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I-DEV is a strategy and investment advisory firm focused on growing high-impact businesses in emerging markets.

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A new impact fund focused on supporting entrepreneurs in Africa! Norrsken22 plans to target #fintech, #edtech and #medtech sectors. bloomberg.com/news/articles/…

Swedish Unicorn Founders Rally Behind New Africa Impact Fund

A who’s who of Swedish tech founders and chief executives have committed finances to a new impact fund focused on supporting entrepreneurs in Africa.

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Biju Mohandas talks about the three major trends shaping Africa’s healthcare landscape: Consolidation of health systems; Universal health coverage; Technology and digital transformation. avca-africa.medium.com/podca…

Podcast: Transforming health services in Africa and emerging markets

A conversation with Biju Mohandas, Partner at LeapFrog

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African startups we will be watching in 2022: disrupt-africa.com/2022/01/1…
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Kenyan #fintech startup @mypaylend raised $2M in seed funding to expand operations at home and launch in Tanzania, Zambia and Nigeria! disrupt-africa.com/2022/01/0…
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Almost a billion people are without access to reliable energy, showing the continued importance of off-grid energy solutions. cgap.org/blog/paygo-solar-ma…

As PAYGo Solar Matures, Funders Can Do More to Close the Energy Gap

Pay-as-you-go (PAYGo) solar has enabled energy access for around 27 million customers. Funders can help PAYGo providers further close the energy access gap — while advancing financial inclusion — by...

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Kenyan startup @wowzi_ke secures $3.2M to expand the reach of its platform, which turns social media users into brand influencers, across #Africa 👏👏 techcrunch.com/2021/12/14/ke…

Kenyan startup Wowzi secures $3.2 million from 4DX Ventures, Andela co-founder to expand across...

Kenyan startup Wowzi has secured new funding to expand the reach of its platform, which turns social media users into brand influencers, to West and

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Kenya’s @pariti_io raises $2.85M to build the digital infrastructure for startup ecosystems in emerging markets 👏👏 techcrunch.com/2021/12/05/ke…

Kenya's Pariti raises $2.85M led by Harlem Capital to develop startup ecosystems in emerging...

Pariti, the Kenya-based community-led marketplace building the digital infrastructure for startup ecosystems in emerging markets, has raised $2.85 million

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It’s great to see that more and more startups are now providing electric mobility solutions in #Africa! @BasiGoKenya @electricKiri @Opibus1 google.com/amp/s/www.busines…
The financing gap left by conventional banking presents an opportunity for innovative fintechs like @Asilimia_App tech-ish.com/2021/11/24/asil…

Kenya's Fintech Asilimia secures $2 Million Pre-seed - • 𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐡-𝑖𝑠ℎ

Asilimia has built an affordable and easy-to-use digital platform that formalises payments, revenue collection and accounting for business owners, making it easier to monitor their business activit...

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Africa’s top 40 #digital leaders www-theafricareport-com.cdn.…
An opportunity for Kenyan startups with innovative business models and sustainable economic, ecological or social impact to apply for grants of up to $113k! disrupt-africa.com/2021/11/2…
Great initiative aiming to advance the innovation ecosystem in Africa and drive progress towards the #SDGs! technext.ng/2021/11/17/undp-…
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African #fintech space continues to grow. Congratulations, @MFS_Africa! techcrunch.com/2021/11/10/mf…

MFS Africa collects $100M to expand its digital payments gateway across the region | TechCrunch

Investor interest in African fintech continues to grab headlines with large fundraises. Today, Africa’s largest digital payments network MFS Africa joins

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Nigerian tech startup Payhippo secures $3M in seed funding! Payhippo is using technology to address the persistent financing gap for SMEs in Africa. ventureburn.com/2021/11/nige…

Nigerian fintech startup Payhippo secures $3-million

Lagos based fintech startup Payhippo has secured a whopping $3-million in seed funding from a list of multiple investors

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Congratulations to Kenya’s @TwigaFoods on raising $50M to scale food solutions across Africa! techcrunch.com/2021/11/01/ke…

Kenya's Twiga raises $50M to scale food solutions across Africa | TechCrunch

Years ago, Americans spent most of their disposable income on food, but consistent investment in retail infrastructure has changed that. Now, they only

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Here's why the circular economy transition is a billion-dollar opportunity for #Africa. weforum.org/agenda/2021/04/t…

Why the circular economy is a multi-million dollar opportunity for Africa

New research shows that creating five new industries in Africa could pose the biggest opportunities for increased circularity in sectors that will support the economy, jobs, and the environment.

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$100M Emerging Market Fintech Fund to unlock access to financial services for over 150,000 Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises in Asia and Africa! prnewswire.com/news-releases…

Lendable to Launch $100 million Emerging Market Fintech Fund with Leading Impact and DFI Investors

/PRNewswire/ -- Lendable Inc. ("Lendable" or the "Firm"), a leading emerging market fintech credit provider, is targeting a ground-breaking $100 million...

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Lab-grown #coffee would cut back on deforestation and carbon emissions, but what would happen to the traditional coffee industry? theguardian.com/environment/…

Eco-friendly, lab-grown coffee is on the way, but it comes with a catch

Beanless brews can cut deforestation and greenhouse gas emissions dramatically – but what will happen to workers in traditional coffee-growing regions?

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Congratulations, @SendyKenya! disrupt-africa.com/2021/10/1…

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We are excited about our Co-Founder and Director Patricia Chin-Sweeney joining @BeyondCapital as a Venture Partner! linkedin.com/posts/beyond-ca…
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