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African Development Fund Approves US $16 Million for Youth Entrepreneurship Investment Bank in Liberia
The bank anticipates supporting over 30,000 youth-led businesses over the next 17 years.
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- Investing
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Report: 78% Of India’s Handmade MSMEs Struggle to Access Working Capital, Hindering Cultural Economy Growth
Fifty-five per cent of handmade and craft-based MSMEs do not have clarity on the various financial instruments available in the market and how to access them.
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- Finance, Technology
- Region
- Asia Pacific
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Vantage Capital Invests $25 Million in Water and Sanitation Solutions Provider in East Africa
Vantage Capital, a mezzanine fund manager, has made a new investment in the water and sanitation sector after its recent engagement in the healthcare industry in Morocco.
- Region
- North Africa & Near East
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- sanitation, water
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British International Investment Makes First Investment in Development Impact Bonds
The Fund uses an innovative blended finance structure to invest in impact bonds and similar outcomes-based contracts that support the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
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- Investing
- Region
- Global
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Nigerian Healthtech Startup, Clafiya, Raises $610,000 in Pre-seed Funding to Fuel Expansion
Clafiya offers consultation, health education, rapid diagnostic tests for malaria and typhoid, STD testing, among other health services.
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- Health Care
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Press Release: GIZ and Seedstars Launch Joint Initiative to Boost Financial Inclusion and Innovation in Palestine
Although 60% of adults possess bank accounts in Palestine, a mere 10% utilize credit products, owing to limited financial literacy and inadequate financial offerings.
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- Finance
- Region
- North Africa & Near East
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Kasha Raises $21 Million Series B Led by Knife Capital to Expand Health Access Platform Across Africa
Kasha provides a digital retail and last-mile distribution platform for pharmaceuticals and fast-moving consumer goods (FMCGs).
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- Health Care, Technology
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Vietnam’s Gimo Raises $17.1 Million in Funding Led by TNB Aura to Fuel Expansion
GIMO, a Vietnam-based FinTech startup, has announced the completion of Series A funding round with total capital raise of up to $17.1 million.
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- Finance, Technology
- Region
- South Asia
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