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 actively fund innovative companies within the two evolving fields of Digital technologies and Life sciences. Seventure Partners is a long term equity investor that actively supports innovative companies aiming at generating positive impacts on Humankind, Society, Sustainability and the Planet. With €950m net commitments under management as of the end of 2022, Seventure is a leading venture capital firm in Europe investing since 1997 in innovative businesses with high growth potential in 2 main areas: Life sciences (Biotech, Health & digital Health, Nutrition, Foodtech, Blue Economy, Aquaculture, Animal & Agriculture, Sport & Wellness ...) with a specific interest for …

Sectors: Startup accelerator & VC

A Global Catalyst For Aquaculture And Alternative Seafood Innovation The idea for Hatch was conceived in late 2017 by co-founders Carsten Krome, Georg Baunach and Wayne Murphy. Our vision is to achieve the least-possible footprint of farmed and alternative seafood for the benefit of the oceans, terrestrial ecosystems and future generations. After 6 years in operation, Hatch has invested in more than 39 companies, run four (going on five) successful accelerator cohorts, raised a first US $8M fund and the second $70M Blue Revolution Fund as well as established offices in Hawaii, Norway and Singapore. The team has grown to …

Sectors: Startup accelerator & VC

[Automatic translation follows] Much more than a job! Lidl established itself in France in 1989. We have experienced very rapid expansion which has allowed us to become a key player in mass distribution. Lidl France now has 45,000 employees, more than 1,570 stores, 25 Regional Directorates and a head office on 2 sites: in Strasbourg which brings together all the administrative support functions (HR Administration and Training, Finance, IT) and in Rungis where we have grouped together all the operational support functions (Central Purchasing, Logistics and Supply Chain, Real Estate, Technical, Business Development, Investments, HR, Legal and General Expenses). In …

Sectors: Retail and Distribution

Stichting DOEN is het fonds van de Nationale Postcode Loterij en de VriendenLoterij. The DOEN Foundation's ambition is to help build a sustainable world in which everyone can participate. DOEN promotes sustainable, cultural and social pioneers. DOEN receives its revenues from the Dutch Postcode Lottery and the Friends Lottery. The DOEN Foundation promotes people and enterprises that take the lead in the field of sustainable, cultural and social innovation. DOEN finds these innovators, supports and inspires them and brings them together. Duurzame Energie, Duurzaam Ondernemen, Sociaal Ondernemen, Participaties, Leningen, Subsidies, Bewonersinitiatieven, Regeneratieve Economie, Kunst en Cultuur, and Social Practice

Enabling entrepreneurs to sustainably revolutionize agrifood systems, globally. The Yield Lab formed in 2014 to address a lack of capital and support for early stage agriculture technology companies. Agriculture innovation is essential in sustainably feeding a rising global population. We enable entrepreneurs to revolutionize agrifood systems, globally. We do this through our 4 funds in Europe, Latin America, Asia Pacific, and North America. Each region invests in seed stage to growth stage agrifoodtech companies, provides and international business connections and the resources of the entire Yield Lab international network. ~90 portfolio companies, and 4 international locations since our founding, we …

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