Tag Archives: Davos

17Jan/23

Trip.com Group participates in World Economic Forum 2023, reaffirming crucial role of travel in global economy

Leading online global travel service provider, Trip.com Group, is driving the ongoing recovery of travel at the prestigious World Economic Forum (WEF). Trip.com Group Chief Executive Officer, Jane Sun, attended the in-person forum held in Davos, Switzerland that brings together leaders from government, business, and civil society to address the state of the world and discuss priorities for the year ahead. Continue reading

12Sep/22

Janngo Capital Startup Fund, Africa’s largest gender equal tech VC fund, reaches the first close of its €60 million new fund

At the eve of the 77th Session of the UN General Assembly (UNGA), Janngo Capital Startup Fund (JCSF) has announced its first close at EUR34 million (approximately US$36 million) in capital commitments. Launched in Davos in 2020, Janngo Capital’s latest fund will invest 50% of its proceeds in companies founded, co-founded, or benefiting women. Backed by global financial institutions as well as leading private corporations, the fund management company plans to invest EUR60 million (approximately US$63 million) in startups leveraging technology to leapfrog development and achieve SDGs in Africa. Continue reading