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Agentic AI Platform Raises $3.5 Million USD in a Pre-seed Funding Round to Drive US Expansion to Drive US and Latin American Expansion
As a remote-first company, Oraion is seeking strategic talent in the US and worldwide to accelerate their vision.
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- Technology
- Region
- Global
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First Malaria Treatment for Babies Approved for Use
Malaria treatments for children do exist but until now, there was none specifically for the very youngest babies and small children, who weigh less than 4.5kg or around 10lb.
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- Health Care
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Africa Go Green Fund Signs an $18 Million Senior Debt Facility with Cold Solutions Kazi Limited
Agriculture remains the backbone of Uganda’s economy, yet growth in the sector is consistently held back by inadequate post-harvest handling and the absence of temperature-controlled storage infrastructure.
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- Agriculture
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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dLocal Launches The 2025 Emerging Markets Payments Handbook: The Blueprint to Lead Across the Global South
dLocal’s 2025 Emerging Markets Payments Handbook is the essential guide to the future of payments, combining data-driven insights with local expertise.
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- Finance, Technology
- Region
- Global
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Inside the Fall of Okra: How Africa’s Most Promising Open Banking Startup Shut Down at Its Peak
Back in 2020, Okra had all the makings of a breakout African tech story: visionary founders, Silicon Valley backing, explosive revenue growth, and a product that was powering the future of finance on the continent.
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- Finance, Technology
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Sierra Leone Launches Landmark $180 Million Water Security and Wash Access Project
Structured in three progressive phases, the initiative provides a clear roadmap for achieving nationwide water security and sanitation access.
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- WASH
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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- development finance, employment, sanitation, SDGs, water
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Press Release: Valante Capital Launches Ascend Fund II With $115 Million First Close and Three Strategic Investments
IDC Network's Private Equity arm advances its regional consolidation strategy with anchor platforms in food and distribution across Latin America and the U.S.
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- Investing
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- Global
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ADB Launches Regional Network to Accelerate Universal Health Coverage in Asia and the Pacific
Through ministerial exchanges, innovation showcases, and financing partnerships, the forum will document best practices for ADB’s future programming.
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- Health Care, Investing
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- Global
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