Commonwealth News
Cypher Capital announces $100 Mn blockchain fund; sets aside $40 Mn for Indian startups
Mar 24, 2022
Cypher Capital, an investment management firm announces the launch of a global $100 Mn blockchain-focused fund. Of this, about 40% of the funds will target the emerging blockchain and crypto startups in India. The investments will be in related domains like DeFi,...
Grenada gearing up for August Carnival amidst worrying concerns
Mar 23, 2022
Grenada plans to host “the Caribbean’s biggest summer festival in August” even after Prime Minister Dr Keith Mitchell warnings. PM has urged Grenadians to follow the policies and keep track of the spread of the virus COVID-19. According to him, Spicemas Corporation...
Commonwealth Games 2022 Queen’s Baton Relay finishes epic journey of Australia
Mar 23, 2022
The Commonwealth Games Queen's Baton Relay completes its visit to Australia where over 50 Australian baton bearers rekindled memories of representing their country. The baton will now head to the Americas where the first port of call will be in Belize. Read the...
Africa Investment Forum Virtual boardrooms attract $32.8 billion in investment interest
Mar 22, 2022
The Africa Investment Forum's three-day virtual boardroom draws $32.8 billion in investment interest in bankable projects. According to the African Development Bank Group President, Dr Akinwumi A. Adesina, about 500 project sponsors, investors, deal brokers and...
UK startup develops world’s first biodegradable plastic that can be recycled too
Mar 22, 2022
Polymateria, a UK-based technology startup finds a way to alter the properties of plastic to make it biodegradable and recyclable as well. This Imperial College, London, startup will be the first company in the world to offer such a solution without producing...
Drone tech startup AUS signs lease financing deal with Grip
Mar 21, 2022
Alternative investment platform Grip and Aarav Unmanned Systems (AUS) enters a deal that will allow retail investors to invest in the growing drone market in India. This first-of-its-kind deal will enable AUS to build new revenue streams with lease financing options...