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Nigeria just secured a $50 million partnership with Japan to fuel startups tackling the country's biggest challenges, from healthcare to clean energy. The fund will give early-stage companies the patient capital they need to grow and create thousands of jobs.
A new venture studio just secured $20 million to give African entrepreneurs not just funding, but the hands-on expertise most startups desperately need to survive. Delta40's model pairs early checks with embedded teams who stick around from idea to exit.
Malaysia's digital economy now contributes 25% of GDP, powered by entrepreneurs building profitable businesses that tackle social challenges. These tech-enabled companies are proving you don't have to choose between profit and purpose.
A global virtual climate event just proved that clean energy solutions are ready now, not someday. Three companies won big for innovations in zero-emission power, community solar, and water pollution cleanup.
Nigeria's Vice President calls for a new approach to Africa's growth, focusing on strategic investment over traditional aid. The country launches three major initiatives to empower women, youth, and children through education and financial inclusion.
Obvious Ventures just closed its fifth fund with a playful $360,360,360 to invest in companies solving planetary, human, and economic health challenges. The firm's track record includes backing Beyond Meat, Planet Labs, and breakthrough AI-powered clean energy companies.
When medical equipment kept breaking down in Nigeria, one donor discovered why charity isn't enough. His solution is helping African founders build businesses that last.
A new 12-month accelerator is helping African climate startups bridge the gap between early grants and venture capital, tackling everything from clean energy to sustainable farming. With backing from Shell Foundation and 500 Global, the program connects founders to global mentors and investors while letting them keep control of their vision.