Ventures Platform Fund II raises $84M to expand beyond Nigeria and back AI-enabled African startups Ventures Platform Fund II has closed an oversubscribed $84 million second fund to back early-stage …
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Technology
Nvidia invests $1.5 billion in SB Energy to fund data center
by Kim Stewartby Kim StewartNvidia Investment in SB Energy: $1.5 Billion Backing for New Data Center Nvidia to invest $1.5 billion in SB Energy as the company prepares to build, own and operate a …
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Phoenix Species Project pledges $200M to save 100 threatened species amid greenwashing debate Bezos-backed Phoenix Species Project pledges $200M to save 100 threatened species, funding local conservation from influential donors …
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Quebec school book funding at risk as $38M dedicated book allocation absorbed into $288M envelope Eight former ministers and book-industry groups warn Quebec school book funding is at risk after …
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Republican senators to advance Todd Blanche after rescission of $1.8bn anti-weaponisation fund Senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis will advance Todd Blanche’s DOJ nomination after he rescinded the $1.8bn anti-weaponisation …
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Politics
Canadian Liberal government plans to eliminate streaming contributions and fund industry publicly
Government signals plan to replace CRTC streaming services contributions with public funding Ottawa to end CRTC mandate requiring streaming services contributions, replacing them with public funding and a $600-million annual …
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Telus World of Science flooding forces months-long closure; CSU 52 establishes $175,000 emergency fund Flooding at Telus World of Science in Edmonton forces a months-long closure and temporary layoffs; CSU …
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Technology
Yosemite announces first close of $350M fund to back AI-driven cancer therapies
by Kim Stewartby Kim StewartYosemite venture firm eyes $350M fund as AI accelerates oncology company building Yosemite venture firm led by Reed Jobs is moving to close a $350 million second fund, leveraging AI …
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Edmonton sisters’ 7 Summit Snacks wins $10,000 Mastercard fund to grow fitness chocolate Edmonton’s 7 Summit Snacks wins $10,000 Mastercard award to expand fitness chocolate and energy bar sales, locally …
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Edmonton council approves dedicated renewal fund to tackle $2.8-billion infrastructure shortfall Edmonton council approves a dedicated renewal fund to close a $2.8-billion infrastructure shortfall, with phased tax increases from 2027, …