The World Bank is a vital source of financial and technical assistance to developing countries around the world. Our vision is to create a world without poverty on a livable planet. We are not a bank in the common sense; we are made up of two unique development institutions owned by 189 member countries: the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) and the International Development Association (IDA). Each institution plays a different but collaborative role in advancing the vision of inclusive and sustainable globalization. The IBRD aims to reduce poverty in middle-income and creditworthy poorer countries, while IDA focuses …

Sectors: International development

We match international investors, business professionals, founders, talents and visitors with possibilities in Helsinki. Helsinki Partners is a city marketing, investment and talent attraction company owned by the City of Helsinki. Whether you’re looking to set up or expand your company, find quality deal flow and investment opportunities, the best location for your event or congress, or visit or find your new career in Finland’s capital, Helsinki, we are here to help. Our mission: Our mission is to promote the city’s sustainable growth and build Helsinki’s global reputation and brand. We do this by attracting international investments, businesses, talents and …

Sectors: Startup accelerator & VC

At Virgin, we’re all about creating unique customer experiences, challenging the status quo and championing people and the planet. For five decades, in five business sectors and on five continents, our purpose is to change business for good. The home of Virgin is Virgin Management – supporting the Branson family and the growth of the Virgin brand by developing and nurturing valuable Virgin businesses around the world. Virgin Management works alongside all the different Virgin companies and their teams around the world. We have interests spanning travel & leisure, health & wellness, music & entertainment, telecoms & media, financial services …

Sectors: Media

Official account of the United Nations. For peace, dignity & equality on a healthy planet. Founded at the end of the Second World War, the United Nations is an international organization made up of 193 Member States committed to maintaining international peace and security. Every day the UN works to tackle global challenges and deliver results for those most in need. Giving life-saving support to populations hit by humanitarian crises, helping build and keep the peace in conflict-ridden areas, supporting governments and their citizens to advance development and fight poverty, and promoting human rights worldwide are the core pillars of …

Sectors: International development