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Sociolla Raises Over $60 Million From Temasek, L Catterton in Indonesia
Sociolla, an Indonesia-based beauty startup, has received over US$60 million in an investment round led by Temasek and L Catterton.
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- Investing
- Region
- South Asia
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With $900 Million In Funding, Hong Kong Fintech Unicorn WeLab Bets Big On Indonesia
As more startups explore Indonesia’s fintech potential, WeLab’s cofounder and CEO Simon Loong believes digital banking can be a win-win game.
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- Technology
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- South Asia
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- fintech
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Report: Retail Investor Capital Presents $35 Billion Growth Opportunity for Sustainable Investing in Malaysia
Greater access and transparency in the sustainable investment ecosystem could mobilise Malaysia’s retail capital potential in reaching its carbon neutrality targets.
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- Investing
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- ESG, impact investing
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IDR Interviews | Bill Drayton
In this freewheeling conversation, Bill Drayton emphasises that everyone has the right, and ability, to be a giver. And in today’s world where everything is changing, everybody can, and must, be a changemaker.
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- Social Enterprise
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- Global
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- interviews
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South Africa’s SOLA Group & African Rainbow Energy Reach Financial Close On 200 MW Solar PV Projects For Tronox Mineral Sands
SOLA Group and African Rainbow Energy have reached a financial close since South Africa increased the threshold to produce electricity without a license.
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- Energy
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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- energy access, solar
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Press Release: UNDP and the Tony Elumelu Foundation Partner for Youth Entrepreneurship in Rwanda
This new partnership will position entrepreneurship as a driver of business growth and job creation, empowering young people through an intensive programme.
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- Uncategorized
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Analysis: 3 Ways Cities Can Promote New, Greener Mobility Services
Global annual revenue of 13 of the most popular new green mobility services is expected to grow to $660 billion in 2030.
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- Energy, Technology, Transportation
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- Global
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- e-mobility, transportation
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Kenyan Furniture Startup, Moko Home + Living Raises $6.5 Million for Expansion
Apart from funding its expansion in the Kenyan market, Moko intends to use the funds to build more partnerships.
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- Investing
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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