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Ghanaian Agtech Oyster Agribusiness Closes $2 Million to Expand Operation
This fresh capital injection will allow Oyster Agribusiness to expand its operations, reach more farmers, and scale its climate-smart agricultural initiatives.
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- Agriculture, Social Enterprise
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Sweden Grants $4.8 Million to African Development Bank to Boost Capital Markets Integration Across Africa
The funds will support several strategic initiatives, including bringing legal and regulatory frameworks into line with international best practice.
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- Investing
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Green Jet Fuel Producers Are Crossing a Daunting Climate Tech Barrier
Pat Gruber learned the hard way how difficult it can be to raise money for novel climate tech. When he went to apply for a US federal loan to build a big new SAF factory, he thought the money would be easy to lock in. It wasn’t.
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- Technology, Transportation
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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BasiGo Raises $42 Million to Deliver 1,000 Electric Buses in East Africa in 3 Years
The company will put the new funding towards delivering 1,000 electric buses in East Africa within the next 3 years.
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- Transportation
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
- Tags
- e-mobility, PAYGO finance, scale
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Press Release: LSE’s 100X Impact Accelerator Announces New Initiative for Future Social Unicorns in Southeast Asia
With over a million impact-first organisations in Southeast Asia, social ventures are the backbone of vital sectors ranging from agriculture to healthcare, education, and climate action. Selected ventures for the programme will receive £150,000 in funding and 12 weeks of programming focusing on “endgame” strategies.
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- Education, Environment, Health Care
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- South Asia
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Statement from Mandy Rambharos, CEO, on Restructuring Verra
Amid ongoing market volatility, this reduction allows for energy and resources to be directed towards the programs and services that matter most.
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- Global
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Advance Mobility Bags $3 Million From India Accelerator, Finvolve
With this funding, Advance Mobility aims to scale up operations and expand footprint.
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- Transportation
- Region
- Asia Pacific
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Analysis: The Forgotten Strength of Smallholder Farmers: Lessons From Kumasi to The Cocoa Industry
A controlled system has been imposed on Ghana's smallholder farmers, limiting their ability to benefit fully from their hard work.
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- Agriculture
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
- Tags
- MSMEs, scale, smallholder farmers
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