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BlueOrchard Accelerates Renewable Energy Generation in India
A BlueOrchard Finance Ltd managed infrastructure fund is investing in U-Solar in India.
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- Energy
- Region
- Asia Pacific
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Semaai Nets Funding to Create Integrated Digital Ecosystem for Farmers, Toko Tanis in Indonesia
Semaai provides customised consultancy, productivity tools, farming inputs such as seed and fertiliser products and access to better markets.
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- Agriculture, Technology
- Region
- South Asia
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Co-Creation Hub’s Edtech Accelerator Puts $15 Million Towards African Startups
According to a statement shared by the firm, the accelerator program will support and amplify the impact of edtech startups across Africa.
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- Education
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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- accelerators, edtech, innovation, startups
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Planet42 Raises $100 Million to Scale Its Vehicle Rental Offering in South Africa and Mexico
South Africa-based mobility startup, Planet42 has raised $100 million in equity and debt funding to scale its operations in South Africa and Mexico.
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- Transportation
- Region
- Global
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- innovation, startups, transportation
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Togo: $64 Million From the World Bank for Solar Energy and Electricity Storage
The funding is intended for the electrification of at least 60 localities in Togo.
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- Energy
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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- renewable energy, solar
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AdmitKard Bags $6 Million Funding To Offer Customised Overseas Education Solutions To Students
AdmitKard will use the fresh capital to expand its product offering and accelerate business operations.
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- Education
- Region
- Global
- Tags
- accelerators
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Press Release: IFC Invests in Vinci Partners’ New Fund to Support the Growth of Medium-Sized Companies in Brazil
IFC is investing in Vinci Capital Partners IV to support the growth of medium-sized enterprises, which are key to job creation, increased productivity, and sustainable development in Brazil.
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- Impact Assessment, Investing
- Region
- Latin America
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Analysis: Improving Cookstoves in Bangladesh: A Novel Case Study on Blockchain Technology and Climate Change Initiatives
A greener and more sustainable society can be achieved through practical market approaches.
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- Energy, Technology
- Region
- Asia Pacific
- Tags
- blockchain, clean cooking, research
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