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The evidence on ESG’s effect on value is muddled

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ESG Conformance The evidence on ESG's effect on value is muddled. A stronger case can be made that companies should not be bad, (because they will face higher funding costs and failure risk) than that they should spend money to be good. https://t.co/mHUyIWpAKe pic.twitter.com/pbpBxBh7xN— Aswath Damodaran (@AswathDamodaran) September 14, 2021 … [Read more...] about The evidence on ESG’s effect on value is muddled

AgBiome Raises $116 Million Led By Blue Horizon and Novalis LifeSciences

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AgBiome's Best-in-Class Microbial Platform Delivers Crop Protection Solutions to Feed the Growing Population Responsibly RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. - AgBiome, the leader in developing innovative products from the Earth's microbial communities, announced it has raised $116 million in an oversubscribed Series D round of funding, co-led by Blue Horizon and Novalis … [Read more...] about AgBiome Raises $116 Million Led By Blue Horizon and Novalis LifeSciences

Canva Announces USD 40 Billion Valuation Fueled by the Global Demand for Visual Communication

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Increasing adoption in teams and workplaces accelerates momentum; affirms Canva as one of the most valuable private companies in the world SYDNEY - Canva, the global visual communications platform, today announced a USD $40 billion valuation after a USD $200 million funding round led by T. Rowe Price and joined by new and existing strategic investors, including Franklin … [Read more...] about Canva Announces USD 40 Billion Valuation Fueled by the Global Demand for Visual Communication

Scalapay Raises $155M Series A at a $700M valuation led by Tiger Global to Provide BNPL Globally

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Enabling 3,000+ merchants to provide delightful purchase experiences NEW YORK, Sept. - Scalapay, a leading payment solution in Southern Europe that enables customers to buy now and pay later (BNPL) without interest, today announced that it has raised $155M in equity funding as part of their Series A investment round. The round was led by Tiger Global, with participation … [Read more...] about Scalapay Raises $155M Series A at a $700M valuation led by Tiger Global to Provide BNPL Globally

Tiled Closes $13.7 Million Series A Funding Round Led By Signal Peak Ventures

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Adobe, Seismic Also Join Tiled's Drive For Enterprise Content Assembly SAN DIEGO - Tiled, the interactive content platform to create engaging experiences easily, announced today the close of a $13.7 million Series A funding round led by Signal Peak Ventures. Signal Peak is joined by Seismic, Adobe, and University Growth Fund, alongside existing investors. The round of … [Read more...] about Tiled Closes $13.7 Million Series A Funding Round Led By Signal Peak Ventures

Elemental Excelerator Unveils Earthshot Ventures, a New Climate Technology Fund

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Spin-out backed by Emerson Collective, John Doerr, Tom Steyer, McKinley Alaska, Microsoft, Employees' Retirement System of Hawaii, Stafford Capital Partners, and Chris Cox First climate technology fund raised from Hawaii aims to scale global, equitable climate solutions HONOLULU and EAST PALO ALTO, Calif. - Earthshot Ventures, a new venture capital fund launched to … [Read more...] about Elemental Excelerator Unveils Earthshot Ventures, a New Climate Technology Fund

SIMBA Chain Raises $25 Million in Series A Funding

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SOUTH BEND, Ind. - SIMBA Chain , the technology company that eliminated the complexities of blockchain app development and reduced energy usage, thus opening the door to a world of users, has closed a $25 million Series A funding round led by Valley Capital Partners. The round received additional participation from the Notre Dame Pit Road Fund, Elevate Ventures, Stanford Law … [Read more...] about SIMBA Chain Raises $25 Million in Series A Funding

Applications are now open for The Circulars Accelerator 2022

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What’s your big idea for shifting to a circular economy? We want to hear about it.Applications are now open for The Circulars Accelerator 2022. Join now and learn how to scale your circular economy innovation: https://t.co/SJGU8Okvep pic.twitter.com/3upTdo5Bpu— World Economic Forum (@wef) September 1, 2021 … [Read more...] about Applications are now open for The Circulars Accelerator 2022

YouCruit raises $11.5M USD

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YouCruit raises $11.5M USD to further fuel the growth of Lanefinder, it’s Vertical Labor Marketplace for the US Trucking Industry. Lanefinder provides a job search and matching platform completely tailored to the wants and needs of truck drivers who have historically had to rely on word of mouth referrals and general job sites to find work. New investors participating in … [Read more...] about YouCruit raises $11.5M USD

Trove Secures $77.5 Million Series D Funding Round, Led by G2 Venture Partners

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Company Accelerates Expansion as Demand for Branded Recommerce Surges BRISBANE, Calif. - Trove, the market leader in branded recommerce powering circular shopping for lululemon, Patagonia, REI, Nordstrom, Levi’s, Eileen Fisher, Arc’teryx and other leading brands, today announced that it has closed a $77.5 million Series D funding round led by G2 Venture Partners, bringing … [Read more...] about Trove Secures $77.5 Million Series D Funding Round, Led by G2 Venture Partners