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Freya Biosciences Announces $38 Million Funding in One of the Largest Series A Raises to Advance Women’s Reproductive Immunotherapies

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Tuesday, December 12, 2023
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Freya Biosciences, a trans-Atlantic biotech company specializing in women's health, announced today a $38 million Series A financing – one of the largest raises to advance women’s reproductive immunotherapies.

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  • Freya Biosciences, a trans-Atlantic biotech company specializing in women's health, announced today a $38 million Series A financing – one of the largest raises to advance women’s reproductive immunotherapies.
  • “We are very excited to announce Freya’s Series A fundraise, with the support of this dedicated team of investors,” said Colleen Acosta, CEO of Freya Biosciences.
  • “Conditions that disproportionately and differently affect women have traditionally been underfunded in proportion to its burden on human health.
  • The funding will also advance Freya’s multi-omics data science platform, which includes deep microbiome sequencing and vast multiplexed immune biomarker profiling in human clinical samples.

Expedition Growth Capital and EIFO invest $16 Million in Factbird to boost international growth

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Friday, November 24, 2023
Software, Data Analytics, Other Manufacturing, Artificial Intelligence, Data Management, Professional Services, Technology, Manufacturing, DNA, Investment fund, CPO, Food, Multimedia, Export, Intelligence, Machine learning, AI, CCO

View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231124761732/en/

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231124761732/en/
    With the additional funding, Factbird intends to further its global expansion and improve its manufacturing intelligence solutions.
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    The money comes from the English capital fund Expedition Growth Capital and Denmark's Export and Investment Fund, EIFO.
  • The funds will help Factbird's international expansion after its 2021 separation from consulting firm Emendo Consulting Group as an independent tech company.
  • David Olsson, Principal at Expedition Growth Capital, states, “One of the biggest problems in manufacturing today is the lack of real-time operational data.

Europe Alternative Lending Business Report 2023: Rising Inflation and Soaring Cost of Living are Leading More Consumers Towards Alternative Lenders, Including BNPL Providers - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Tuesday, November 21, 2023
Professional Services, Finance, Freedom Finance, B2B, Investment fund, SME, BNPL, Demography, B2C, Literacy in Bihar, Growth, Overalls, Bank, Marketing, Security (finance), Credit, Financial services

Alternative lending market in Europe is expected to grow by 19.3% on an annual basis to reach US$80.2 billion in 2023.

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  • Alternative lending market in Europe is expected to grow by 19.3% on an annual basis to reach US$80.2 billion in 2023.
  • This report offers a comprehensive data-driven analysis of the alternative lending market, providing in-depth insights into its market potential and various aspects.
  • The alternative lending market in the region will increase from US$67.2 billion in 2022 to reach US$120.1 billion by 2027.
  • Rising inflation and soaring cost of living are leading more consumers towards alternative lenders, including BNPL providers
    Inflation has reached multi-year highs in most European markets.

Fuel cell manufacturer Blue World Technologies closes financing round with Maersk Growth and EIFO

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023
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AALBORG, Denmark, Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today Blue World Technologies announced that Maersk Growth, the venture arm of A.P. Moller – Maersk participates in an 11 million EUR pre-C-round alongside The Export and Investment Fund of Denmark (EIFO), Cycle Group, and other new and existing shareholders. 

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  • AALBORG, Denmark, Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today Blue World Technologies announced that Maersk Growth, the venture arm of A.P.
  • The financing round was announced during COP28 in Dubai where Blue World Technologies was presenting their high-temperature PEM fuel cell technology as a solution to support the decarbonisation of the maritime industry.
  • The Blue World methanol fuel cells enable efficient conversion of methanol to electricity with a superior electrical efficiency of up to 65%.
  • With an industrial approach, Blue World Technologies has built a fuel cell factory in Aalborg, Denmark, ensuring in-house production of all the core fuel cell components alongside system development and manufacturing.

Fuel cell manufacturer Blue World Technologies closes financing round with Maersk Growth and EIFO

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023
Courage, Carbon, Ship, Arnold Peter Møller, Investment fund, Sulfur oxide, Public utility, COP28, ABS, Changing World Technologies, Recycling, Air pollution, SS Shughart (T-AKR-295), NOx, CO2, Methanol, José Ramón Araneda, Export, Wind, Alexa, Communication, Aviation, Electricity, PR, PEM, Shipbuilding, Renewable energy, Diesel fuel, Maersk, Blue world

AALBORG, Denmark, Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today Blue World Technologies announced that Maersk Growth, the venture arm of A.P. Moller – Maersk participates in an 11 million EUR pre-C-round alongside The Export and Investment Fund of Denmark (EIFO), Cycle Group, and other new and existing shareholders. 

Key Points: 
  • AALBORG, Denmark, Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today Blue World Technologies announced that Maersk Growth, the venture arm of A.P.
  • The financing round was announced during COP28 in Dubai where Blue World Technologies was presenting their high-temperature PEM fuel cell technology as a solution to support the decarbonisation of the maritime industry.
  • The Blue World methanol fuel cells enable efficient conversion of methanol to electricity with a superior electrical efficiency of up to 65%.
  • With an industrial approach, Blue World Technologies has built a fuel cell factory in Aalborg, Denmark, ensuring in-house production of all the core fuel cell components alongside system development and manufacturing.

The United States and Nordic countries launch joint funding initiative to increase climate investments in emerging and developing markets: World Climate Foundation

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Monday, December 4, 2023
Ministry, Climate change, Investment fund, Energy transition, USAID, Developed country, COP28, Developing country, United, Investment, Climate, Blended finance, Government, IMCA, Climate Investment Funds, Private sector, International trade, Foreign Affairs, Biodiversity, Development, Partnership, Operating partner, News, International development, Renewable energy, Sida

World Climate Foundation is acting as IMCA's Operating Partner, with support from the Climate Investment Coalition.

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  • World Climate Foundation is acting as IMCA's Operating Partner, with support from the Climate Investment Coalition.
  • At today's launch, IMCA issued a call for proposals under the PREPARE Adaptation Finance Window, an initiative under the USAID Climate Finance for Development Accelerator.
  • World Climate Foundation is proud to be acting as Operating Partner of the Investment Mobilization Collaboration Arrangement (IMCA); to deliver on climate investment objectives in developing and emerging economies.
  • We look forward to utilizing our expertise in facilitating public-private sector collaboration to catalyze critically needed climate finance at scale."

The United States and Nordic countries launch joint funding initiative to increase climate investments in emerging and developing markets: World Climate Foundation

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Monday, December 4, 2023
Ministry, Climate change, Investment fund, Energy transition, USAID, Developed country, COP28, Developing country, United, Investment, Climate, Blended finance, Government, IMCA, Climate Investment Funds, Private sector, International trade, Foreign Affairs, Biodiversity, Development, Partnership, Operating partner, News, International development, Renewable energy, Sida

World Climate Foundation is acting as IMCA's Operating Partner, with support from the Climate Investment Coalition.

Key Points: 
  • World Climate Foundation is acting as IMCA's Operating Partner, with support from the Climate Investment Coalition.
  • At today's launch, IMCA issued a call for proposals under the PREPARE Adaptation Finance Window, an initiative under the USAID Climate Finance for Development Accelerator.
  • World Climate Foundation is proud to be acting as Operating Partner of the Investment Mobilization Collaboration Arrangement (IMCA); to deliver on climate investment objectives in developing and emerging economies.
  • We look forward to utilizing our expertise in facilitating public-private sector collaboration to catalyze critically needed climate finance at scale."

14 Leading Financial Institutions, Representing Over $450billion, Confirm Setup in Abu Dhabi in One Week

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Thursday, November 30, 2023
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Rise of Abu Dhabi as a Global Finance Centre praised by Global Leaders Jamie Dimon, Ray Dalio and Alan Howard.

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  • Rise of Abu Dhabi as a Global Finance Centre praised by Global Leaders Jamie Dimon, Ray Dalio and Alan Howard.
  • A total of 23 market announcements recorded during Abu Dhabi Finance Week, including major operational upgrades by The World Bank & JP Morgan, along with a strong lineup of emerging financial institutions ranging across fintech and sustainable finance.
  • ABU DHABI, UAE, Nov. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), the leading international financial centre of the UAE's Capital, today announced 14 major financial institutions representing a total AUM of USD 452bn have committed to establishing new operations in ADGM.
  • The flurry of positive announcements surrounding ADFW amplifies ADGM's effective role as a major contributor to the economic diversification plans of Abu Dhabi.

14 Leading Financial Institutions, Representing Over $450billion, Confirm Setup in Abu Dhabi in One Week

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Thursday, November 30, 2023
World Bank, Bridgewater Associates, Social, Investment fund, Bank, Economic development, TCI, BNY Mellon, ADFW, JPMorgan Chase, Industrial Bank of Japan, USD, Independent, Executive Council, Growth, Rothschild & Co, AUM, GCC, Fed, Thought, Cryptocurrency, Drug, Amusement park, Abu Dhabi Investment Office, Emirates, Capital, Copper

Rise of Abu Dhabi as a Global Finance Centre praised by Global Leaders Jamie Dimon, Ray Dalio and Alan Howard.

Key Points: 
  • Rise of Abu Dhabi as a Global Finance Centre praised by Global Leaders Jamie Dimon, Ray Dalio and Alan Howard.
  • A total of 23 market announcements recorded during Abu Dhabi Finance Week, including major operational upgrades by The World Bank & JP Morgan, along with a strong lineup of emerging financial institutions ranging across fintech and sustainable finance.
  • ABU DHABI, UAE, Nov. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), the leading international financial centre of the UAE's Capital, today announced 14 major financial institutions representing a total AUM of USD 452bn have committed to establishing new operations in ADGM.
  • The flurry of positive announcements surrounding ADFW amplifies ADGM's effective role as a major contributor to the economic diversification plans of Abu Dhabi.

EQS-News: Encavis Asset Management brings Energy generation and agriculture into harmony: impressive agri-PV plant now part of Encavis Asset Management's portfolio

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Thursday, December 7, 2023
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Encavis Asset Management brings Energy generation and agriculture into harmony: impressive agri-PV plant now part of Encavis Asset Management's portfolio

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  • Encavis Asset Management brings Energy generation and agriculture into harmony: impressive agri-PV plant now part of Encavis Asset Management's portfolio
    The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.
  • Energy generation and agriculture in harmony: impressive agri-PV plant now part of Encavis Asset Management's portfolio
    Neubiberg/Munich, 15 November 2023 – Encavis Asset Management AG (Encavis AM), a leading provider of sustainable energy investments for institutional investors and a subsidiary of the MDAX-listed wind and solar park operator Encavis AG, has acquired an Agri-Photovoltaic plant in the Netherlands on behalf of the Encavis Infrastructure Fund II (EIF II).
  • With this type of PV plant, land use is optimised in such a way that electricity generation and agriculture are combined with each other.
  • Encavis Asset Management AG offers institutional investors tailor-made portfolios and fund solutions for investments in the growth market of Renewable Energies.