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Wanted: funds to pollinate climate, nature start-ups

Investors are being tapped for funding for early-stage companies tackling the climate crisis, the energy transition, new foods and cleaner industry.

AAP · Jun 4, 2024

Trump-appointed judges strike down fund for Black female entrepreneurs

In a 2-1 ruling, judges found grant program run by Black-woman owned venture capitalist firm ‘likely to violate’ Civil Rights Act

The Guardian - US · Jun 4, 2024

A grant program for Black women business owners is discriminatory, appeals court rules

A U.S. federal court of appeals panel suspended a venture capital firm’s grant program for Black women business owners on Monday, ruling that a conservative group is likely to prevail in its lawsuit claiming that the program is discriminatory

The Independent UK · Jun 3, 2024

IIT-Madras gets 513 crore funding from alumni, corporates and philanthropists

IIT Madras raises 135% more funds in FY 2023-24, with alumni contributing Rs. 368.19 crore and corporates, Rs. 95.53 crore.

The Hindu · May 8, 2024

Serial Entrepreneur Peter J. Burns III Reveals Unique Method To Help Aspiring Entrepreneurs Obtain Much-Needed Funding

In order for an applicant to qualify for the Burns Funding program, they need to have a FICO score of 700 and a household income of $75,000 (preferably W-2 income).

International Business Times · May 2, 2024

Profits in Rees-Mogg’s investment firm halved in year before closure announced

Somerset Capital Management’s profits in year to end of March dropped from £9.1m to £4.2m, accounts show

The Guardian - UK · Apr 11, 2024

Trial Over $1.8 Bn Fraud At Malaysia's 1MDB Opens In Switzerland

Two men accused of embezzling $1.8 billion from the Malaysian sovereign wealth fund 1MDB went on trial in Switzerland on Tuesday, the latest hearings stemming from the vast multi-billion-dollar financial scandal.

International Business Times · Apr 2, 2024

Star stock-picker Terry Smith’s equity fund downgraded by ratings firm

Morningstar demotes Fundsmith Equity to silver rating, saying ill-timed share sale hurt performance

The Guardian - UK · Mar 28, 2024

Former CEO imprisoned for $11 million scheme to acquire top Italian cycling brands

Mancini fraudulently raised millions from investors to acquire cycling brands De Rosa, De Marchi Apparel, Limar Helmets, Cinelli and Columbus, yet none of the acquisitions were made.

Cycling Weekly · Mar 20, 2024

Church of England told to increase reparations fund for links to slavery to £1billion

An investment fund, originally set at £100million, must instead look towards a target of £1billion, a report says

Evening Standard · Mar 4, 2024