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Global financial inclusion initiative expands to collect over 1 million unique data points in 2023

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星期二, 六月 6, 2023
Kiva, BRAC, Global Partnership for Effective Development Co-operation, Opportunity International, SIDI, HOPE, Fahd of Saudi Arabia, Symbiosis, Business, Gojō, Development, Mercy Corps, MFI, Advans, Korean House for International Solidarity, Social capital, Gold, Collection, Investment, Access, FMO, Tutoring, Cryptocurrency, Wood-plastic composite, Index, Acción, Finnfund

LONDON, June 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- 60 Decibels, a global impact measurement company, is excited to announce the 2023 Microfinance Index (MFI Index), gathering over 1 million unique data points. The Microfinance Index is a groundbreaking financial inclusion initiative that provides high-quality, comparable impact data for the microfinance industry, driven entirely by client voices.

Key Points: 
  • The Microfinance Index is a groundbreaking financial inclusion initiative that provides high-quality, comparable impact data for the microfinance industry, driven entirely by client voices.
  • The Index is designed to complement and integrate with existing frameworks and standards in microfinance, impact investing, and international development.
  • The 2023 MFI Index provides data aligned to IRIS+ metrics and the five dimensions of impact guidance established by the Impact Management Project.
  • To learn more and sign up to receive the 2023 Microfinance Index, please visit https://60decibels.com/mfi-index/

Global financial inclusion initiative expands to collect over 1 million unique data points in 2023

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星期二, 六月 6, 2023
Kiva, BRAC, Global Partnership for Effective Development Co-operation, Opportunity International, SIDI, HOPE, Fahd of Saudi Arabia, Symbiosis, Business, Gojō, Development, Mercy Corps, MFI, Advans, Korean House for International Solidarity, Social capital, Gold, Collection, Investment, Access, FMO, Tutoring, Cryptocurrency, Wood-plastic composite, Index, Acción, Finnfund

LONDON, June 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- 60 Decibels, a global impact measurement company, is excited to announce the 2023 Microfinance Index (MFI Index), gathering over 1 million unique data points. The Microfinance Index is a groundbreaking financial inclusion initiative that provides high-quality, comparable impact data for the microfinance industry, driven entirely by client voices.

Key Points: 
  • The Microfinance Index is a groundbreaking financial inclusion initiative that provides high-quality, comparable impact data for the microfinance industry, driven entirely by client voices.
  • The Index is designed to complement and integrate with existing frameworks and standards in microfinance, impact investing, and international development.
  • The 2023 MFI Index provides data aligned to IRIS+ metrics and the five dimensions of impact guidance established by the Impact Management Project.
  • To learn more and sign up to receive the 2023 Microfinance Index, please visit https://60decibels.com/mfi-index/

Horizon Capital's Ukraine-focused Fund IV exceeds target size, raising over $250m at its Interim Closing; becomes CEE's first 2X Flagship Fund and 1 of 10 globally

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星期五, 四月 28, 2023
Creatio, Human, Freedom, International Finance Corporation, Education, Face, Reconstruction, Developing country, Chinese Industrial Cooperatives, Woman, Investment fund, Proparco, DFC, Investment, CEE, Deutsch, International Bank for Reconstruction and Development, STEM, Challenge, FMO, Fund, European Central Bank, Renewable energy

The Fund will provide growth capital to back visionary entrepreneurs in Ukraine and Moldova.

Key Points: 
  • The Fund will provide growth capital to back visionary entrepreneurs in Ukraine and Moldova.
  • Ukrainian tech continues to demonstrate improvement in gender diversity, accelerated by long-standing traditions of STEM education as well as demand for talent.
  • For Horizon Capital, being recognized as a 2X Flagship Fund confirms our long-standing, demonstrated commitment to gender equity in doing business in Ukraine and Moldova."
  • Jessica Espinoza, CEO of 2X Global said: ""Raising a $250 million fund is a huge achievement – and unheard of in times of war.

Investors Unite to Back Ukraine in Historic Fund

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星期五, 四月 28, 2023
SME, Fintech, Proparco, Interim, Rockefeller Foundation, Partnership, International Finance Corporation, Reconstruction, Developing country, EU-Japan Centre for Industrial Cooperation, U.S. International Development Finance Corporation, Woman, Today, History, Person, Sale, Investment fund, MacArthur Foundation, DFC, Investment, Small Enterprise Assistance Funds, CEE, Deutsch, International Bank for Reconstruction and Development, Challenge, FMO, Growth, Fund, European Central Bank, KYIV, Female, Renewable energy, Security (finance), EU

KYIV, Ukraine, April 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Horizon Capital, a U.S. private-equity firm investing primarily in fast-growing tech and export-oriented companies in Ukraine, announced that its latest fund, Horizon Capital Growth Fund IV (HCGF IV, the "Fund") has reached $254 million at its Interim Closing held today in Kyiv, Ukraine. In besting its $250m target size at this second closing, the Fund demonstrates strong investor appetite for compelling opportunities in high-growth, high-impact tech and export-oriented companies, including light manufacturing, food processing, innovative consumer goods, fintech and more. Fund investments are expected to contribute to Ukraine's ongoing resilience, including supporting growth and job creation, expanding the tax base, increasing availability of capital for SMEs, and promoting gender equality.

Key Points: 
  • Fund investments are expected to contribute to Ukraine's ongoing resilience, including supporting growth and job creation, expanding the tax base, increasing availability of capital for SMEs, and promoting gender equality.
  • Lenna Koszarny, Founding Partner and Chief Executive Officer, said, "Today, Horizon Capital and our esteemed group of investors have made history, as the first growth capital and largest fund raised since the onset of the full-fledged invasion.
  • Global institutions are uniting today to back a reputable team with a bold vision, proven investment strategy and track record.
  • The Interests are being offered by means of a private placement to suitable investors.

Horizon Capital's Ukraine-focused Fund IV exceeds target size, raising over $250m at its Interim Closing; becomes CEE's first 2X Flagship Fund and 1 of 10 globally

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星期五, 四月 28, 2023
Creatio, Human, Freedom, International Finance Corporation, Education, Face, Reconstruction, Developing country, Chinese Industrial Cooperatives, Woman, Investment fund, Proparco, DFC, Investment, CEE, Deutsch, International Bank for Reconstruction and Development, STEM, Challenge, FMO, Fund, European Central Bank, Renewable energy

The Fund will provide growth capital to back visionary entrepreneurs in Ukraine and Moldova.

Key Points: 
  • The Fund will provide growth capital to back visionary entrepreneurs in Ukraine and Moldova.
  • Ukrainian tech continues to demonstrate improvement in gender diversity, accelerated by long-standing traditions of STEM education as well as demand for talent.
  • For Horizon Capital, being recognized as a 2X Flagship Fund confirms our long-standing, demonstrated commitment to gender equity in doing business in Ukraine and Moldova."
  • Jessica Espinoza, CEO of 2X Global said: ""Raising a $250 million fund is a huge achievement – and unheard of in times of war.

Investors Unite to Back Ukraine in Historic Fund

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星期五, 四月 28, 2023
SME, Fintech, Proparco, Interim, Rockefeller Foundation, Partnership, International Finance Corporation, Reconstruction, Developing country, EU-Japan Centre for Industrial Cooperation, U.S. International Development Finance Corporation, Woman, Today, History, Person, Sale, Investment fund, MacArthur Foundation, DFC, Investment, Small Enterprise Assistance Funds, CEE, Deutsch, International Bank for Reconstruction and Development, Challenge, FMO, Growth, Fund, European Central Bank, KYIV, Female, Renewable energy, Security (finance), EU

KYIV, Ukraine, April 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Horizon Capital, a U.S. private-equity firm investing primarily in fast-growing tech and export-oriented companies in Ukraine, announced that its latest fund, Horizon Capital Growth Fund IV (HCGF IV, the "Fund") has reached $254 million at its Interim Closing held today in Kyiv, Ukraine. In besting its $250m target size at this second closing, the Fund demonstrates strong investor appetite for compelling opportunities in high-growth, high-impact tech and export-oriented companies, including light manufacturing, food processing, innovative consumer goods, fintech and more. Fund investments are expected to contribute to Ukraine's ongoing resilience, including supporting growth and job creation, expanding the tax base, increasing availability of capital for SMEs, and promoting gender equality.

Key Points: 
  • Fund investments are expected to contribute to Ukraine's ongoing resilience, including supporting growth and job creation, expanding the tax base, increasing availability of capital for SMEs, and promoting gender equality.
  • Lenna Koszarny, Founding Partner and Chief Executive Officer, said, "Today, Horizon Capital and our esteemed group of investors have made history, as the first growth capital and largest fund raised since the onset of the full-fledged invasion.
  • Global institutions are uniting today to back a reputable team with a bold vision, proven investment strategy and track record.
  • The Interests are being offered by means of a private placement to suitable investors.

Veteran Growth Executive Vince Lanni Joins Keystone Advisors as Chief Growth Officer

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星期三, 四月 19, 2023
Medicare Advantage, MI, EVP, City centre, Attitude, Veronica, Compassion, Customer, Medicare, Acquisition, Integrity, MSA, Dog, BPO, Knowledge, FMO, Growth, Stony Brook University, Pharmaceutical industry

HOUSTON, April 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- "Keystone Advisors is a top distribution force in the state of Texas and has been for 9 consecutive years. Now is the time to replicate our successful method across the nation. Success on a national level takes serious commitment and leadership. Vince Lanni is a proven leader and has unquestionable commitment to growing Keystone Advisors from grass root agents, agency partners, BPO, and contact center support. He has been a top producer in the Medicare space for the last 16 years. Has successfully helped scale multiple start-ups within the FMO, Medicare Advantage, and Value Based Care sectors. That knowledge and versatility along with a relentless attitude towards growth, is why I chose him to lead the organization", said Veronica Neal, Founder and CEO of Keystone Advisors.

Key Points: 
  • Keystone Advisors, a Houston TX Based FMO, has brought veteran growth executive Vince Lanni in to lead the organization's growth expansion as chief growth officer.
  • HOUSTON, April 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- "Keystone Advisors is a top distribution force in the state of Texas and has been for 9 consecutive years.
  • Vince Lanni is a proven leader and has unquestionable commitment to growing Keystone Advisors from grass root agents, agency partners, BPO, and contact center support.
  • Known in the industry for building out sales distribution channels with a focus on call centers, Vince Lanni intends to do the same for Keystone Advisors.

Adenia Partners Announces $300 Million First Close for Fund V

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星期二, 一月 31, 2023
Finance, Professional Services, Other Professional Services, Asset Management, Fintech, DEG, Woman, FMO, Findev, BPI, Investment, DFC, EfTEN Real Estate Fund III, Carbon, CO2, Private equity fund, ESG, Fund, United, Telecommunications, GHG, Climate, Partner, Education, Health, DFI, EIB, Renewable energy, Pharmaceutical industry, Proparco, Adenia

Adenia Partners (“Adenia”), a private markets investment firm committed to responsible investing and a sustainable Africa, is pleased to announce the first close of its fifth flagship fund, Adenia Capital (V) L.P. (“Adenia V” or “the Fund”), with $300 million commitments from investors.

Key Points: 
  • Adenia Partners (“Adenia”), a private markets investment firm committed to responsible investing and a sustainable Africa, is pleased to announce the first close of its fifth flagship fund, Adenia Capital (V) L.P. (“Adenia V” or “the Fund”), with $300 million commitments from investors.
  • The Fund exceeded its first close minimum threshold, achieving 75% of its target size, and attracting institutional and commercial investors who have invested in previous Adenia funds, as well as new investors.
  • The list of returning limited partners includes numerous development finance institutions (“DFI”): IFC, Proparco, EIB, FMO, DEG, Norfund, and BPI.
  • Adenia V will target between 10 and 12 investments, with a median deal size between $30 million and $50 million.

Empower Brokerage Takes to YouTube

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星期二, 一月 24, 2023
Advertising, Animation, Imagination, Hobby, Social media, Insurance, Marketing, FMO, Sales, Real estate

With the new channel, Empower Brokerage takes the dull and mundane topic of insurance coverage and turns it into a more compelling visual application.

Key Points: 
  • With the new channel, Empower Brokerage takes the dull and mundane topic of insurance coverage and turns it into a more compelling visual application.
  • Empower Brokerage cleverly develops its YouTube channel as a resource for insurance information.
  • A recently uploaded video displays how agent Martha Magaña found her promising new insurance career with Empower Brokerage.
  • As Empower Brokerage continues to tap into its creative potential, the agency is excited to grow its YouTube channel with more great videos to educate and entertain customers and agents.

JA Solar to Supply all High-Efficiency Modules for Egypt's Largest PV project

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星期二, 一月 17, 2023
JICA, Rotation, Sunlight, Solar energy, JA Solar Holdings, Korea International Cooperation Agency, LCOE, International Finance Corporation, FMO, Carbon, Partnership, Conference, PV, Conference of the Parties, African, Japan International Cooperation Agency, United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, UNFCCC, Blue, GFI, JA, Electricity, COP27, Climate change, Renewable energy

Among them, the Kom Ombo Abydos project in Egypt, with a capacity of 560MW, will be the largest single PV project in the country upon completion.

Key Points: 
  • Among them, the Kom Ombo Abydos project in Egypt, with a capacity of 560MW, will be the largest single PV project in the country upon completion.
  • JA Solar will supply all DeepBlue 3.0 Pro high-efficiency modules for the project.
  • Yang Aiqing, Member of the Board and Rotating President of JA Solar, commented, it is an honor for JA Solar to participate in the construction of the Kom Ombo Abydos project to make PV energy affordable and accessible local residents.
  • Since its establishment, JA Solar has set the corporate mission of " Develop solar power to benefit the entire human race".