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Analysis: Why Venture Capitalists Are Doubling Down On The Impactech Sector
The truth is impact and technology have never been two unrelated paradigms. Both styles of investing are deeply intertwined and form a continuum rather than a dichotomy.
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- Investing, Technology
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- Global
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Press Release: Bayer Signs Grant Agreement to Advance Research in Non-Hormonal Contraception
This new partnership will focus on providing scientific and sustainable solutions to support the individual health needs of women worldwide.
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- Health Care
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- Global
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Global Fertilizer Challenge Raises $135 million for Fertilizer Efficiency and Soil Health Measures to Combat Food Insecurity
The funding is for fertilizer efficiency and soil health programs to combat fertilizer shortages and food insecurity.
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- Agriculture
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- Global
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GSMA Publishes Vision for a ‘Circular Economy’ of Mobile Devices
In the lead-up to COP27, the GSMA has published a new, long-term vision for how the mobile industry can increase the circularity of its supply and production chains for mobile devices.
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- Technology, Telecommunications
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- Global
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Quona Capital Announces $332 Million Fintech Venture Fund to Accelerate Financial Inclusion Investments in Emerging Markets
Quona’s Fund III had its final close at $332 million, exceeding initial target of $250 million, as the firm continues to invest in Latin America, India, Southeast Asia, Africa and MENA.
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- Finance, Technology
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- Global
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It’s Going to Be Hard for Biden to Meet This $11 Billion Climate Change Promise
The administration has two main sources of funds it hopes to draw from: appropriated funding from Congress, and money from federal development agencies.
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- Environment
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- Global
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- climate change
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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
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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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