Lighting the Way for Rural Energy Access Acumen has announced a $1 million equity investment in Kims Energy, a Somalia-based company providing affordable off-grid solar solutions to underserved communities. The investment will support Kims in scaling its operations across rural Somalia, where millions still lack access to reliable electricity. You can read more directly on […]

The Norrsken Foundation has pledged €300 million to support European startups applying artificial intelligence to social and environmental challenges. This marks a significant pivot from conventional venture capital approaches that prioritize short-term financial returns over long-term impact. A Shift Toward Purpose-Driven Investment Founded by Klarna co-founder Niklas Adalberth, Norrsken has grown into one of Europe’s

Major Upgrade for Water and Sanitation in Mwanza Region On June 20, 2025, Team Europe celebrated the inauguration of the Butimba Water Treatment Plant, completing a €150 million investment in Tanzania’s Lake Victoria Water and Sanitation (LVWATSAN) program. The initiative delivers clean drinking water to approximately 450,000 people and improved sanitation services to more than

Entitled Solutions, a Mumbai-founded fintech and benefits platform, is changing how low-income workers across India access essential financial and healthcare services. The company partners with employers and gig platforms such as Swiggy and Domino’s to provide salary advances, personal and medical loans, health insurance plans, savings tools, government scheme enrollment, and rewards. All services are