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Why International DFIs Are Looking To African Startups to Scale Impact Investing Efforts
British International Investment (BII), a DFI from the UK, told TechCrunch recently that it will deploy $500 million into startups by the end of 2026.
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- Investing
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B Capital Closes Third Growth Fund Series at $2.1 Billion
Global investment company B Capital Group has closed its Growth Fund III at approximately US$2.1 billion.
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- Entrepreneurship, Health Care, Investing
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- Global
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- fintech, venture capital
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African Mobile Game Publisher Carry1st Raises $27 Million in Funding Round Led by Bitkraft Ventures
The company aims to enhance monetization in the region through Pay1st, its embedded payments solution and online marketplace for virtual goods.
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- Investing, Technology
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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VCs Pledge to Invest $1.5 Billion in Vietnam Startups
A group of more than 40 VC firms pledged to invest US$1.5 billion in Vietnamese startups over the next few years.
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- Entrepreneurship, Investing
- Region
- South Asia
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- startups, venture capital
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Analysis: Why Venture Capitalists Are Doubling Down On The Impactech Sector
The truth is impact and technology have never been two unrelated paradigms. Both styles of investing are deeply intertwined and form a continuum rather than a dichotomy.
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- Investing, Technology
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- Global
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Satgana Closes €30 Million Fund to Support African Climate Tech Startups
Satgana will concentrate on food, agriculture, energy, mobility, industry, buildings, carbon removal, and the circular economy.
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- Environment, Investing, Technology
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Indonesia’s Ayoconnect Raises $13 Million Series B+ Led by SIG Venture Capital
The new funding will enable Ayoconnect to continue building out a leadership team, and to invest in product and technology development.
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- Finance
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- South Asia
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Google Launches Startup Accelerator for the Circular Economy
The tech giant plans to support at least 10 tech startups and NGOs solving circularity challenges.
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- Technology
- Region
- Global
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