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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.
GITEX Impact: Advancing decarbonisation through digitalisation
Region’s largest event for sustainability tech innovation, ESG strategies and services, taking place on 16-20 October 2022.
Aligning impact and business models: The key ingredient for successful impact startups
The power of impact-driven businesses unfolds when they can effectively leverage business methods to solve daunting global challenges facing humanity.
Impact Investing in MENA: Opportunities and Challenges
We are thrilled to present C3's latest report, Impact Investing in MENA: Opportunities and Challenges. The report delves into the dynamic landscape of Impact Investing in the MENA region.
Shifting Mindsets: Growing A Culture Of Impact Investing In The MENA Region
As society grapples with escalating social and environmental challenges arising from human actions and natural phenomena, enterprises can now play a crucial role in addressing these issues.
The (serial) social entrepreneur journey
Yes, it’s hard, yes, it’s often boring, and yes, it’s absolutely necessary. If you call yourself an impact-driven entrepreneur, you must know your social impact outcomes.
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.
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.
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.
Wetility scaling up across South Africa
Wetility Is Scaling Up Its Solar Subscription & Lease Offering For Homes & Small Businesses In South Africa
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
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.
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.
Decarbonising Business
The growing frequency of investment trends in sustainability and green tech bode well for the fight against global warming.
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.
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.
Building Regional Talent
Leadership needs to be clear, consistent and transparent to guide the organisation.