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Kaszek Earmarks Nearly $1 Billion in New Funds for Latin American Startups
Kaszek plans to put money in 20 to 30 companies out of its early-stage fund in Latin America.
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- Investing, Technology
- Region
- Latin America
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DFC Invests $25 Million in Novastar’s Africa People + Planet Fund
The funding will back founders building agriculture and climate solutions in Africa.
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- Agriculture, Investing, Technology
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Equator Secures $40 Million in Commitments for Fund Targeting Climate Tech Startups in Africa
Despite the role technologies play in improving the world’s environmental footprint, raising venture capital has proved chiefly hard in years past.
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- Environment, Investing, Technology
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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New Report Shines Spotlight on E-Mobility Innovators Unlocking Access to the US $3.65 Billion Motorcycle Market in Sub-Saharan Africa
Electric motorcycles are set to be a dominant force in sub-Saharan Africa’s sustainable mobility transformation.
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- Energy, Technology, Transportation
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Forge Ventures Leads US $1.5 Million Funding in Indonesian Supply Chain Tech Startup Baskit
Baskit aims to strengthen the traditional distribution chains of distributors and wholesalers with commercial support and technology.
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- Technology
- Region
- South Asia
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- startups, supply chains
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Indonesian EV Battery Startup Swap Energy Raises $7.2 Million
Indonesia-based Swap Energy has raised about $7.2 million in a pre-Series A funding.
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- Energy, Technology, Transportation
- Region
- South Asia
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- e-mobility, mining, startups, transportation
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Verod-Kepple Africa Ventures Raises $43 Million for Pan-African Venture Fund
Verod-Kepple Africa Ventures (VKAV) has raised US$43 million for its pan-African venture fund.
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- Finance, Technology
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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- scale, startups, venture capital
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Press Release: Pacto Closes US $4 Million Seed Funding to Grow Restaurant Point of Sale and Payments Software in Mexico City
With its cloud-based software and a range of payment options, Pacto is helping restaurants and bars manage their operations and grow their revenue and tips.
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- Technology
- Region
- Latin America
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- data, digital inclusion, innovation, MSMEs, startups
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