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Press release: Bamboo Capital Partners exits from Mibanco, Latin America’s largest microfinance provider
Bamboo’s investment in Mibanco via its Financial Inclusion Fund I (FIF I) is Bamboo’s most significant investment to date. Following the investment, which made Bamboo the largest minority shareholder, the firm held a seat at Mibanco’s board where it provided strategic input and guidance throughout the investment period.
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The ultra-rich want to make money through good causes — but there aren’t enough options, UBS says
The super wealthy want more out of their investments these days. In addition to financial returns, they want their money to drive positive changes in the world, but the options for achieving both concurrently is lacking, according to a UBS expert.
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Delhi-based fintech startup Affordplan raises Series B round
Affordplan, a Delhi-based fintech startup that makes healthcare services accessible through planned savings for non-emergency treatments, has raised fresh capital in its Series B round from a clutch of investors.
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- Inclusive Fintech, Investing
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- South Asia
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Press release: Cold chain technology proving a cool choice for impact investors
AgTech and ‘first mile’ distribution innovator InspiraFarms has just announced the successful closing of €2.5 million Series-A 2 equity investment. The latest round of investment will enable the B-Corp to expand its operations, offering solar-powered cold storage technology and asset financing to a broader base of perishable food producers and distributers across the developing world.
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- Agriculture, Investing, Technology
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IFC and VCs Want To Take Emerging Market Microfinance To Mobile
The developing world needs more fintech companies to extend financial inclusion to consumers and small businesses who aren't being served by existing banks. That's the thinking behind several venture capital firms which are working with the International Finance Corporation (IFC).
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Why Women are Key to the Next Wave of Impact Investing
Why aren't more women and minorities represented in angel and venture capital investing? It’s a vexing question Alicia Robb is addressing.
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MTN’s record Ghana IPO is seen drawing Africa-focused funds
“The offer will generate a lot of global interest,” Boahen said by phone from the capital, Accra. “If you see the numbers, it’s a very profitable company. MTN has a dominant market position and a lot of investors will like to get a piece of the fast-growing telecom sector.”
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- Inclusive Fintech, Investing
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Swiss PE Partners Group launches debut impact fund with $1b hard cap
“In terms of size of investments, in line with typical PG deal sizes, it would be a $100 million to $1 billion total equity cheque from Partners Group – managed funds and/or a $200 million to $2 billion enterprise value. PG LIFE will invest alongside other Partners Group funds,” a spokesperson from the private equity firm told DEALSTREETASIA.
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