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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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KKR & Co. Inc
United States

KKR Acquires Portfolio of Four Industrial Warehouses Serving the Central Florida Market

October 21, 2024 – NEW YORK – KKR, a leading global investment firm, today announced that KKR has acquired a portfolio of four Class A industrial warehouses serving the greater Central Florida market, including Orlando and Tampa. The four industrial properties sit at the intersection of Interstate 4 and U.S. Route 27, two vital transportation arteries in southwest Orlando that facilitate access to key demand … Continue reading KKR Acquires Portfolio of Four Industrial Warehouses Serving the Central Florida Market

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Zip
United States

Zip Secures $190 Million in Landmark Series D Funding, Marking the Largest Investment in Procurement Technology in Over Two Decades

Revolutionary AI-powered platform transforms how global enterprises optimize spending, saving industry giants like Snowflake, Discover, and Sephora over $4.4 billion October 21, 2024  – SAN FRANCISCO – Zip, the world’s leading AI-powered procurement orchestration platform, today announced $190 million in Series D funding led by BOND. This landmark investment — one of the largest for an enterprise SaaS company this year — brings Zip’s valuation … Continue reading Zip Secures $190 Million in Landmark Series D Funding, Marking the Largest Investment in Procurement Technology in Over Two Decades

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EUR 72.6 million in investment aid granted to 13 clean energy projects
Europe

EUR 72.6 million in investment aid granted to 13 clean energy projects

Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment Publication date 14.10.2024 – Press Release The Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment has granted a total of EUR 44,546,484 in investment aid to 12 projects under the national Recovery and Resilience Plan (RRP). Moreover, by a decision supported by the Ministerial Finance Committee on 3 October, EUR 28,048,200 was granted to Nordic Ren-Gas Oy for a large demonstration … Continue reading EUR 72.6 million in investment aid granted to 13 clean energy projects

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Hitachi Energy
Europe

75 years of powering India: Hitachi Energy announces investments to support the country’s energy transition journey

Press ReleaseZurich, Switzerland 07-10-2024 The company plans to invest around $250 million USD (INR 2,000 crore) in expanding capacity, portfolio, and talent base to support the accelerating global demand for clean energy solutions. Hitachi Energy has taken pride in contributing to various nation-building projects in India over the last 75 years. From Hindustan Electric to Hindustan Brown Boveri, ABB Power Grids, Hitachi ABB Power Grids, … Continue reading 75 years of powering India: Hitachi Energy announces investments to support the country’s energy transition journey

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World Bank Group
United States

North Macedonia Faces Severe Climate Change Impacts and Needs Major Investments to Protect People and Economy

Skopje, October 7, 2024 – North Macedonia could face economic damages of up to 4 percent of its gross domestic product (GDP) by 2050 due to the impact of changing climate, highlights the World Bank Group’s new Country Climate and Development Report (CCDR) for North Macedonia launched in Skopje today. According to the report, North Macedonia needs to invest US$6.4 billion over the next decade to effectively protect people and … Continue reading North Macedonia Faces Severe Climate Change Impacts and Needs Major Investments to Protect People and Economy

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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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