovation
Microsoft shared a comprehensive plan to train and skill 10 million people by 2030, reinforcing its commitment to partnering with India on its journey to become an AI-first nation.
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- Investing, Technology
- Region
- Asia Pacific
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Superfone, an All-In-One Business Phone and CRM App for SMBs, Raises $1.9 Million in India
This investment aims to fuel Superfone's mission of transforming how small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) manage communication and operations.
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- Technology, Telecommunications
- Region
- Asia Pacific
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Southeast Asia Has $60 Billion AI Boom, But Its Own Startups Are Missing Out
Little investment is flowing to the region’s startups that have artificial intelligence at their core.
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- Technology
- Region
- Asia Pacific
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