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The power of corporate philanthropy to engage employees

Fast Company Tech

As a result, many companies, including startups, are finding flexible ways to match funds, allowing people to donate in flexible ways that ignite them and their passion. The funds supported programs to immunize Syrian children in Iraq, Rohingya children in Bangladesh, and Brazilian children residing in the most remote areas of the Amazon.

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Equity Monday: More money for fintech, Deliveroo’s IPO, and AI startups

TechCrunch

This is Equity Monday, our weekly kickoff that tracks the latest private market news, talks about the coming week, digs into some recent funding rounds and mulls over a larger theme or narrative from the private markets. million to bring better healthcare to Bangladesh. Bay Area startups did not leave.

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rali_cap gets backing from global VCs and launches $30M fintech fund for emerging markets

TechCrunch

Rali_cap , an early-stage venture capital firm focused on emerging markets fintech, has launched a $30 million fund. Last month, the firm, formerly known as Rally Cap Ventures, reached its first close of $20 million (its initial target) before increasing the fund size, signaling a strong LP appetite. About 40% are based in the U.S.,

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India’s Infra.Market valued at $2.5B in Tiger Global-led $125M funding

TechCrunch

billion (post-money), up from $1 billion in February and $200 million in December last year. Some of its clients are in Bangladesh, Malaysia, Singapore and Dubai. “We Tiger Global, which led the startup’s Series C round in February this year, has led the $125 million Series D financing round in the five-year-old startup.

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Twinco Capital scores €3M for its supply chain finance solution

TechCrunch

Twinco Capital , a Madrid and Amsterdam-based startup making it easier to access supply chain finance, has raised €3 million in funding. Leading the round is Spanish VC fund Mundi Ventures, with participation from previous backer Finch Capital and several unnamed angels. We believe there is a strong network effect”.

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Practitioners from Malaysia, Bangladesh, and Nigeria discuss digital economic development for underserved communities at Shanghai’s INCLUSION Conference

TechNode

We provide small funds for female entrepreneurs in our country who do not have access to credit. bKash has played a significant role in promoting financial inclusion in Bangladesh, especially among the unbanked population. Underserved communities often face unique challenges when accessing and harnessing digital technologies.

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Promise and Peril: Martus for Human Rights in Burma

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

ND-Burma member groups regularly send observers, at great personal risk, across Burma’s borders with India, Bangladesh, Thailand and China. Almost all of the money in the human rights field comes from donors who believe in the importance of fighting injustice and oppression around the world.

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