Tag: investment

Ballet is becoming more diverse, so too our evening entertainment. To ensure that Black people are successful in the innovation sector, an American organisation founded in 2020 is building a network of local initiatives. Advancing the careers of 1 million people of colour. Especially founders of fast scaling technology firms, heads of profitable small- and medium-sized companies and creative...

We can study how to stay human and enjoy setting sustainable goals. Companies can change their carbon footprint for the better. The University of Cincinnati has recently opened a centre that helps future leaders navigate the link between sustainability and business. The aim? To support the establishment of Clean-tech startups that help develop environmentally-friendly solutions. Equal focus is placed...

Traditionally, men looked after the family’s finances. But a new US debit card startup aimed specifically at women is changing all that. The startup forwards money to the card user for a purchase, whereupon the amount is automatically withdrawn from the buyer’s account and reported to the relevant credit bureau. Successively, the client’s credit history is built up, a...

Feel crumbs under the soles of your shoes? Get the hoover out and they’re gone. All over the world people are working on new ways to reduce CO2. On Caribbean beaches, for example. Now a startup from London is supporting firms aiming to reduce or offset their carbon footprints. Innovative software helps companies break down their emissions into categories....

Black Lives Matter is changing things. Not least when it comes to financing startups. More and more venture capital firms are recognising the value of diverse teams and are investing accordingly. Now a non-profit diversity organisation from England has developed a certification programme. With it, VC companies can highlight their commitment to diversity and inclusion. With the help of...