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Norway Wealth Fund Drops Adani Green Energy Investment
Planet WinsMar 1

Norway Wealth Fund Drops Adani Green Energy Investment

Norway's $2 trillion sovereign wealth fund has removed Adani Green Energy from its investment portfolio. The decision by the world's largest sovereign wealth fund signals growing global scrutiny of investment ethics in renewable energy.

Google News - Norway Green Energy2 min read
Nigeria's Wealth Fund Powers Renewable Energy Boom at Home
Planet WinsAug 10

Nigeria's Wealth Fund Powers Renewable Energy Boom at Home

Nigeria's sovereign wealth fund is doing something rare: investing billions in clean energy projects inside its own borders. The move could unlock the capital needed to bring renewable power to millions across Africa's most populous nation.

Google: clean energy investment2 min read
Norway's $1.6T Fund Invests $425M in US Clean Energy
Planet WinsMar 4

Norway's $1.6T Fund Invests $425M in US Clean Energy

The world's largest sovereign wealth fund just made its first renewable energy investment in America, buying into 22 solar and wind facilities. The move signals growing confidence in US clean energy markets.

Google News - Clean Energy2 min read
69% of Americans Back Public AI Wealth Fund
SolutionsJul 13

69% of Americans Back Public AI Wealth Fund

Nearly seven in ten Americans now support creating a public fund that would give citizens a stake in AI company profits. The idea gained momentum as tech workers face layoffs while AI firms see record growth.

Google News - Business2 min read
Indonesia's $900B Fund Targets Clean Energy Future
SolutionsMay 8

Indonesia's $900B Fund Targets Clean Energy Future

Indonesia's massive sovereign wealth fund is discovering that investing in renewable energy could save billions in subsidies while securing the nation's financial future. The shift away from volatile fossil fuels promises stability for the world's eighth-largest investment fund.

Google: clean energy investment3 min read
South Korea Plans AI Fund After Chip Profits Surge 1,800%
InnovationAug 14

South Korea Plans AI Fund After Chip Profits Surge 1,800%

Samsung's chip profits skyrocketed 1,800% this year thanks to AI demand, spurring South Korea to launch a new sovereign wealth fund aimed at securing the nation's tech future. The government is channeling unprecedented tax revenues into investments that could benefit generations to come.

Regional: south korea technology (KR)2 min read
Norway's $2.2T Fund Bets Big on Battery Storage
Planet WinsFeb 11

Norway's $2.2T Fund Bets Big on Battery Storage

The world's largest sovereign wealth fund is making its first major investments in battery technology, signaling that energy storage has finally matured into a trillion-dollar opportunity. As renewable energy grows, batteries are becoming essential for keeping the lights on when the sun doesn't shine and the wind doesn't blow.

Google News - Norway Green Energy2 min read
Ghana Creates Dedicated Sports Fund to Boost Athletes
SportsFeb 26

Ghana Creates Dedicated Sports Fund to Boost Athletes

Ghana just passed a bill creating a permanent funding source for sports development, ending years of unpredictable financing that held back athletes and programs. The Ghana Olympic Committee says this game-changing fund will help national teams plan long-term and compete globally.

Google News - Ghana Development2 min read
Norway's $2T Oil Fund Hits 1.5 GW Clean Energy Milestone
SolutionsFeb 3

Norway's $2T Oil Fund Hits 1.5 GW Clean Energy Milestone

Norway's massive sovereign wealth fund just doubled down on solar power in Spain and Portugal, proving that even oil money is betting big on renewable energy. The partnership now powers 800,000 people with clean electricity.

Google News - Clean Energy2 min read
California Ballot Seeks $100B for Healthcare Funding
SolutionsApr 28

California Ballot Seeks $100B for Healthcare Funding

A November ballot measure could raise $100 billion for healthcare programs serving low-income Californians through a one-time tax on billionaires. The proposal has ignited fierce debate about wealth taxation and state funding.

Japan Today2 min read
Norway's Oil Fund Invests Billions in Green Energy
Planet WinsMar 12

Norway's Oil Fund Invests Billions in Green Energy

One of the world's largest investment funds is putting billions behind renewable power projects. Norway's sovereign wealth fund, built on oil revenues, is now bankrolling the clean energy transition.

Google News - Norway Green Energy2 min read
South Africa Launches $6M Fund for Early-Stage Startups
SolutionsJun 5

South Africa Launches $6M Fund for Early-Stage Startups

South African tech startups just got a major boost with a new $6.1 million seed fund designed to bridge the toughest funding gap they face. The fund targets companies that have proven their idea works but aren't ready yet for big investors.

Regional: africa innovation startup (ZA)2 min read
Florida Hospitals Receive $8 Billion in Extra Medicaid Funds
Health & WellnessMay 21

Florida Hospitals Receive $8 Billion in Extra Medicaid Funds

Florida hospitals are getting nearly $8 billion in additional federal Medicaid funding for care they provided last year. The extra money means better compensation for treating Medicaid patients and could help improve healthcare access across the state.

STAT News2 min read
Korea Firms Launch $720M Fund for Indian Tech Startups
InnovationApr 21

Korea Firms Launch $720M Fund for Indian Tech Startups

Two South Korean tech giants just committed $720 million to help India's next generation of startups grow into global champions. The fund will back companies building everything from AI platforms to space technology.

YourStory India2 min read
Namibia Fund Backs 50 African Startups With $10 Million
InnovationMay 6

Namibia Fund Backs 50 African Startups With $10 Million

A Namibia-based investment firm just launched a $10 million fund to support early-stage startups across Southern Africa, where founders outside South Africa struggle to find seed funding. The Ndjaba Seed Fund will invest in 35 to 50 startups over the next decade, focusing on tech solutions in finance, healthcare, agriculture, and clean energy.

TechCabal2 min read
Finland's Tech Startups Get €20M Funding Boost
SolutionsJul 3

Finland's Tech Startups Get €20M Funding Boost

A €20 million investment is opening doors for Finnish tech companies that traditional banks turned away. The new fund will provide flexible loans to help innovative businesses expand and create jobs.

Regional: finland innovation (FI)2 min read
OPEC Fund Grants $50M to Vietnam Small Businesses
SolutionsJul 13

OPEC Fund Grants $50M to Vietnam Small Businesses

Vietnam's small businesses just got a major boost with a $50 million loan aimed at expanding access to capital and green energy investments. The funding will help close the financing gap for companies that employ half of Vietnam's workforce.

Google News - Vietnam Growth2 min read
$200M Fund Aims to Recover 100 Endangered Species
Planet WinsAug 5

$200M Fund Aims to Recover 100 Endangered Species

A new $200 million initiative will fund five-year recovery programs for 100 critically endangered species across 30 countries. The Phoenix Species Project focuses on bringing animals and plants back, not just slowing their decline.

Google News - Endangered Species Recovery2 min read
East African Startups Can Win €100K in Matching Funds
SolutionsMay 20

East African Startups Can Win €100K in Matching Funds

A German-backed program just opened applications for its 11th cohort, offering innovative East African startups €100,000 in non-dilutive funding. After supporting over 100 startups with €10 million, develoPPP Ventures is doubling down on entrepreneurs solving real problems in agriculture, health, fintech, and clean energy.

Google: startup success funding3 min read
Thailand Launches RISE Fund to Turn Research Into Jobs
InnovationFeb 28

Thailand Launches RISE Fund to Turn Research Into Jobs

Thailand just transformed how it funds research, shifting from academic papers to real-world economic impact. The Thailand RISE Fund now connects scientists, businesses, and communities to build industries from homegrown innovation.

Regional: thailand innovation (TH)3 min read

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