BVP Forge, the Redwood City-based private equity firm affiliated with Bessemer Venture Partners, has successfully closed its second fund, Forge II, at $1 billion. The
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Poland and Kazakhstan lead global gold buying by purchasing record tons as China follows behind in 2025
This year, Poland and Kazakhstan have emerged as the top gold buyers worldwide, scooping up 67.1 tons and 32.4 tons respectively, according to the World
R136 Ventures Closes Third Fund Backed by Over 50 Global Investors to Support B2B Software and Fintech Companies in the US and Israel
San Francisco-based venture capital powerhouse R136 Ventures has successfully closed its third fund, signaling continued momentum in backing innovative B2B software and fintech companies worldwide.
Researchers Reveal the Top 10 Independent High Streets Featuring Small Businesses and Local Cafes Across the United Kingdom
The UK is full of high streets that pulse with life, but not all of them are created equal. The latest research highlights streets where
New Africa Fund Launches Africa Impact Fundraising Grant Program to Empower NGOs and Social Enterprises Across 55 African Countries With Training and Up to Five Thousand Dollars in Matching Funds
Nonprofits, social enterprises, and community-based organisations (CBOs) across Africa now have an exciting opportunity to level up their fundraising game. The New Africa Fund has
Canva Invites Young Creatives Across Sub-Saharan Africa to Design Practical Templates for Local Businesses in 2025 Challenge
Calling all young creatives across Sub-Saharan Africa! Canva is inviting you to showcase your design skills in the 2025 Africa Design Challenge. This is your
Google Hustle Academy Launches Training Programme to Equip 7,500 African SMEs with Digital Skills Across AfCFTA Member States
Small business owners across Africa now have a major opportunity to boost their digital and business skills with the AfCFTA Digital Inclusion and Entrepreneurship Programme
Nigerian Government Approves 23 New Refinery Licenses to Boost the Country’s Refining Capacity by Over 850,000 Barrels per Day
Four years after the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) became law, the Federal Government of Nigeria has approved 23 licenses to establish new refineries, a move
J2 Ventures Raises $250 Million for Brookhaven Fund
Boston-based venture capital firm J2 Ventures has officially closed its latest fund, the Brookhaven Fund, at $250 million. The firm focuses on investing in companies
Wall Street Investors Brace for Market Turbulence as Major Indexes Fall Sharply Across the United States on Thursday
It’s been a tough Thursday on Wall Street. By midday, all three major stock indexes — the Dow Jones, Nasdaq, and S&P 500 — were