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Edtech Startup Toddle Raises $17 Million From Sequoia Capital India, Others
This comes as B2C K-12 online edtech startups in India have been suffering post-pandemic with demand falling, while those operating in the B2B edtech segments witnessed tailwinds of growth with schools more open to adopting innovation.
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- Education, Technology
- Region
- Asia Pacific
- Tags
- edtech
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Ghanian E-logistics Startup Jetstream gets $13 Million for African Expansion
An e-logistics platform for African exporters and importers has secured US$13 million in debt and equity finance to support its growth.
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- Investing, Technology
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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- impact investing
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Simba Telecom to Invest $1 Million in New Year Investment Plans to Boost Its Market Presence
The investment will allow Simba Group to reach wider geographical zones and ultimately improve speed to market.
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- Finance, Technology, Telecommunications
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Developing Nations Aren’t Ready for EVs—Unless They Are Made in China
Auto manufacturers such as Great Wall Motor are making inroads in Southeast Asia, and a fight for Europe market share looms.
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- Energy, Technology, Transportation
- Region
- Global
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KreditBee Closes Second Tranche Of Its USD 200 Million Series D Fundraise
Closed a USD 200 million primary fundraise from Advent International, MUFG Bank and existing investors.
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- Finance, Technology
- Region
- Asia Pacific
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- fintech
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Lagos Gets a New Elevated Rail Network
First phase of Lagos' new elevated rail system has been commissioned and testing will now begin ahead of operations that will transport 250,000 passengers daily.
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- Technology, Transportation
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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- transportation
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South African Aerospace Startup Readies for Launch From Cape Canaveral
Images from Dragonfly’s EOS SAT-1 will be helpful for harvest monitoring, application mapping, planning for the season, and assessments that look at soil moisture, yield prediction, and biomass levels.
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- Environment, Technology
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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- climate change, innovation
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World Bank Provides $250 Million for Indonesia Digital ID for Public and Private Service Access
The funding will strengthen Indonesia's civil registration and increase the use of biometric digital identification for accessing public and private sector services.
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- Technology
- Region
- South Asia
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