Investors swarm to the growing “famtech” market for new parents

The generational shift is driving a new wave of innovative to tackle the challenges of parenting in the modern age—from the need for more informed healthcare for moms and newborns to juggling the demands of childcare and careers.

Wire Group’s new impact fund-of-funds offers global footprint for Dutch family offices

The firm is launching a €60 million impact fund-of-funds targeting sustainable food and agriculture, access to clean energy and healthcare, and conservation around the globe.

Beyond Coal: Three tech-driven projects model a more diverse and sustainable Appalachian economy

In part two of ImpactAlpha’s series on Appalachia’s post-coal future, three projects offer a potential roadmap for other communities looking to diversify away from coal.

Getting drones to deliver for global development

In a new report, “Drones for Development,” Devex surveys the state of use of unmanned aerial vehicles in global development today and identifies ways to fulfill their potential for impact.

Pink Farms secures early funding to bring vertical farming to Brazil

The funding round was backed by agribusiness venture capital firm SP Ventures and seed venture fund Capital Lab.

Clean water startup Aquvio raises capital to build out purification technology

The company has raised an undisclosed amount of pre-Series A funding from India’s Technology Development Board, early-stage impact investor and accelerator Villgro, and the Indian Institute of Technology in Kanpur.

New Media Ventures backs startups engaging new voters and voices

New Media Ventures has invested $50 million over the last decade in 70 companies developing new methods and platforms for engaging people in politics, news, and social activism.

The Brief: New mom economy, sustainable salmon in Lesotho, bringing payments in-house, corporate forest risk, worker solutions

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Forest risk: Losses – and opportunities – mount in corporate supply chains

Global corporations including Walmart, Estee Lauder and IKEA are putting their brands and supply chains at risk by failing to disclose deforestation risks.