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Zazuu Raises $2 Million for African Remittance Platform
African money movement platform Zazuu has completed a fundraising round that will allow it to build a more robust remittance offering for residents living in the diaspora.
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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IDB Boosts Latin America ESG Bond Campaign With $1 Billion Push
Inter-American Investment Corporation is helping companies in Latin America and the Caribbean bring about $1 billion of environmental, social and governance bonds as sustainable financing gains traction in the regions.
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- Investing
- Region
- Latin America
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Lightspeed Raises $500 Million for Its New India and Southeast Asia Fund
Lightspeed has raised $500 million for its newest India and Southeast Asia fund and looks to make deeper investments in the region.
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- Investing
- Region
- Global
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VC Firm Launch Africa Closes First Fund at $36.3 Million
Pan-African venture capital fund Launch Africa Ventures today is announcing the close of its $36.3 million fund, which it has primarily used to invest in B2B and B2B2C startups across Africa.
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- Investing
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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EDFI and Oikocredit invest $8 Million in Solar Panda’s Solar Kits in Kenya
Canadian company Solar Panda is using the pay-as-you-go model to spread its electricity access solutions in Kenya.
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- Energy
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Analysis: SME-Focused Impact Investment is Being Sidetracked in India
In the impact investing ecosystem, SME-focused investing currently doesn’t look to be getting enough traction, according to experts.
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- Investing
- Region
- Asia Pacific
- Tags
- impact investing, MSMEs
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Press Release: Amid Widening Sustainable Development Goals Financing Gap, Alliance Invests in Building New Generation of African Investors
AVPA, a network of social investors collaborating to mobilize and deploy capital for impact, has launched a new program designed to strengthen the capabilities of African social investors.
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Viewpoint: Museum Boards And Donors Need To Examine Where Endowments Are Invested
Museums can strengthen their reputations and follow through on their public declarations by aligning the billions of dollars in their endowments with their values and mission.
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- Investing
- Region
- Global
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