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Mastercard and CarbonSifr partner for climate action in MENA region
Carbon Sifr partners with Mastercard to to equip small businesses in the region with tools to measure, reduce and compensate for their carbon footprint.
ESG for VC: A Guide for Responsible Investors
Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) has recently become a focal point for companies, investors, and even in political discourse.
iSchool raises $4.5m led by VentureWave Capital
iSchool raises $4.5M in a funding round led by VentureWave Capital, an Irish VC, followed by OneStop Capital UK, Webit Investment Network, and Oraseya Capital the Venture Capital arm of Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority.
17 C3 startups featured in UAE’s Future 100 companies
Future 100, a collaborative initiative between the Ministry Of Economy, UAE and the Government Development and the Future Office, unveiled the inaugural list of the top 100 emerging companies contributing to enhancing the competitiveness of the UAE’s future economy’s sectors.
C3 at COP28
COP28 concludes with vibrant energy and an optimistic perspective on how entrepreneurship and technology play key roles in tackling climate change.
Chefaa raises $5.25m to accelerate growth & fuel expansion into Saudi Arabia
Chefaa, a patient-centric pharmacy benefits platform, has secured $5.25 millions in a strategic leap from new and existing investors.
Midori raises $200,000 in pre-seed funding at COP28
Midori raises $200,000 in pre-seed funding at COP28 an angel investor and former investment director of venture capital firm Mint Capital.
10 C3 startups featured PwC’s Future 50
Ahead of COP28, we’re excited to share that ten of C3’s Alumni were featured in PwC’s Net Zero Future50.
MultiChoice-backed solar startup Wetility raises $48 million to expand solar energy product
Wetility, a South African startup which offers solar energy solutions for households and businesses, has raised R903 million (~$48 million) in debt and equity.
Zambia’s Lupiya raises $8.25m Series A round to grow neobanking business
Zambian neobank Lupiya has successfully secured US$8.25 million in Series A funding to scale operations in its home market and in new ones.