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Kaszek Earmarks Nearly $1 Billion in New Funds for Latin American Startups
Kaszek plans to put money in 20 to 30 companies out of its early-stage fund in Latin America.
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- Investing, Technology
- Region
- Latin America
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Decentral Raises $12 Million to Provide Solar to Businesses in South Africa
The Johannesburg, South Africa-based company is getting $12.1 million to expand its project portfolio in South Africa.
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- Energy, Technology
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
- Tags
- renewable energy, solar
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China Intensifies Tech War With US With $500 Million Subsea Internet Cable
The escalating tech war between the two economic giants and may threaten global internet infrastructure.
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- Technology, Telecommunications
- Region
- Global
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The GIIN Launches Its Second Impact Performance Benchmark
GIIN's second impact performance benchmark is primarily focused on smallholder and sustainable agriculture.
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- Agriculture, Impact Assessment
- Region
- Global
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Fintech TerraPay Secures $100 Million via Series B to Expand Payments Infrastructure
The funding will help TerraPay’s global expansion plans, especially across the LATAM and MENA regions.
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- Finance
- Region
- Global
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Fuel Subsidy: Nigerian Government Secures $800 Million World Bank Facility
The finance minister said the $800 million is the first tranche of palliatives will be transferred to 50 million Nigerians, who belong to the most vulnerable category of society.
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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NSIA, Vitol Sign $50 Million Deal for Carbon Removal Projects
The Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA) says it has completed a joint venture (JV) agreement with Vitol to invest in a range of carbon avoidance and removal projects.
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- Energy, Environment, Investing
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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DFC Invests $25 Million in Novastar’s Africa People + Planet Fund
The funding will back founders building agriculture and climate solutions in Africa.
- Categories
- Agriculture, Investing, Technology
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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