C3 Insights and News

For the past ten years, we've supported thousands of inspiring impact entrepreneurs, experts and astute investors.

This has given us a unique opportunity to understand how sustainable change-creating startups are built and grown, encapsulated on our insights page.

Delve into our latest updates, publications and news from people who move mountains!

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Sadriye Görece selected as one of Europe's top female entrepreneurs in technology

Sadriye Görece, Blindlook Founder selected as one of Europe's top female entrepreneurs in technology

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African tech startups are grabbing the attention of global investors

With the world’s youngest population and growing internet accessibility, Africa’s future is ripe with possibilities.

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US Vice President Kamala Harris Applauds Zambian Fintech Lupiya

US Vice President Kamala Harris praised the pioneering efforts of Zambian fintech company Lupiya in supporting climate-smart agriculture through innovative financing solutions.

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Decarbonising Business

The growing frequency of investment trends in sustainability and green tech bode well for the fight against global warming.

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Desert Control wins top sustainability award

Desert Control won the top prize in the Sustainability & Environment category at the Entrepreneurship World Cup (EWC) Global Finals held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

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Egyptian ed-tech startup almentor raises $10m funding to accelerate growth

Egypt’s almentor, the leading online video learning platform in Arabic, has raised a US$10 million pre-Series C round of funding.

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Building Regional Talent

Leadership needs to be clear, consistent and transparent to guide the organisation.

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Celebrating Impact with a New Identity

Since launching a decade ago, our alums have been tackling some of humanity's most critical issues and have seen tremendous success over the past decade. To commemorate this important milestone, we launched a new brand identity!

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Ten years at C3

C3’s vision is to help good businesses become great at solving the world’s most pressing issues. Read the Founder of C3, Medea Nocentini’s story about what inspired her to support impact-driven startups.

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Understanding the MENA VC Landscape

Be honest and transparent throughout the journey. Everyone knows how hard it is to be an entrepreneur.

Watch: Highlights from Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) Ramp-Up Investor Pitch Day

Watch: Highlights from Standard Chartered Women in Tech UAE 2025 Demo Day

Watch: Highlights from Enersol Energy Challenge Showcase Event

Read: Impact Through Access in the Middle East & Africa The Next Investment Opportunity in Frontier Markets

Watch: Maha Gorton on the Women’s Pavilion Return to Work Programme

Watch: Leena David on the Women’s Pavilion Return to Work Programme

Watch: Medea Nocentini on Women’s Pavilion Return to Work Programme

Watch: Highlights from Standard Chartered Women in Tech 2024 UAE Demo Day

Watch: Highlights from the C3 Net Zero Catalyst Programme, in partnership with HSBC Demo Day

Listen: Investing in Impact Startups Across the Middle East and Afria (Causeartist Podcast)

Watch: MultChoice Africa Accelerator powered by C3 Docu-series (Season 1 and Season 2)

Watch: Standard Chartered Women in Tech UAE 2025 Highlights