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Oraan raises $3M to increase financial inclusion among Pakistani women

TechCrunch

There was an opportunity, how can we understand the saving space and informal economy in Pakistan, and where can we capture that?” These kinds of restrictions have hindered women from having the kind of financial mobility that they require to be able to contribute equally to the economic growth of the country.” . Iqbal said.

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

AsiaTechDaily

This will be used to strengthen venture capital ecosystems and invest in early-stage companies in order to address development challenges through technological innovations in climate, health care, education, agriculture, e-commerce, and other sectors.

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Why Governments Should Invest in Their Diaspora Founders

David Teten VC

National and local governmental organizations who are interested in promoting economic growth and job creation , and particularly want to see a thriving tech ecosystem generating high-paid jobs. . The private sector has already identified this opportunity. Many countries’ governments (Canada, France, etc.) Brain gain.

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Celebrating 2022 Accomplishments and Looking Ahead to New Opportunities

Angel Capital Association

In fact, ACA members and groups are the most significant source of support for entrepreneurs, investing more than 1 million pro bono hours and $650 million of after-tax financing to more than 3,000 high growth companies annually. We have already exceeded the $1 million raised mark toward our overall Seed the Future Campaign goal of $2.3

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Build a Better Tribe, Build a Better World

Entrepreneurs' Organization

Getting financing for the contract was a struggle. I feel blessed to be a part of so many amazing initiatives—leadership transformation, organizational development, increasing international trade, helping develop self-sufficient associations, creating entrepreneurs and economic growth in 20 countries in Africa.

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Governments should invest in their diaspora founders

TechCrunch

Then you have national and local governmental organizations interested in promoting economic growth and job creation. Brain gain: If you look at the leaders of the tech ecosystem in most countries, you will see a very disproportionate number of people who have education and work experience abroad, especially in the U.S.

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Governor Murphy Announces Proposed Fintech Accelerator in Hoboken

American Entrepreneurship

The two entities will oversee NJ FAST’s accelerator program with an opportunity to make equity investments into select participating companies. Stevens Institute and Prudential will provide training and other educational, licensing, research opportunities for start-up companies participating in NJ FAST, and more.