C3 Insights and News

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Generation Start-up: How Takestep is breaking stigmas of addiction and mental health

Egyptian HealthTech start-up is seeking $1 million in new funding round to expand in the GCC.

C3 - Companies Creating Change 6/6/23 C3 - Companies Creating Change 6/6/23

Converging Ecosystems: Building Sustainable Businesses That Do Well (And Do Good)

Impact entrepreneurs are no longer perceived as outliers, but as critical players in driving positive change in the world.

C3 - Companies Creating Change 5/30/23 C3 - Companies Creating Change 5/30/23

Interested in the Gulf Sustainability Awards?

In recent years, sustainability has become a crucial issue worldwide, which is especially noticeable in the UAE due to its rapid economic development and population growth.

C3 - Companies Creating Change 5/25/23 C3 - Companies Creating Change 5/25/23

Wetility scaling up across South Africa

Wetility Is Scaling Up Its Solar Subscription & Lease Offering For Homes & Small Businesses In South Africa

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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

C3 - Companies Creating Change 4/18/23 C3 - Companies Creating Change 4/18/23

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.

C3 - Companies Creating Change 4/12/23 C3 - Companies Creating Change 4/12/23

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.

C3 - Companies Creating Change 4/4/23 C3 - Companies Creating Change 4/4/23

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.

C3 - Companies Creating Change 3/27/23 C3 - Companies Creating Change 3/27/23

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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