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AfricaGoGreen Fund (AGG) managed by Cygnum Capital has signed a USD 7.5m Senior Debt Facility with Ampersand E-Mobility Rwanda Limited. The facility will be used to support the growth of the e-mobility business, including working capital requirements and capital expenditures for Bikes, Batteries, and Charging Stations in Rwanda and future African Jurisdictions. Governments across Africa are acknowledging the need for proactive measures. Notable announcements have been made by several African nations underscoring their commitment to encourage growth of the e-mobility sector, with measures ranging from incentivized electricity tariffs for e-bike charging and reduced import tariffs to potential bans on internal combustion engine (ICE) bikes. We believe that with AGG's investment, Ampersand is poised to play a critical role in the development of a sustainable and cost-effective e-mobility ecosystem across the continent. Josh Whale, Ampersand CEO said: "There is no credible path to keep the planet under 2 degrees of warming without a rapid and just transition for energy and mobility in Africa. There is no credible path for that transition without physical hardware: Software won't save us. For mobility that means affordable capital for batteries, electric vehicles and charging infrastructure. Cygnum Capital's AGG facility, represents the right sort of capital, at the right place and time." Laurène Aigrain, Executive Director AGG commented: “We are honoured to be a part of this groundbreaking transaction. We believe that e-mobility has the potential to transform African transportation. This facility will help make e-mobility more accessible and affordable for people across the continent, while also supporting the development of a green economy." Read more: https://lnkd.in/dZryci3N

Check out the new Horizon Europe Fact Sheet for 2021-2022 key figures! Highlights: 🔸€ 16.3 billion of EU contribution allocated so far through grants 🔸15.9% success rate of proposals 🔸7 out 10 high quality proposals cannot be funded 🔸82% of funding going to collaborative projects, involving on average 12 participants 🔸€ 3 million of average grant size #horizoneurope #eufunding #euprojects

Chapter: "The Sharing Economy in Europe: From Idea to Reality" https://lnkd.in/dn3igZTq #collaborative #economy #sharingeconomy #sharing #consumption #peer-to-peer #P2P #digital #platforms

🌟 Exciting News for Social Entrepreneurs in the Baltic Region! 🚀 Seeking funding for your social enterprise? Look no further! 🧐 Introducing the "Alternative Finance Roadmap" – Your Ultimate Guide to Unlocking Financial Opportunities! 💰 From grants to social impact bonds and beyond, this comprehensive resource is your one-stop-shop for navigating the diverse world of funding in the Baltic region. 💡 Empower your venture's growth by exploring the range of opportunities available! 🌱 Dive into the Roadmap now: https://lnkd.in/e3vFWjfA 🤝 Proudly brought to you by the "Integrated Baltic Ecosystem for Social Innovation" (IBESI) project, in collaboration with Baltic Innovation Agency, Social Enterprise Estonia, Katalista Ventures, and Reach for Change. 🌐 Funded by the European Union, this initiative aims to support and elevate social entrepreneurship in the region. Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the authors only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency (EISMEA). Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them. #IBESI #SocialEntrepreneurship #SocialEnterprise #NPA #NGO #FundingGuide #AlternativeFinancing #Funding #Financing #BalticRegion #EmpowerEntrepreneurs

What kind of #funding and #financing opportunities are there available in the Baltics that are suitable for #socialenterprises? If you haven't yet seen - check out this practical guide with the opportunities listed for each of the markets - Latvia, Estonia and Lithuania! The Alternative Finance Roadmap is prepared by Baltic Innovation Agency, Social Enterprise Estonia, Katalista Ventures and Reach for Change. If you have any feedback or questions - please reach out!

🇱🇺 Public & private funding, or #blendedfinance, generally requires higher stakes by public entities when initiatives with social goals are launched, given their relatively high risk. Successful projects are often followed by higher financial allotments from the commercial sector, which may use leverage to enhance the size of the endeavours. #Luxembourg #EuropeanMicrofinanceWeek #microfinance #sustainablefinance Francesca Randazzo (LuxDev), A. José GODONOU ATATA (Luxembourg Sustainable Finance Initiative), Marnix Mulder (Triple Jump). https://lnkd.in/eARn9hWn

As promised, from our panel with Antonio Del Pino, Ignacio Pesqueira and Alejandro Bonfante Núñez, here are three reasons to remain (cautiously) optimistic about private equity in the Latin American region: 1) Recent experiences in #Mexico, #Chile, and #Colombia have tested the checks and balances of institutionality, with some clear victories for the Rule of Law. 2) While transactionality has slowed since 2019, dynamic trends remain in technology and digitalization (including #Fintech), private infrastructure required for #nearshoring, and #energytransition. 3) With an aggregated population of +650 million (out of which +400 million live in #Brasil, #Mexico, #Colombia, and #Chile) and significant gaps in infrastructure, financial inclusion, and public utilities, we have a lot to build and need the capital to do it!  

Shire Leasing are committed to supporting #UKSMEs in their journey to become greener, achieve #sustainability goals and shift towards #netzero2050. Read the recent Leasing Life article, where our Corporate Development Director, Julie Henehan, has contributed her views on political plans and the impact of finance for the #greenrevolution: https://lnkd.in/gPu8YRMU