June 24, 2020

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Hong Kong-based Lever VC announces RMB 200M Alternative Protein Fund

Hong Kong-based Lever VC announces RMB 200M Alternative Protein Fund

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The Lever China Alternative Protein Fund will also provide an accelerator program run by Brinc Lever VC, a U.S. and Hong Kong-based alternative protein venture capital fund, has launched an RMB 200 million (approximately US$28 million) joint investment fund and accelerator, to fund Chinese plant-based and cell-cultivated meat and dairy companies, the firm announced in […]

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The Lever China Alternative Protein Fund will also provide an accelerator program run by Brinc Lever VC, a U.S. and Hong Kong-based alternative protein venture capital fund, has launched an RMB 200 million (approximately US$28 million) joint investment fund and accelerator, to fund Chinese plant-based and cell-cultivated meat and dairy companies, the firm announced in

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Planned Obsolescence, and Other Open Secrets of the Fashion Industry

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Murky fast fashion ‘trends’ like planned obsolescence point to questionable practices within the industry Today’s fashion industry is both high velocity and high waste, characterized by practices used for the sole purpose of driving the bottom line. Vogue’s poor workplace practices that led to its chief Anna Wintour publicly apologizing for racism within the company,

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Murky fast fashion ‘trends’ like planned obsolescence point to questionable practices within the industry Today’s fashion industry is both high velocity and high waste, characterized by practices used for the sole purpose of driving the bottom line. Vogue’s poor workplace practices that led to its chief Anna Wintour publicly apologizing for racism within the company,

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The Lowdown on the MENA Tech Ecosystem

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By Philip Bahoshy Maturity and a mindset shift are transforming the region’s startup ecosystem It has been fascinating being part of and tracking the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) startup ecosystem over the last four years. As we move into the new decade, the landscape has changed at such an accelerated pace that it’s

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By Philip Bahoshy Maturity and a mindset shift are transforming the region’s startup ecosystem It has been fascinating being part of and tracking the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) startup ecosystem over the last four years. As we move into the new decade, the landscape has changed at such an accelerated pace that it’s

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How COVID-19 Has Accelerated Edtech’s Adoption

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Why Covid-19 has proven tech’s ability to accelerate  The coronavirus pandemic has thrown the education system into disarray. UNESCO reports that over 1.1 billion learners have been affected globally. Major exam boards, including those for IGCSEs, A-Levels, and the IBDP, have canceled their annual end-of-year assessments.  The rushed implementation of distance learning has thrown the difficulties

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Why Covid-19 has proven tech’s ability to accelerate  The coronavirus pandemic has thrown the education system into disarray. UNESCO reports that over 1.1 billion learners have been affected globally. Major exam boards, including those for IGCSEs, A-Levels, and the IBDP, have canceled their annual end-of-year assessments.  The rushed implementation of distance learning has thrown the difficulties

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SaaS Design Unicorn Canva Announces Fresh Funding of US$60M

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Canva also made a slew of other announcements, including a new U.S. office Sydney-based software-as-a-service (SaaS) graphic design platform Canva has raised funding of $60 million in a round that has doubled its valuation to $6 billion, a statement from Canva has announced. Australian venture company Blackbird and Sequoia China led the round, with participation

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Canva also made a slew of other announcements, including a new U.S. office Sydney-based software-as-a-service (SaaS) graphic design platform Canva has raised funding of $60 million in a round that has doubled its valuation to $6 billion, a statement from Canva has announced. Australian venture company Blackbird and Sequoia China led the round, with participation

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