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BeConfident Raises US $15.8 Million Series A from Prosus Ventures for Global Expansion
An AI education startup, it projects fivefold revenue growth in 2026 as it expands internationally; global investors include former executives from Duolingo, Nubank, Quinto Andar, and Viva Real.
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- Education, Technology
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- Latin America
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TechnoServe Launches NOVA EdTech to Scale Effective Business Training for Entrepreneurs
Through asynchronous digital training and personalized learning paths, users can access practical skills at their own pace—anytime, anywhere.
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- Education, Technology
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- Global
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Introducing the OpenAI Learning Accelerator in India
According to OpenAI, the OpenAI Learning Accelerator is designed to ensure AI strengthens learning, supports teachers, and addresses the unique needs of India’s education system.
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- Education, Technology
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- Asia Pacific
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- edtech, skill development, youth
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Kenya Invites Bids for Rural Broadband Rollout Under $390 Million Digital Economy Project
The entire procurement process will be managed under the World Bank's stringent governance framework to assure international bidders of a level playing field.
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- Technology, Telecommunications
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Analysis: The Math Tutor and the Missing $533 Million
"From Dubai, the enigmatic founder of Byju’s recounts how he made his empire — and vows to rebuild it."
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- Education, Technology
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- Asia Pacific
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Bill Gates Vows to Give Most of $200 Billion Fortune to African Health and Education
Tech mogul says: “Every country in Africa should be on a path to prosperity.’
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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African Development Bank, AU Partner to Launch $300 Million Innovation Fund for Africa’s Tech Future
"The announcement of the innovation fund comes at a time when African countries are seeking sustainable ways to recover from the economic setbacks caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and ongoing global financial uncertainties."
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- Education, Investing, Technology
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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3one4 Capital to Ramp up Deep Tech Investments Without Committing Separate Fund in India
3one4 Capital plans to enhance investments in deep tech startups in India. The sector has attracted $8.39 billion in funding, featuring 5,605 startups and a few unicorns.
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- Technology
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- Asia Pacific
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