Unreasonable Ventures
companies headquartered in countries, mitigating metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions and impacting the lives of more than people.
386
Ventures
Added 39 in the last year
$13 bn
Total Financing Raised By Unreasonable Ventures
$10 bn
Total Revenue Generated By Unreasonable Ventures
1.5 m
Jobs Supported By Unreasonable Ventures
38%
Led by Women CEOs
57%
Traditionally Under-Represented CEOs (86% of the Fortune 500 CEOs are White Men)
Through the efforts of 17 Unreasonable Ventures, 28,592,650 individuals have gained access to relevant skills for employment, decent work, or entrepreneurship.
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This is the equivalent of every person in Australia gaining new skills for better employment opportunities.
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The number of individuals is so vast, it's like providing everyone living in North Korea with the ability to enhance their livelihoods.
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It's as if the entire population of Ghana was given the tools to step into a more sustainable and dignified profession.
As a result of 11 Unreasonable Ventures, 17,419,536 people have gained access to affordable and quality technical, vocational, and tertiary education, including university.
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That's equivalent to providing education to the entire population of the Netherlands.
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This is like offering university education to every person in the city of New York twice.
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This equates to filling 872 Stanford Universities to their full student capacity.
Through the services and products of 9 Unreasonable Ventures, 1,625,094 teachers have been trained.
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This is nearly equivalent to providing training to every teacher in Spain.
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This is comparable to training every teacher in Los Angeles for nearly 160 years.
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It's like having a trained teacher for every public primary school in the whole of Africa.
The products or services of 88 Unreasonable Ventures have resulted in a reduction of 91,691,413 metric tons of CO2 equivalent greenhouse gas emissions.
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This is equivalent to taking approximately 19.8 million cars off the road for a year, which is about the number of cars in the entire country of Germany.
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This amount of reduction is comparable to the annual carbon sequestration of 1.5 billion pine trees, which would cover an area greater than the entire United Kingdom.
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This reduction is like shutting down about 25 coal-fired power plants for a year, equivalent to the total number of such plants in Poland.
Collectively, our portfolio's 46 companies have sold 74,505,058 products that support sustainable sourcing and production.
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This is nearly three times the population of Spain, meaning that every single person could own two products and still have some left over.
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If each product were a tree, it would cover an area nearly twice the size of Wales, creating a massive forest.
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Imagine every resident in New York City having at least 9 such sustainable products. That's the scale we're talking about.
Through the efforts of 38 Unreasonable Ventures, 3,018,412,469 kilograms of waste have been diverted by prevention, reduction, recycling, and/or reuse.
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This is the equivalent weight to about 500,000 adult blue whales, the largest mammal on Earth.
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That's the same as 600 times the weight of all the gold ever mined.
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This volume could fill the Great Pyramid of Giza 23 times.
20 Unreasonable Ventures have sold a total of 153,141,855 kg of food/nutritional products.
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This is roughly equivalent to the weight of 30,628 blue whales, the largest animal known to have ever existed.
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This amount of food could stack up to 10 times the height of Mount Everest if each kilogram was represented by a cube with 10cm edges.
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If evenly distributed, this could provide a hearty meal to every person in Europe.
Our portfolio of 14 companies have contributed to a massive savings of 313 billion liters of water through increased water-use efficiency.
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This is comparable to filling up 125,270 Olympic-sized swimming pools, each holding 2.5 million liters of water.
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This is equivalent to the total amount of water in Champlain Lake, the seventh-largest natural freshwater lake in the United States.
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Imagine everyone on Earth, all 7.8 billion people, having a 40-liter water ration for a day. That's how much water has been saved.
As a result of 14 Unreasonable Ventures, 4,148,457 farmers have implemented more sustainable food production systems and resilient agricultural practices, thereby increasing productivity and production.
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That's equivalent to every farmer in Spain, France, and Italy combined switching to sustainable practices.
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This is like the entire farming population of Australia increasing their productivity twice over.
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It's as if every single person in Los Angeles suddenly became a more sustainable farmer.
As a result of 10 Unreasonable Ventures, 899,887,606 people have received access to affordable health coverage/care.
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That's more than the entire population of Europe, providing a health coverage safety net to a whole continent's worth of people.
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This is comparable to giving access to every single resident of the United States, Indonesia, and Brazil combined.
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If each of these individuals formed a single file line, it would circle the Earth more than 18 times.
Through the collective efforts of 9 Unreasonable Ventures, 35,601,770 people have been treated for non-communicable (chronic) diseases.
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This is comparable to providing treatment to the entire population of Canada.
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It's like setting up a global health clinic that effectively served all the residents of Tokyo, Seoul, and New York City combined.
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This would be like every single person in Peru getting a medical check-up and treatment for a chronic disease.
As a result of 8 Unreasonable Ventures, 67,001,139 communities are now monitoring and treating their hazardous chemicals, air, water, and soil pollution.
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This is nearly equivalent to every single community in India taking action against pollution.
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That's like if every community in Canada, UK, and Germany combined started treating their hazardous pollution.
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This number is greater than the total number of cities in the world, which is estimated to be around 4,416. This means that, on average, each city has over 15,000 communities that have started treating their pollution.
Through the work of 40 Unreasonable Ventures, 2,449,826 individuals have gained decent work or productive employment.
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This is like providing jobs to every single resident of Jamaica.
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It's as if we've filled the entire city of Houston, Texas with gainfully employed individuals.
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Imagine if all the residents of Botswana suddenly found decent jobs - that's our impact.
Our portfolio of 34 companies has provided 1,918,453 women with steady, decent employment.
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This is equivalent to every woman in Latvia having a steady, decent job.
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This is the equivalent of creating employment for every woman in a city as large as Phoenix, USA.
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That's like providing stable and decent employment for twice the female population of Fiji.
Our portfolio of 21 companies has empowered 937,788 women to fulfill a leadership role.
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This is equivalent to every woman in Oslo, Norway becoming a leader.
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This is approximately the same as all of the women working in the technology sector in the United States.
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This could populate a city the size of San Francisco entirely with women in leadership positions.
December 7, 2023
LanzaTech
Dr. Jennifer Holmgren, CEO of LanzaTech, is recognized for her work in sustainable fuel production. LanzaTech's technology converts waste gases into ethanol, reducing carbon emissions. Holmgren's achievements are highlighted in Bloomberg, Yahoo... Dr. Jennifer Holmgren, CEO of LanzaTech, is recognized for her work in sustainable fuel production. LanzaTech's technology converts waste gases into ethanol, reducing carbon emissions. Holmgren's achievements are highlighted in Bloomberg, Yahoo Finance, and Time's inaugural TIME100 Climate list.
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November 30, 2023
MycoTechnology
Mycotechnology, a food technology company, has appointed Michael Leonard as its new CEO. Leonard brings extensive experience in the food industry and will lead the company in its mission to develop sustainable and innovative food solutions. Mycotechnology, a food technology company, has appointed Michael Leonard as its new CEO. Leonard brings extensive experience in the food industry and will lead the company in its mission to develop sustainable and innovative food solutions.
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November 29, 2023
JALA
Indonesian shrimp farming start-up Jala has raised $13.1 million in a Series A funding round. The company plans to use the funds to expand its operations and improve its technology for sustainable shrimp farming. Indonesian shrimp farming start-up Jala has raised $13.1 million in a Series A funding round. The company plans to use the funds to expand its operations and improve its technology for sustainable shrimp farming.
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November 29, 2023
MicroHarvest
Biotech firm MicroHarvest has opened a pilot plant in Lisbon to produce alternative protein for aquaculture. The plant will use a fermentation process to produce single-cell protein, which can be used as feed for fish and other animals. Another... Biotech firm MicroHarvest has opened a pilot plant in Lisbon to produce alternative protein for aquaculture. The plant will use a fermentation process to produce single-cell protein, which can be used as feed for fish and other animals. Another company, Insectum, has launched a system to convert black soldier flies into feed.
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November 24, 2023
Alchemy Foodtech
Singapore-based startup Alchemy Foodtech has signed a memorandum of understanding and investment agreement with Ting Li, the investment arm of Chinese food conglomerate Giants Group. The multimillion-dollar deal will support Alchemy Foodtech's... Singapore-based startup Alchemy Foodtech has signed a memorandum of understanding and investment agreement with Ting Li, the investment arm of Chinese food conglomerate Giants Group. The multimillion-dollar deal will support Alchemy Foodtech's efforts to reduce sugar and carb content in food products.
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November 25, 2023
Orxa Energies
Orxa Energies has launched the e-bike Mantis, targeting the high-end segment and aiming to compete with Revolt and Ultraviolette. The company has also partnered with Nunam Technologies for sustainable battery lifecycle management. The Mantis is... Orxa Energies has launched the e-bike Mantis, targeting the high-end segment and aiming to compete with Revolt and Ultraviolette. The company has also partnered with Nunam Technologies for sustainable battery lifecycle management. The Mantis is priced at INR 3.6 lakh.
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December 6, 2023
Lidya
Lidya, a Nigerian fintech startup, has launched new products including a digital savings account and a credit card. However, the company has also announced that it will be closing its operations in Nigeria to focus on other markets. Lidya, a Nigerian fintech startup, has launched new products including a digital savings account and a credit card. However, the company has also announced that it will be closing its operations in Nigeria to focus on other markets.
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December 6, 2023
Re:Dish
Redish, a company focused on building infrastructure for circularity, has been recognized on Inc.'s 2023 Best in Business list. The company's founder, Kevin J. Ryan, discusses his vision for creating a sustainable future and the challenges of... Redish, a company focused on building infrastructure for circularity, has been recognized on Inc.'s 2023 Best in Business list. The company's founder, Kevin J. Ryan, discusses his vision for creating a sustainable future and the challenges of...
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November 23, 2023
Greenway
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has granted $6.5 million to Greenway Appliances to promote clean cooking in rural India. The partnership aims to reduce carbon emissions and improve the health and well-being of rural communities. The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has granted $6.5 million to Greenway Appliances to promote clean cooking in rural India. The partnership aims to reduce carbon emissions and improve the health and well-being of rural communities.
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November 21, 2023
Lifeed
Lifeed, an Italian startup, has developed an artificial intelligence tool called Radar that helps individuals discover their human potential and apply it to their work. The tool aims to improve employee well-being and productivity. Lifeed, an Italian startup, has developed an artificial intelligence tool called Radar that helps individuals discover their human potential and apply it to their work. The tool aims to improve employee well-being and productivity.
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November 18, 2023
Cambrian
Cambrian, a wastewater treatment firm, has raised $200 million in funding from Pennybacker Capital. The company's innovative technology uses microbes to treat wastewater, reducing costs and environmental impact. Cambrian aims to expand its... Cambrian, a wastewater treatment firm, has raised $200 million in funding from Pennybacker Capital. The company's innovative technology uses microbes to treat wastewater, reducing costs and environmental impact. Cambrian aims to expand its operations and become a leader in the water and wastewater treatment industry.
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November 20, 2023
Goterra
Goterra, a climate tech startup, has expanded its food waste management operations to Queensland, Australia. The company uses AI and robotics to process organic waste, reducing landfill and greenhouse gas emissions. Goterra was recognized as one... Goterra, a climate tech startup, has expanded its food waste management operations to Queensland, Australia. The company uses AI and robotics to process organic waste, reducing landfill and greenhouse gas emissions. Goterra was recognized as one of Australia's top 50 innovative companies in 2023.
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November 17, 2023
C16 Biosciences
Lab-grown oil could soon be a reality, following the success of lab-grown meat. This development has the potential to revolutionize the oil industry and reduce dependence on traditional oil extraction methods. Estée Lauder and Nykaa have also... Lab-grown oil could soon be a reality, following the success of lab-grown meat. This development has the potential to revolutionize the oil industry and reduce dependence on traditional oil extraction methods. Estée Lauder and Nykaa have also...
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December 5, 2023
Keel Labs
Keel Labs has showcased its Kelsun fiber at Stella McCartney's Material Innovations exhibit during COP28 in Dubai. The Kelsun fiber is a sustainable alternative to traditional synthetic fibers, made from renewable resources and reducing... Keel Labs has showcased its Kelsun fiber at Stella McCartney's Material Innovations exhibit during COP28 in Dubai. The Kelsun fiber is a sustainable alternative to traditional synthetic fibers, made from renewable resources and reducing environmental impact in the fashion industry.
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December 5, 2023
Marvelous Foods
China's 2030 carbon reduction goal will prioritize national security over reforms in the food industry. The government aims to reduce carbon emissions, but will not impose strict regulations on the food sector to ensure food security and stability. China's 2030 carbon reduction goal will prioritize national security over reforms in the food industry. The government aims to reduce carbon emissions, but will not impose strict regulations on the food sector to ensure food security and stability.
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December 2, 2023
rePurpose Global
This article discusses the impact of plastic pollution on the environment and the role of businesses in transitioning to a circular economy. It highlights the need for sustainable practices and innovative solutions to reduce plastic waste and... This article discusses the impact of plastic pollution on the environment and the role of businesses in transitioning to a circular economy. It highlights the need for sustainable practices and innovative solutions to reduce plastic waste and...
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November 30, 2023
Voyager Space Holdings
NASA is using artificial intelligence (AI) to explore space more efficiently. The AI system, called AEGIS, can analyze vast amounts of data from telescopes and identify interesting celestial objects, potentially leading to new discoveries and... NASA is using artificial intelligence (AI) to explore space more efficiently. The AI system, called AEGIS, can analyze vast amounts of data from telescopes and identify interesting celestial objects, potentially leading to new discoveries and...
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November 30, 2023
Hydroleap
IX Technology and Hydroleap have partnered to develop sustainable solutions for data centers. The collaboration aims to reduce water and energy consumption in data centers by implementing Hydroleap's water treatment technology, which can remove... IX Technology and Hydroleap have partnered to develop sustainable solutions for data centers. The collaboration aims to reduce water and energy consumption in data centers by implementing Hydroleap's water treatment technology, which can remove impurities and recycle water.
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November 30, 2023
Aspect Biosystems
Aspect Biosystems, a biotech company specializing in 3D bioprinting, has been recognized by Fast Company as one of the world's most innovative companies for its advancements in creating functional human tissues for medical research and therapeutic... Aspect Biosystems, a biotech company specializing in 3D bioprinting, has been recognized by Fast Company as one of the world's most innovative companies for its advancements in creating functional human tissues for medical research and therapeutic applications.
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November 29, 2023
OLIO
Tessa Clarke, co-founder of food-sharing app Olio, discusses the challenges faced by female entrepreneurs in the male-dominated investment industry. She highlights the lack of diversity and the need for more support and funding for women-led... Tessa Clarke, co-founder of food-sharing app Olio, discusses the challenges faced by female entrepreneurs in the male-dominated investment industry. She highlights the lack of diversity and the need for more support and funding for women-led businesses.
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November 29, 2023
Ubongo
Mwasi, a Tanzanian tech company, aims to empower women through technology. They provide training and resources to help women develop digital skills and start their own businesses. Mwasi believes that technology is a tool for transformation and can... Mwasi, a Tanzanian tech company, aims to empower women through technology. They provide training and resources to help women develop digital skills and start their own businesses. Mwasi believes that technology is a tool for transformation and can...
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November 22, 2023
Jasberry
Peetachai "Neil" Dejkraisak and Pornthida "Palmmy" Wong, two talented chefs from Thailand, are gaining recognition in the culinary world. Their innovative and authentic approach to Thai cuisine has earned them praise and opportunities to showcase... Peetachai "Neil" Dejkraisak and Pornthida "Palmmy" Wong, two talented chefs from Thailand, are gaining recognition in the culinary world. Their innovative and authentic approach to Thai cuisine has earned them praise and opportunities to showcase...
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November 20, 2023
Zypp Electric
Indian electric vehicle logistics platform Zypp has experienced a fivefold increase in revenues, but its relationship with rider partners is uncertain. The company's growth has been driven by the surge in demand for last-mile delivery services... Indian electric vehicle logistics platform Zypp has experienced a fivefold increase in revenues, but its relationship with rider partners is uncertain. The company's growth has been driven by the surge in demand for last-mile delivery services...
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November 18, 2023
Invisible Company
China's first-ever design showcase at Dutch Design Week in Hong Kong highlights the country's emerging design talent. The event aims to promote cultural exchange and collaboration between Chinese and international designers, showcasing innovative... China's first-ever design showcase at Dutch Design Week in Hong Kong highlights the country's emerging design talent. The event aims to promote cultural exchange and collaboration between Chinese and international designers, showcasing innovative...
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November 18, 2023
Strawcture Eco
Shriti Pandey, founder of Strawcture Eco, discusses her sustainable construction company at the Sankalp Global Summit 2023. She highlights the importance of eco-friendly building materials and the need for more sustainable practices in the... Shriti Pandey, founder of Strawcture Eco, discusses her sustainable construction company at the Sankalp Global Summit 2023. She highlights the importance of eco-friendly building materials and the need for more sustainable practices in the construction industry.
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November 18, 2023
Mission Zero Technologies
A UK consortium has been awarded £138 million to develop sustainable aviation fuel. The project aims to produce low-carbon fuel from waste materials, reducing greenhouse gas emissions in the aviation industry and contributing to the country's... A UK consortium has been awarded £138 million to develop sustainable aviation fuel. The project aims to produce low-carbon fuel from waste materials, reducing greenhouse gas emissions in the aviation industry and contributing to the country's net-zero goals.
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November 17, 2023
Tata 1mg
Tata 1mg has surpassed PharmEasy to become the leader in India's e-pharmacy market. The competition between the two companies highlights the growing popularity of online pharmacies in the country and the increasing demand for convenient healthcare... Tata 1mg has surpassed PharmEasy to become the leader in India's e-pharmacy market. The competition between the two companies highlights the growing popularity of online pharmacies in the country and the increasing demand for convenient healthcare services.
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November 13, 2023
SkyHive
SkyHive, a workforce optimization platform, is expanding its operations in Europe. The company aims to help organizations optimize their workforce by using artificial intelligence and machine learning to match employees with the right roles and... SkyHive, a workforce optimization platform, is expanding its operations in Europe. The company aims to help organizations optimize their workforce by using artificial intelligence and machine learning to match employees with the right roles and skills.
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November 13, 2023
OrganoClick AB
Organoclick AB, a Swedish materials technology company, has published its interim report for Q3 2023. The report highlights the company's strong financial performance, with increased sales and improved profitability. Organoclick attributes its... Organoclick AB, a Swedish materials technology company, has published its interim report for Q3 2023. The report highlights the company's strong financial performance, with increased sales and improved profitability. Organoclick attributes its success to growing demand for sustainable and environmentally friendly products.
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November 11, 2023
The EVERY Company
A growing number of companies are developing plant-based and lab-grown proteins to meet the rising demand for sustainable and ethical food options. These alternatives are gaining popularity due to concerns about animal welfare and environmental... A growing number of companies are developing plant-based and lab-grown proteins to meet the rising demand for sustainable and ethical food options. These alternatives are gaining popularity due to concerns about animal welfare and environmental...
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