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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How can corporate venturing elevate MENA’s entrepreneurial landscape?
The Middle East is home to some of the world’s most prominent sovereign wealth funds. Fuelled by a concerted push for economic diversification and widespread tech adoption, a vibrant venture ecosystem has emerged, welcoming startups and Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) into a thriving landscape
Labayh and ROSHN partner to provide holistic wellbeing support to ROSHN employees
Mental Health Support: Provide confidential counseling and support services to employees, addressing stress, anxiety, depression, and other mental health concerns.
Key2Enable's assistive keyboard featured at the National Archives
Key2Enable's Assistive Technology keyboard, designed to empower individuals with physical, motor, and cognitive disabilities, was showcased at the National Archives in London as part of the remarkable "Spirit of Invention."
Our Ten Years of C3 report is out!
In this report, we reflect on the extraordinary impact fostered through our platform and C3 Alumni with the support of our partners.
DMCC launches sustainability hub with unique member benefits to drive global ESG impact with C3 as a partner
DMCC Sustainability Hub will leverage a community of over 24,000 businesses to advance ESG practices and innovation
Mastercard and CarbonSifr partner for climate action in MENA region
Carbon Sifr partners with Mastercard to to equip small businesses in the region with tools to measure, reduce and compensate for their carbon footprint.
ESG for VC: A Guide for Responsible Investors
Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) has recently become a focal point for companies, investors, and even in political discourse.
iSchool raises $4.5m led by VentureWave Capital
iSchool raises $4.5M in a funding round led by VentureWave Capital, an Irish VC, followed by OneStop Capital UK, Webit Investment Network, and Oraseya Capital the Venture Capital arm of Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority.
17 C3 startups featured in UAE’s Future 100 companies
Future 100, a collaborative initiative between the Ministry Of Economy, UAE and the Government Development and the Future Office, unveiled the inaugural list of the top 100 emerging companies contributing to enhancing the competitiveness of the UAE’s future economy’s sectors.
C3 at COP28
COP28 concludes with vibrant energy and an optimistic perspective on how entrepreneurship and technology play key roles in tackling climate change.
Chefaa raises $5.25m to accelerate growth & fuel expansion into Saudi Arabia
Chefaa, a patient-centric pharmacy benefits platform, has secured $5.25 millions in a strategic leap from new and existing investors.
Midori raises $200,000 in pre-seed funding at COP28
Midori raises $200,000 in pre-seed funding at COP28 an angel investor and former investment director of venture capital firm Mint Capital.
10 C3 startups featured PwC’s Future 50
Ahead of COP28, we’re excited to share that ten of C3’s Alumni were featured in PwC’s Net Zero Future50.
MultiChoice-backed solar startup Wetility raises $48 million to expand solar energy product
Wetility, a South African startup which offers solar energy solutions for households and businesses, has raised R903 million (~$48 million) in debt and equity.
Zambia’s Lupiya raises $8.25m Series A round to grow neobanking business
Zambian neobank Lupiya has successfully secured US$8.25 million in Series A funding to scale operations in its home market and in new ones.
GITEX Impact: Advancing decarbonisation through digitalisation
Region’s largest event for sustainability tech innovation, ESG strategies and services, taking place on 16-20 October 2022.
Aligning impact and business models: The key ingredient for successful impact startups
The power of impact-driven businesses unfolds when they can effectively leverage business methods to solve daunting global challenges facing humanity.
Impact Investing in MENA: Opportunities and Challenges
We are thrilled to present C3's latest report, Impact Investing in MENA: Opportunities and Challenges. The report delves into the dynamic landscape of Impact Investing in the MENA region.
Shifting Mindsets: Growing A Culture Of Impact Investing In The MENA Region
As society grapples with escalating social and environmental challenges arising from human actions and natural phenomena, enterprises can now play a crucial role in addressing these issues.
The (serial) social entrepreneur journey
Yes, it’s hard, yes, it’s often boring, and yes, it’s absolutely necessary. If you call yourself an impact-driven entrepreneur, you must know your social impact outcomes.