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Nominations Open for the 5th Gulbenkian Prize for Humanity (€1 Million)
The 1 million euro Gulbenkian Prize for Humanity recognises outstanding contributions to climate action and climate solutions that inspire hope.
- Categories
- Environment, Investing
- Region
- Global
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£8 Million Awarded to LEIA to Boost Energy Access in Global South
It is estimated this additional funding will result in a reduction of approx. 500,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions.
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Seedstars Africa Ventures Gets $30 Million Backing from EIB Global to Invest in Early-Stage Startups
Seedstars Africa Ventures said that while the fund is sector-agnostic, it is keen on startups that address basic needs such as education, healthcare and utilities, or enhancing goods, services and efficiency.
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- Investing
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Press Release: DFC Approves 17 Transactions Totaling More Than $3.3 Billion in Q1 of FY2024
The U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) approved 17 new transactions in the first quarter of FY2024 at the board and sub-board levels.
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- Investing
- Region
- Global
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Cameroonian Fintech Startup Koree Secures $200,000 Pre-seed Funding
Koree’s solution is aimed at resolving the issue of spare change in cash-dependent economies by offering a card and digital wallet.
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Funding Reaches Two-Year Decline as African Startups Raise $3.2 Billion in 2023
Even with the decline in the first three quarters of 2023 compared to the last two years, investment levels remain significantly higher than pre-pandemic levels.
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- Investing
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
- Tags
- startups, venture capital
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Range Impact Announces $1.7 Million Capital Raise Led by Strategic Investors
Range Impact, Inc. public company dedicated to improving the health and wellness of people and the planet through a novel and innovative approach to impact investing.
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- Investing
- Region
- Global
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WIC Capital Gets $1 Million to Provide Funding for Female-Led SMEs in Francophone Africa
This funding will enable the collective to invest in more businesses led by women in Francophone Africa.
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- Investing
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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