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Press Release: DFC Delivers on U.S. Climate Finance with More Than $2.3 Billion Committed for Climate-Linked Projects in FY 2022
DFC is funding new clean energy solutions to help developing countries meet rising demand and support economic development.
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- Energy, Environment, Transportation
- Region
- Global
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COP27: ‘Zero Tolerance for Greenwashing’, Guterres Says as New Report Cracks Down on Empty Net-Zero Pledges
The report slams greenwashing – misleading the public to believe that a company or entity is doing more to protect the environment than it is.
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- Environment
- Region
- Global
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Analysis: Profiling the Indian SAAS Landscape – A $1 Trillion Opportunity for Businesses
India’s rapidly digitizing business ecosystem has accelerated opportunities for the Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) segment within the information technology (IT) sector.
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- Technology
- Region
- Asia Pacific
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- startups
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Zero Carbon Tech for Building Materials Gets $12 Billion Commitment at COP27
A coalition of global companies has agreed to purchase commitments for zero carbon and green technologies to decarbonize the cement and concrete industry.
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- Environment, Technology
- Region
- Global
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Masai School Onboards Mithali Raj, Bhaichung Bhutia as Investors, Raises $10 Million in Funding
Masai School will use the funds to launch two new course categories and expand its existing skilling course in software development and data analytics
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- Technology
- Region
- Asia Pacific
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- data
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Tesla-Backed Startup Launches Microgrid Powering 2 African Villages
ZOLA Electric, a Tesla-backed company providing energy to remote African villages through solar and batteries.
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- Energy, Technology
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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- renewable energy, startups
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Yassir Raises $150 Million Series B to Ramp Up Africa and Global Expansion
Yassir, a San Francisco-based Algerian super-app offering on-demand services and financial services, will use the funding to power its expansion across Africa and the rest of the world.
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- Global
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- startups
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BEENEXT Leads $3.4 Million Seed Funding Round in Bengaluru-Based Gaming Startup Driffle
The Bengaluru-based startup will use the funds to invest in hiring, strengthening tech infrastructure, product development and expanding to new markets.
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- Investing, Technology
- Region
- Asia Pacific
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