Tag: Impact investments

META Group Sticky Post
Europe

How META’s Booster Initiative Became a Catalyst for Transforming Research in the EU

In the world of EU-funded research, innovation often faces a stubborn challenge: the transition from groundbreaking laboratory discovery to practical, market-ready solutions. While Europe has led in research funding, many projects have struggled to convert valuable research outcomes into accessible technologies that make a measurable impact. For Alessia Melasecche Germini, CEO of META Group, this issue sits at the heart of the mission for Horizon … Continue reading How META’s Booster Initiative Became a Catalyst for Transforming Research in the EU

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IFC
United States

IFC Increases Impact in Central Asia with Strong Investments in Fiscal Year 2024

Press Release – October 31, 2024 IFC committed over $1 billion in Central Asia region over last fiscal year Priority areas included climate finance, capital markets, renewable energy, agriculture, and financial inclusion Tashkent, Uzbekistan, October 31, 2024 —Climate finance, infrastructure, agriculture, and micro and smaller businesses in Central Asia were just some of the areas that benefited from strong funding from IFC, a member of the … Continue reading IFC Increases Impact in Central Asia with Strong Investments in Fiscal Year 2024

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TUI Care Foundation
Europe

Sustainably transforming tourism through impact investment –TUI Care Foundation launches new TUI Futureshapers Global initiative

Berlin, 16 October 2024. The tourism sector accounts for more than 10% of global GDP and jobs. However, for small businesses seeking to thrive in the industry, access to funding opportunities and technical support is not always available. To address this, the TUI Futureshapers programme, in cooperation with UnTours, is providing flexible and affordable capital to entrepreneurs who maximise the positive impact of tourism on … Continue reading Sustainably transforming tourism through impact investment –TUI Care Foundation launches new TUI Futureshapers Global initiative

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North Sky Capital
United States

North Sky Capital Names Danny Zouber Co-CEO

MINNEAPOLIS – North Sky Capital (“North Sky”), a pioneer in impact investing, is pleased to announce that Managing Director Danny Zouber has been promoted to Co-CEO. In the newly created role, Zouber will serve alongside fellow Co-CEO Scott Barrington, who has led North Sky since 2005 and with whom Zouber has worked for nearly two decades. “We are helping investors play a substantial role in the … Continue reading North Sky Capital Names Danny Zouber Co-CEO

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