C3 News and Insights
For the past ten years, we've supported thousands of inspiring impact entrepreneurs, experts and astute investors. This has given us a unique opportunity to understand how sustainable change-creating startups are built and grown, encapsulated on our insights page. Delve into our latest updates, publications and news from people who move mountains!
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Generation Start-up: How Takestep is breaking stigmas of addiction and mental health
Egyptian HealthTech start-up is seeking $1 million in new funding round to expand in the GCC.
Converging Ecosystems: Building Sustainable Businesses That Do Well (And Do Good)
Impact entrepreneurs are no longer perceived as outliers, but as critical players in driving positive change in the world.
Interested in the Gulf Sustainability Awards?
In recent years, sustainability has become a crucial issue worldwide, which is especially noticeable in the UAE due to its rapid economic development and population growth.
Wetility scaling up across South Africa
Wetility Is Scaling Up Its Solar Subscription & Lease Offering For Homes & Small Businesses In South Africa
Sadriye Görece selected as one of Europe's top female entrepreneurs in technology
Sadriye Görece, Blindlook Founder selected as one of Europe's top female entrepreneurs in technology
African tech startups are grabbing the attention of global investors
With the world’s youngest population and growing internet accessibility, Africa’s future is ripe with possibilities.
US Vice President Kamala Harris Applauds Zambian Fintech Lupiya
US Vice President Kamala Harris praised the pioneering efforts of Zambian fintech company Lupiya in supporting climate-smart agriculture through innovative financing solutions.
Decarbonising Business
The growing frequency of investment trends in sustainability and green tech bode well for the fight against global warming.
Desert Control wins top sustainability award
Desert Control won the top prize in the Sustainability & Environment category at the Entrepreneurship World Cup (EWC) Global Finals held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Egyptian ed-tech startup almentor raises $10m funding to accelerate growth
Egypt’s almentor, the leading online video learning platform in Arabic, has raised a US$10 million pre-Series C round of funding.
Building Regional Talent
Leadership needs to be clear, consistent and transparent to guide the organisation.
Celebrating Impact with a New Identity
Since launching a decade ago, our alums have been tackling some of humanity's most critical issues and have seen tremendous success over the past decade. To commemorate this important milestone, we launched a new brand identity!
Ten years at C3
C3’s vision is to help good businesses become great at solving the world’s most pressing issues. Read the Founder of C3, Medea Nocentini’s story about what inspired her to support impact-driven startups.
Understanding the MENA VC Landscape
Be honest and transparent throughout the journey. Everyone knows how hard it is to be an entrepreneur.
Business Basics in the UAE
Opportunities in the UAE are fueled by business-friendly government regulations and strong collaboration between the private and public sectors to create an economy that allows innovation to flourish.
ONE MOTO gets £123m financing
UAE-headquartered ONE MOTO secured a capitalisation of £123m to finance vehicles across the UK to pioneer the decarbonisation of the country’s last-mile, delivery and gig economy industry.
EGA Ramp-Up programme - powered by C3 to foster entrepreneurship
EGA Ramp-Up programme - powered by C3 to foster entrepreneurship
Three Alumni selected as winners EWC’s UAE final
Three C3 Alumni: Desert Control, Manhat and Food ATM, selected as winners in the UAE final for the Entrepreneurship World Cup
CWallet and Visa partner to expand payment solutions
CWallet and Visa have entered into a strategic partnership which will see the two companies work to expand their product offerings.
Baramoda CEO and Founder received the Youth Social Entrepreneurship Award
Baramoda CEO and Founder Mostafa Elnaby received the Youth Social Entrepreneurship Award