December 29, 2025

Bangladesh’s garment-making industry is getting greener

Pollution from textile production—dyes, chemicals, and heavy metals like lead and cadmium—is common in the waters of the Buriganga River as it runs through Dhaka, Bangladesh. It’s among many harms posed by a garment sector that was once synonymous with tragedy: In 2013, the eight-story Rana Plaza factory building collapsed, killing 1,134 people and injuring…

Seedstars, Fondation Botnar launch new fund to back African startups focused on youth wellbeing

June 19, 2023

Seedstars Capital and Swiss philanthropic foundation Fondation Botnar have launched Seedstars Youth Wellbeing Ventures, a $20 million investment mandate targeting early-stage startups in Africa that are focused on improving the wellbeing of people below 30 years in low-and-middle-income countries. The evergreen fund will back pre-seed to Series A startups including those that advance health services, […]

Seedstars, Fondation Botnar launch new fund to back African startups focused on youth wellbeing by Annie Njanja originally published on TechCrunch

Mercedes jumps into the ChatGPT fray and Toyota plays catch-up

June 18, 2023

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Mercedes jumps into the ChatGPT fray and Toyota plays catch-up by Kirsten Korosec originally published on TechCrunch

Mojocare investors uncover financial irregularities, unsustainable business model

June 18, 2023

Mojocare investors have found “financial irregularities” at the health and wellness startup and are pushing to scale down the operations, they said in a statement Sunday. The move follows the Bengaluru-headquartered Mojocare, backed by Peak XV, B Capital and Chiratae Ventures, laying off some 150 employees earlier this week. In a joint statement, the investors […]

Mojocare investors uncover financial irregularities, unsustainable business model by Manish Singh originally published on TechCrunch

What Happens to the Stock Market During a Recession?

June 18, 2023
As inflation continues to put pressure on household budgets across the country, it’s not surprising that many people are worried about the potential impacts of a recession. However, the National…