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SoftBank is leading a $280mn funding round in US location-mapping company Mapbox, as the Japanese conglomerate’s founder and chief executive Masayoshi Son steps up his dealmaking in artificial intelligence. The investment in San Francisco-based Mapbox,…

In April 2021, the United States announced its plan to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 50–52% from 2005 levels and achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. The critical components of President Biden’s plan to implement these targets include passing…

A recipient of the prestigious Commonwealth Club 2018’s Distinguished Citizen Award and the Earth Day Network 2018 Climate Visionary Award, Nancy Pfund stands as an exemplary and highly aspiring leader in the industry. To read…

Mika Brzezinski, Forbes Editor Maggie McGrath and 30/50 Summit Vice Chair Huma Abedin, join Morning Joe to reveal this year’s exceptional 50 Over 50 honorees, representing diverse industries and inspiring generations to pursue their dreams…

Nancy Pfund featured in Forbes 50 over 50: 2023 alongside actress Jamie Lee Curtis, activist Catherine Flowers and Astronaut Peggy Whitson. To read the full article, please visit: Forbes Photography: Celeste Sloman and Jamel Toppin

The company’s rockets are ferrying astronauts, launching satellites and dominating any competition Satellite operators and government agencies doing business in space are increasingly dependent on one company to help them reach orbit: Elon Musk’s SpaceX….

Since its introduction to the market several years ago, much has been written about Apeel, an innovative natural coating for fruit and vegetables that can help keep products fresh for longer and reduce food waste. Created by…

The opportunities available from the aggregation and interpretation of mass data are huge and could help attract investors and ensure more efficient electricity networks as the world races to try and achieve the UN goal…

Nancy Pfund, the founder and managing partner for DBL Partners, advises climate tech investors to “steer into uncharted waters,” like wildfire tech or biodiversity. Why she matters: Pfund, through DBL — which stands for Double Bottom…

DBL Partners was recognized as the Top Performing Venture (General) Fund Manager: America in the first annual edition of the Preqin Awards. This competitive honor is given to top industry performers across private capital and…

PORTLAND, Ore.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–ZincFive®, the world leader in nickel-zinc (NiZn) battery-based solutions for immediate power applications, has announced a strategic partnership with Orion Infrastructure Capital (OIC). The capital investment will provide ZincFive up to $80 million…