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Marie Ekeland launches 2050, a new fund with radically ambitious, long-term goals

TechCrunch

Marie Ekeland has unveiled her next act — and it’s a new fund called 2050. With 2050, Ekeland is going back to the drawing board with a different vision when it comes to investment thesis, fund structure and the firm’s own values. As the name suggests, 2050 has a lot of time to think about these issues.

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TRIREC, INNOPOWER team up for $100m green energy fund

AsiaTechDaily

This strategic partnership will help catalyze the investment in companies that are making substantial contributions towards the global target of achieving a net-zero economy by 2050, according to the announcement.

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Singapore’s InterContinental Energy Attracts $115M Funding from GIC and Hy24

AsiaTechDaily

Green hydrogen is a burgeoning sector with immense potential, anticipated to reach a market size between 450 and 600 million tons per annum (MTPA) by 2050. . “We launched Hy24 to catalyze the development of the hydrogen industry at scale by investing in hydrogen leaders and entrepreneurs,” stated Hy24 CEO Pierre-Etienne Franc.

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Pangyo Techno Valley: Leading the Charge in ESG Management and Building a Sustainable Industry Ecosystem

AsiaTechDaily

Aimed at supporting SMEs grappling with burgeoning ESG demands, this initiative also strengthens carbon reduction regulations, paving the path for 2050 carbon neutrality. For instance, South Korea’s Ministry of Economy and Finance, in collaboration with related agencies, introduced the K-ESG guidelines in 2021.

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IFC launches new platform to bolster digital economy in Africa, Middle East, Central Asia, and Pakistan

AsiaTechDaily

In Africa, the digital economy has the potential to contribute $712 billion to the continent’s gross domestic product (GDP) by 2050. The post IFC launches new platform to bolster digital economy in Africa, Middle East, Central Asia, and Pakistan first appeared on AsiaTechDaily - Asia's Leading Tech and Startup Media Platform.

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Japanese EV Startup Terra Motors Raises $28 M in Series C Funding for Infrastructure Expansion

AsiaTechDaily

Japan’s goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2050 and transitioning to a decarbonized power supply underscores the importance of expanding the adoption of EVs. The service has gained traction among various entities, such as local governments, condominiums, hotels, and golf courses.

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Impact Hub and Goodwings Partner to Remove Carbon from the Atmosphere

Impact Hub

Together, we aim to mitigate the negative impact of climate change and help to meet the Paris Agreement goal of limiting global warming below 2°C by 2050. Impact Hub media contact: Wendy van Leeuwen, Global Head of Communications, wendy.vanleeuwen@impacthub.net. Impact Hub is present in 100+ locations and 60+ countries.