The exciting intersection of fintech and climate tech
GreenBiz
MARCH 2, 2022
Climate fintech companies raised $1.2 billion in 2021, three times the amount of previous years.
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Capria Ventures backs fintechs in Nigeria and Bangladesh to expand financial services
Impact Alpha
MARCH 28, 2024
The post Capria Ventures backs fintechs in Nigeria and Bangladesh to expand financial services appeared first on ImpactAlpha. Capria Ventures, a Seattle-based venture investor in emerging markets, continues to deploy capital from its Global South Fund II, which achieved a first.
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Lendable extends $15 million in debt to Philippine fintech Uploan
Impact Alpha
APRIL 21, 2021
21 – Lendable has extended $15 million in debt to Philippine fintech Uploan. The Manila-based fintech gives employees of more than 100. The post Lendable extends $15 million in debt to Philippine fintech Uploan appeared first on Impact Alpha. ImpactAlpha, Apr.
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The Brief: Participatory investing toolkit, fintech in Southern Africa, electric bike bankruptcy, peak Larry Fink
Impact Alpha
JULY 19, 2023
The post The Brief: Participatory investing toolkit, fintech in Southern Africa, electric bike bankruptcy, peak Larry Fink appeared first on ImpactAlpha. Featured: Community Finance How some communities and funders are practicing ‘participatory investing’ to share power as well as capital.
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Inclusive fintech is the first stop for impact venture capital in Africa
Impact Alpha
JULY 8, 2021
The post Inclusive fintech is the first stop for impact venture capital in Africa appeared first on ImpactAlpha. ImpactAlpha, July 8 – Small business loans. Digital payments. Free remittances. Venture investors looking for deals in Africa are stocking their pipelines with.
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Can fintech startups combat climate change?
Impact Alpha
DECEMBER 8, 2020
The post Can fintech startups combat climate change? ImpactAlpha, Dec. 8 – Financial technology has transformed how we pay for things, invest, raise money, and assess risk. A new focus: making. appeared first on Impact Alpha.
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Remittance fintechs meet the COVID moment
Impact Alpha
AUGUST 20, 2020
The post Remittance fintechs meet the COVID moment appeared first on ImpactAlpha. That crisis is exacerbated for many Africans because of the prevalence of other conditions: malnutrition, relatively high rates of tuberculosis and HIV, poor sanitation—all of which elevate the risk of.
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Eight promising impact startups in fintech, fashion and education
Impact Alpha
MAY 12, 2021
The post Eight promising impact startups in fintech, fashion and education appeared first on Impact Alpha. Editor’s note: ImpactAlpha has partnered with Shaper Impact Capital, a grassroots, decentralized network that helps to connect thousands of social ventures with thousands.
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Inclusive fintechs build on gains to help emerging market businesses weather the economic storm
Impact Alpha
NOVEMBER 8, 2022
The post Inclusive fintechs build on gains to help emerging market businesses weather the economic storm appeared first on ImpactAlpha. ImpactAlpha, November 8 – First it was Covid lockdowns. Then global supply-chain disruptions. Now, the rising cost of goods and interest rates is tightening.
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Climate Fintech Startup Atmos Financial Puts Savings to Work for Clean Energy
GreenTechMedia
MARCH 10, 2021
Atmos is one entrant working at the intersection of two broader trends in finance: the rise of fintech, in which startups compete to add digital services that traditional banks lack; and the movement to incorporate climate risk and clean energy opportunities into the world of finance. The growing ecosystem of climate fintech.
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World Bank supports fintech startups from oft-overlooked markets in Southern Africa
Impact Alpha
JULY 19, 2023
ImpactAlpha, July 19 – The World Bank-backed Fintech Challenge awards small investment readiness grants to early-stage enterprises providing affordable financial services to underserved. The post World Bank supports fintech startups from oft-overlooked markets in Southern Africa appeared first on ImpactAlpha.
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Investments in agtech, fintech and climate tech can speed Kenya’s COVID recovery
Impact Alpha
NOVEMBER 3, 2021
The post Investments in agtech, fintech and climate tech can speed Kenya’s COVID recovery appeared first on ImpactAlpha. ImpactAlpha, November 3 – Daily life is gradually returning to normal in Kenya 19 months into the pandemic. But businesses and jobs have.
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The Brief: Investing in reproductive care, gender lens on fintech, clean cookstove acquisition, long-duration batteries, Chicago’s muni impact investors
Impact Alpha
MAY 3, 2023
The post The Brief: Investing in reproductive care, gender lens on fintech, clean cookstove acquisition, long-duration batteries, Chicago’s muni impact investors appeared first on ImpactAlpha. Featured: Investing in Health Opportunities for impact investors to champion reproductive care after Dobbs. The legal battles over access.
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Investors called to account for fintech lending practices as debt-traps emerge
Impact Alpha
FEBRUARY 13, 2020
The post Investors called to account for fintech lending practices as debt-traps emerge appeared first on ImpactAlpha. ImpactAlpha, Feb. In Kenya, for example, a proliferation of alternative credit-scoring services are providing first-time borrowers with near-instant access to mobile credit – at the same time usage of gambling.
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South African fintech Yoco raises $83 million for small-business lending
Impact Alpha
JULY 28, 2021
The post South African fintech Yoco raises $83 million for small-business lending appeared first on ImpactAlpha. ImpactAlpha, July 28 — The Cape Town-based platform provides digital payments and other financial services to more than 150,000 small business owners in.
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Flutterwave backs Lagos fintech Bankly to bring cash-dependent consumers online
Impact Alpha
MARCH 25, 2021
The post Flutterwave backs Lagos fintech Bankly to bring cash-dependent consumers online appeared first on Impact Alpha. ImpactAlpha, March 25 – Fresh off of a $170 million funding round that secured Flutterwave unicorn status, the Nigerian digital payments company is using.
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Two African fintechs raise early rounds to connect informal businesses to capital
Impact Alpha
SEPTEMBER 14, 2021
The post Two African fintechs raise early rounds to connect informal businesses to capital appeared first on ImpactAlpha. ImpactAlpha, September 14 – Small businesses in emerging markets are often shut out of traditional financial services because they’re deemed too risky to.
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Small fleets, meet used EVs
GreenBiz
MARCH 1, 2022
Spring Free EV, focused on helping small and midsize fleet owners, is a fintech company “designed to make electric vehicles more affordable."
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The Brief: Financing fintechs in emerging markets, green earth impact fund, plant-based home goods, data centers in Africa, cultural impact bonds
Impact Alpha
APRIL 24, 2023
The post The Brief: Financing fintechs in emerging markets, green earth impact fund, plant-based home goods, data centers in Africa, cultural impact bonds appeared first on ImpactAlpha. Greetings, Agents of Impact! ? Connect with us. Catch ImpactAlpha’s David Bank at Neighborhood Economics this week in Jackson, Miss. Dennis Price is.
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Jefa raises $2 million for fintech services for women in Latin America
Impact Alpha
NOVEMBER 30, 2021
The post Jefa raises $2 million for fintech services for women in Latin America appeared first on ImpactAlpha. ImpactAlpha, November 30 — Women make up more than half of the world’s unbanked population. Jefa, a Mexico City-based neobank, is helping women.
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The Brief: Fintech data for impact, recycling tech opportunity, Egyptian savings circles, ESG attacks escalate, ‘climate-transition’ proteins
Impact Alpha
NOVEMBER 8, 2022
The post The Brief: Fintech data for impact, recycling tech opportunity, Egyptian savings circles, ESG attacks escalate, ‘climate-transition’ proteins appeared first on ImpactAlpha. Greetings, Agents of Impact! A warm welcome to MBA students from nearly two dozen business schools around the world who signed up with.
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Rise of the 'carbon capitalist'
GreenBiz
AUGUST 17, 2021
Gen Z and young, fintech-savvy Millennials need to get involved with carbon markets. It just might make them rich and save the planet.
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The Brief: VC alternatives for diverse founders, energy efficiency in Europe, inclusive fintech in Uganda, AI and disability, rewilding as a climate solution
Impact Alpha
APRIL 5, 2023
The post The Brief: VC alternatives for diverse founders, energy efficiency in Europe, inclusive fintech in Uganda, AI and disability, rewilding as a climate solution appeared first on ImpactAlpha. Featured: Returns on Inclusion VC alternatives for diverse founders gain traction after the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank.
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Catalyst Fund backs six early-stage African fintech ventures
Impact Alpha
FEBRUARY 3, 2021
The post Catalyst Fund backs six early-stage African fintech ventures appeared first on Impact Alpha. ImpactAlpha, February 3 — Catalyst Fund supports emerging-market entrepreneurs expanding access to basic goods and services. The accelerator has committed £80,000 ($110,000) to.
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Brazilian fintech Nubank rakes in $1.2 billion for Latam expansion
Impact Alpha
JUNE 9, 2021
The post Brazilian fintech Nubank rakes in $1.2 ImpactAlpha, June 9 — São Paulo-based Nubank launched in 2014 to provide underserved Brazilians no-fee, low-interest digital credit cards they could manage on. billion for Latam expansion appeared first on Impact Alpha.
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The Brief: Here comes the US green bank, Flourish’s fairer fintech, Colombian microfinance, flexible financing in Africa, emerging market impact in a down market
Impact Alpha
OCTOBER 26, 2023
The post The Brief: Here comes the US green bank, Flourish’s fairer fintech, Colombian microfinance, flexible financing in Africa, emerging market impact in a down market appeared first on ImpactAlpha. Featured: Policy Corner The US is finally getting a national green bank. Here’s what to expect. Hurry up and.
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LeapFrog and Goldman back African fintech Jumo’s $55 million raise
Impact Alpha
MARCH 2, 2020
The company has partners in Ghana, Kenya, Tanzania, The post LeapFrog and Goldman back African fintech Jumo’s $55 million raise appeared first on ImpactAlpha. It raised a combination of debt and equity from impact investor LeapFrog Investments, Goldman Sachs and London-based Odey Asset Management.
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Solar Spotlight: How fintech can boost solar company margins and ROI
Solar Power World
AUGUST 9, 2021
How does the SolarSuccess platform from BluBanyan drive reductions… The post Solar Spotlight: How fintech can boost solar company margins and ROI appeared first on Solar Power World. Listen to the full episode here or on your favorite podcast app.
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Catalyst Fund announces new inclusive fintech cohort
Impact Alpha
JUNE 25, 2020
ImpactAlpha, June 25 – Catalyst Fund, the global inclusive fintech accelerator, announced its seventh cohort. The post Catalyst Fund announces new inclusive fintech cohort appeared first on ImpactAlpha. The six startups will each receive £80,000 in grant capital and business support and mentoring.
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Anthemis scores backing from Visa and BMO for women-focused fintech fund
Impact Alpha
MAY 3, 2023
The post Anthemis scores backing from Visa and BMO for women-focused fintech fund appeared first on ImpactAlpha. ImpactAlpha, May 3 – Despite growing recognition of gender-based investing, the needle on how much women-led startups raise hasn’t moved in years.
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Brazilian fintech Creditas snags $255 million to expand access to consumer credit
Impact Alpha
DECEMBER 22, 2020
The post Brazilian fintech Creditas snags $255 million to expand access to consumer credit appeared first on Impact Alpha. ImpactAlpha, December 22 — Sao Paulo-based Creditas has raised $255 million in a Series E investment round led by impact investor LGT Lightstone.
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The Brief: Warriors and lovers, plant-based everything, electric boats, open-source ESG, inclusive fintech in Indonesia
Impact Alpha
NOVEMBER 29, 2021
When it comes to reimagining capitalism, The post The Brief: Warriors and lovers, plant-based everything, electric boats, open-source ESG, inclusive fintech in Indonesia appeared first on ImpactAlpha. Featured: Capitalism Reimagined Warriors and Lovers: Systemic change requires diversity in strategies, too.
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The Brief: Inclusive fintech in Africa, vaccine delivery, early-stage climate tech, Muhammad Yunus’ carbon market, gender FOMO, climate finance in emerging markets
Impact Alpha
JULY 8, 2021
The post The Brief: Inclusive fintech in Africa, vaccine delivery, early-stage climate tech, Muhammad Yunus’ carbon market, gender FOMO, climate finance in emerging markets appeared first on ImpactAlpha. Greetings, Agents of Impact, including the many new subscribers joining us this week.
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The Brief: Climate-adjusted returns, impact performance standards, farm fintech, Navajo power, Bay Area anchor, shuttles in Nigeria
Impact Alpha
NOVEMBER 22, 2021
The post The Brief: Climate-adjusted returns, impact performance standards, farm fintech, Navajo power, Bay Area anchor, shuttles in Nigeria appeared first on ImpactAlpha. Agents of Impact Call No. 35: Capitalism Reimagined. A sustained, inclusive and collective effort is needed to build.
The Brief: Climate-smart fintech, renewable energy in India, affordable loans for workers, JP Morgan’s Global Impact Fund, social bond surge
Impact Alpha
MARCH 22, 2021
Featured: ImpactAlpha Original Alt-credit and mobile-money apps give African fintechs a closeup view of climate risks – and opportunities. The post The Brief: Climate-smart fintech, renewable energy in India, affordable loans for workers, JP Morgan’s Global Impact Fund, social bond surge appeared first on Impact Alpha.
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Fintech lenders expand access to COVID relief funds for small businesses
Impact Alpha
APRIL 15, 2020
The post Fintech lenders expand access to COVID relief funds for small businesses appeared first on ImpactAlpha. As the Paycheck Protection Program entered its second week, the prognosis was not good for millions of small businesses that have struggled to access the U.S.
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Solar fintech Sunlight Financial to go public via Apollo-affilated SPAC
Impact Alpha
JANUARY 27, 2021
The post Solar fintech Sunlight Financial to go public via Apollo-affilated SPAC appeared first on Impact Alpha. ImpactAlpha, January 27 – Sunlight Financial has enabled more than $3.5 billion in lending for residential solar installations. The New York- and Charlotte-based company.
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The Brief: Catalytic capital at COP26, naturally occurring affordable housing, fintech in Ghana, regeneration in Australia, COVID recovery in Kenya
Impact Alpha
NOVEMBER 3, 2021
The post The Brief: Catalytic capital at COP26, naturally occurring affordable housing, fintech in Ghana, regeneration in Australia, COVID recovery in Kenya appeared first on ImpactAlpha. Live from Nairobi: Financing growing businesses. Learn how Agents of Impact are developing new ways to finance small.
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Accion Venture Lab closes $33 million to invest in inclusive fintech startups
Impact Alpha
SEPTEMBER 4, 2019
4 – Accion was early to “fintech” when it launched its $10 million Venture Lab investing initiative in 2012. ImpactAlpha, Sept. Since then, digital and mobile financial services have exploded, attracting $37 billion in venture capital last year.
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Document AI technology use in Fintechs
Mosaic
NOVEMBER 24, 2021
This data can then be used to automate critical business applications like automated contract review and approval, milestone tracking and approval, contractor financial document review and numerous other use cases so common to the fintech industry. We are super excited about this trend and its use at Mosaic.
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The Brief: Fintech in Latin America, racial equity in Georgia, impact in listed equities, plastic proliferators, emissions and diversity disclosure
Impact Alpha
JUNE 9, 2021
The post The Brief: Fintech in Latin America, racial equity in Georgia, impact in listed equities, plastic proliferators, emissions and diversity disclosure appeared first on Impact Alpha. Greetings, Agents of Impact! The Call: Capitalism Reimagined. Join ImpactAlpha and Omidyar Network for Agents of Impact Call No. 29, “Rewriting rules and.
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Evolve Credit raises early funding to help Nigerians navigate fintech options
Impact Alpha
OCTOBER 15, 2020
The post Evolve Credit raises early funding to help Nigerians navigate fintech options appeared first on ImpactAlpha. But alongside many responsible providers are bad actors who have engaged in predatory lending and collection practices (see, “Investors called to.
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'Extraordinary momentum': Climate fintech investment more than doubles to record $2.9bn
Business Green
FEBRUARY 22, 2023
Funding for climate fintech hit record levels in 2022 with investment in carbon accounting and offsetting startups increasing several times over Climate fintech startups banked a record $2.9bn in new funding in 2022, as investment defied considerable economic headwinds to more than double on 2021 levels. times more VC funding across 2.5
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The Brief: Friends of ImpactAlpha, inflation pressures on ESG, fusion profusion, Black-owned fintechs, Belize’s blue bond, managing small-business emissions
Impact Alpha
NOVEMBER 8, 2021
The post The Brief: Friends of ImpactAlpha, inflation pressures on ESG, fusion profusion, Black-owned fintechs, Belize’s blue bond, managing small-business emissions appeared first on ImpactAlpha. Greetings, Agents of Impact, and thank you, friends of ImpactAlpha! Over the last couple weeks, we have followed a number of you, as.
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