SafetyWing raises $3.5 million to build “safety nets” for digital nomads

The round was led by Nordic and Baltic-focused VC byFounders. Credit Ease Fintech Fund and DG Incubation also participated.

HCAP Partners closes $150 million fund with a “good jobs” thesis

HCAP’s fourth fund, which closed its at $150 million, attracted limited partners including the Ford Foundation (as part of its $1 billion endowment carveout for mission-related investments), family offices and financial institutions.

Jobs for the Future grows investment capacity with Employment Technology Fund acquisition

Employment Technology Fund will become Jobs of the Future’s investment arm, making debt and equity investments.

From resistance to revival: Can the Democratic debates mobilize support for America’s inclusive economic agenda?

In this week’s debates in Detroit, policy wonks will spot in the planks of the presidential candidates proposals that draw on efforts for broad-based opportunity and ground-up economic growth that have been percolating for years in towns and cities across the U.S.

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.

NiYO raises $35 million to bank India’s blue collar workers

The company raised $35 million in Series A funding from India’s Horizons Ventures, China’s internet giant Tencent and JS Capital.

Techstars Impact cohort tackles animal and human health, fairer data and good jobs

The group joins 44 other impact startups that have been backed by Techstars since it launched its impact initiative in January 2018.