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Ghana Venture Capital Trust to Launch 24-Hour Economy SME Fund

The Ghana Venture Capital Trust Fund (VCTF) has announced plans to establish a specialized fund to support small and medium enterprises (SMEs) under the government’s 24-Hour Economy initiative. The move aims to scale up existing businesses and enhance …

Venture Capital Secondary Market Booms as IPOs Stagnate

With public listings on hold, venture capitalists are reportedly turning to the secondary market. As Bloomberg News reported Monday (April 28), this market — a venue for buying or selling shares in private companies — has been around for decades, but has …

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Angels Way: A New Model for Venture Capital and Talent Retention in Portugal

Angels Way, a pre-seed investment fund launched by the early-stage venture capital firm Olisipo Way, is redefining the Portuguese startup landscape by combining community-driven capital, innovative technology, and a strong educational component. Backed by …

Venture capital investments in Ireland surge to nearly €587m

Venture capital investments in Ireland saw a significant increase to $668m (€586.7m) across 28 deals during the first three months of the year driven mainly by a number of larger transactions in tech and medical device companies, a new report shows.The …

Letter From India – Venture Capital In Turbulent Times

The author, who is a keen advocate of venture capital and startups in India, explains events in the country. Here is another commentary from Archana Jahagirdar (pictured), the founder of India-based Rukam Capital. She writes about what is happening in the …

AVCA, Venture Capital Group merge to strengthen Nigeria’s private capital ecosystem 

The African Private Capital Association (AVCA) and the Private Equity and Venture Capital Association of Nigeria (PEVCA) have announced a strategic merger to bolster Nigeria’s private capital ecosystem and unlock new investment opportunities across the …

Could Data Centre Demand Spark A Climate Tech Rebound?

Man on roof installing solar panel system.getty Global demand for data centres has surged dramatically in recent years, with energy consumption rising in tandem as artificial intelligence (AI) and digital services become more widespread. According to the …

How Business Leaders Are Unlocking AI’s Full Potential

Historically, the development of artificial intelligence (AI) was controlled by a small circle of pioneering research institutions—those with the financial muscle and computational power to experiment at a scale most could not imagine. Future growth with …

The Top Stock Of Trump’s First 100 Days: Peter Thiel’s Palantir

Topline The stock market has broadly stumbled during the first 100 days of President Donald Trump’s second term, but one notable exception has been Palantir, the artificial intelligence and government contractor extraordinaire chaired by Peter Thiel, Trump …

Forbes Daily: Non-U.S. Stocks To Pad A Portfolio Against Uncertainty

The era of American exceptionalism in the stock market could be over for good. President Donald Trump’s tariffs have wreaked havoc on U.S. equities, sending the S&P 500 down 6% this year. Meanwhile, the MSCI EAFE index, which covers stocks in 21 …

As funding slows, African venture capital doubles down on sustainable solutions

Hiruy Amanuel, co-founder, Gullit VC Partner Content After years of rapid expansion, the continent’s startup ecosystem is now adapting to a more measured pace, with investors emphasising sustainable business models and long-term value creation. According …

From Elon Musk’s Assistant To SpaceX Investor, Meet Elissa Butterfield

In 2016, when she was 25 years old, Elissa Butterfield, a Los Angeles native working in the entertainment industry, accepted a new job that would change her life—she went to work for Elon Musk. At the time, Musk was not the household figure he is today. He …

These Colleges Are At Risk As Congress Takes Aim At Endowments

Aspart of his battle with Harvard University, President Donald Trump has suggested that the Internal Revenue Service could yank the school’s tax exemption—a dramatic move that lawyers say likely won’t hold up in court. But the broader, more immediate tax …

Jaree launches in Saudi Arabia to democratise venture capital access

Press release: A new player has entered the Saudi startup ecosystem. Jaree Platform, a platform for matching venture capital, officially launched this month with a bold mission: to make early-stage investing more accessible and efficient for both startups …

Washington Weekly: Tariffs, Tensions and the New ‘Business as Usual’

Highlights Amias Gerety of QED Investors used the example of a thriving small business that sells strollers and other baby gear — much of it made in China — to illustrate the economy’s uncertainty. While companies can trim travel budgets overnight, re- …

Investment in AI in Vietnam increases eightfold

Hanoi (VNA) - Investment in artificial intelligence (AI) last year surged eightfold compared to 2023, from 10 million USD to 80 million USD, according to Vu Quoc Huy, Director of the Vietnam National Innovation Centre (NIC). In the year, the country …

Women must embrace full digital migration to grow SMEs – MTN Ghana CFO 

The Chief Finance Officer of MTN Ghana, Antoinnette Kwofie, has called for a stronger shift towards digital migration among women-led small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to enable their growth in regional and global markets. According to Ms. Kwofie, …

Tech Insider: BlackBird partner says the Government made a mistake giving up on the $300m Elevate fund

Startup-land being a high-risk landscape, Blackbird has – like its peers – also suffered some bombs, including chicken-free chicken maker Sunfed Meats and some wobblers that could still come good, such as sub-letting platform Kiki – still trying to take …

Apex Capital Acquires Majority Stake in Juanita’s Foods

LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, April 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Apex Capital, a private equity firm focused on investing in the consumer sector across the Americas, is pleased to announce the acquisition of a majority stake in Juanita’s …

Partner Real Estate Hosts Top Agents of the Month Luncheon to Celebrate Collaboration and Growth

MONROVIA, CA, UNITED STATES, April 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a strong show of culture, collaboration, and community, Partner Real Estate hosted its monthly Top Agents of the Month Luncheon today at Domenico’s Italian Restaurant in …

Veripath releases its Q1 2025 NAVs showing consistent appreciation of farmland portfolios

CALGARY, ALBERTA, CANADA, April 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Veripath Farmland Partners (Veripath) is pleased to release its Q1 2025 NAVs showing its farmland portfolios continue to perform with strong returns and low volatility in an uncertain …

Zenith Group Advisors Reports Record Start to 2025

Record Q1 Performance Highlights Zenith’s Growth in Middle-Market Supply Chain Finance NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, April 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Zenith Group Advisors has had its strongest start to the year since inception, launching …

AI Is Transforming Sales — Just Not the Way Most Sales Leaders Expect

New Program Helps Sales Leaders Leverage AI as Support, Not Replacement VANCOUVER, BC, CANADA, April 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As artificial intelligence tools flood the sales industry, a new collaborative program aims to shift the …

Ambassador Enterprises welcomes back Bob Vitoux as Chief Financial Officer

Mission-Driving Leader Returns to Help Build Enduring Impact FORT WAYNE, IN, UNITED STATES, April 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Ambassador Enterprises (AE), a legacy-minded enterprise investing for three returns—eternal, cultural, and financial …

Applied Energetics and Kord Technologies to Discuss the Future of Directed Energy in Exclusive Fireside Chat

Applied Energetics and Kord Technologies will explore their new strategic collaboration and the evolving landscape of directed energy and counter-drone defense. Applied Energetics (OTCQB:AERG) NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, April 28, 2025 /⁨ …

Xenex Enterprises Inc. and PledgX Inc. Partner to Transform Surety Bond Underwriting with AI-Powered Insights

Xenex partners with PledgX to bring advanced AI to SuretyMasterBonds™, transforming risk analysis and WIP assessment in surety bond underwriting. TORONTO, ON, CANADA, April 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Xenex Enterprises Inc., a leader in …

California Businesses Embrace Accounting and Bookkeeping Services to Enhance Financial Efficiency with IBN Technologies

Streamline operations in California with expert accounting and bookkeeping services customized for growing startups. MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, April 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In the lead-up to the fiscal year's end, startups and SMEs …

New Jersey Startups Embrace IBN Technologies’ Accounting and Bookkeeping Services to Cut Costs and Stay Compliant

Optimize your New Jersey business operations with cost-saving accounting and bookkeeping services today. MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, April 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As the quarter progresses and small businesses prepare for financial …

IBN Technologies Expands Accounting and Bookkeeping Services to Help Florida SMEs Cut Costs and Improve Efficiency

Enhance growth in Florida startups through scalable accounting and bookkeeping services that cut overhead. MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, April 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As the financial year ends, startups across Florida are turning their …

Texas Startups Embrace Outsourced Accounting and Bookkeeping Services to Cut Costs

Texas SMEs can save big with outsourced accounting and bookkeeping services designed for long-term financial success. MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, April 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As the fiscal year-end approaches, small and medium-sized …

Safetica Named Winner of the Coveted Global InfoSec Awards during RSA Conference 2025

Safetica wins three Global InfoSec Awards at RSAC 2025 for excellence in insider threat detection, prevention, and data loss prevention. SAN FRANCISCO, CA, UNITED STATES, April 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Safetica is proud to announce we have …

Babylon Labs and Nexus Mutual Innovate in Bitcoin Cover Solutions

Nexus Mutual, the largest & most trusted crypto insurance alternative, is developing slashing protection cover specifically for stakers in Babylon's protocol LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, April 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With billions of …

Balfour Capital Welcomes Amine El Aissaoui as Investment Advisor

Hedge Funds, Investments, Trading YVERDON-LES-BAINS, SWITZERLAND, April 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Balfour Capital Group Expands Investment Advisory Excellence with Appointment of Amine El Aissaoui Balfour Capital Group (BCG), a global …

Balfour Capital Welcomes Adeeb Almansour as Investment Advisor

Hedge Funds, Investments, Trading YVERDON-LES-BAINS, SWITZERLAND, April 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Balfour Capital Group Expands Global Advisory Team with Appointment of Adeeb Almansour Balfour Capital Group (BCG), a leading international …

Soluta Welcomes John Sugar as Vice President, Customer Success

AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, April 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Soluta, a leading provider of automated billing, reconciliation, and payment processing services for employee benefit programs, is pleased to announce the appointment of John Sugar …

Chef with Local Ties Named to Lead the Kitchen at The Shoreline Hotel’s Restaurant, Cabana Anna’s

Josh Brown brings a wealth of experience to an eatery named after the owner’s late grandmother who was an inspiration to many SPRING PARK , MN, UNITED STATES, April 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Shoreline Hotel and Cabana Anna’s Restaurant …

EY unveils Dr. Barry Patel & Dr. Wade Smith as finalists for Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2025 Southeast Award

EY US unveils Dr. Barry Patel and Dr. Wade Smith of Galt Companies as an Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2025 Southeast Award finalist ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, April 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Ernst & Young LLP (EY US) announced the finalists for …

SendQuick and pQCee Announce Strategic Partnership to Drive Quantum-Ready Solutions

Empowering Over 1,000 Enterprises and SMEs with Post-Quantum Messaging and Authentication Capabilities SINGAPORE, April 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- SendQuick Pte Ltd, a trusted provider of messaging and authentication platforms and pQCee Pte Ltd, a …