Op-Ed: Where the money is made | Platform Africa

Jayvash Nundoo, who leads the investment management and advisory divisions at SBM Cap, outlines a two-layer portfolio philosophy: a broad, low-cost ETF core for stability paired with active participation in thematic opportunities identified well before mainstream consensus. He cites uranium — where tightening supply and renewed political support for nuclear power drove a sharp sector re-rating — and the space sector, where capital continues flowing into rockets, satellites, and orbital commerce ahead of realized p…

7/20/2026

Obvious Ventures finds an obvious edge in ‘world positive’ solutions - ImpactAlpha

Obvious Ventures focuses on 'world positive' investments, backing startups that address global challenges while generating strong financial returns.

1/30/2026

Twitter co-founder’s Obvious Ventures raised over $360m to target 'planetary, human, economic health' - AltAssets Private Equity News

Obvious Ventures, founded by Twitter co-founder Ev Williams, raised over $360 million to invest in companies focused on planetary, human, and economic health across sustainable sectors.

1/28/2026

Obvious Ventures lands fund five with a 360-degree view of planetary, human, economic health - TechCrunch

Obvious Ventures has launched its fifth fund, focusing on a holistic approach to planetary, human, and economic health, continuing its mission-driven investment strategy.

1/26/2026

Fleetzero raises USD 43 million in Series A funding - Container News

Fleetzero has secured USD 43 million in Series A funding to advance its electric battery-powered ship technology, aiming to decarbonize the maritime shipping industry.

1/19/2026

Fleetzero Raises $43 Million Series A from Obvious Ventures, Maersk Growth, Breakthrough Energy Ventures, 8090 Industries and Others to Scale Shipping Electrification and Autonomy - PR Newswire

Fleetzero raised $43M in Series A funding led by Obvious Ventures, Maersk Growth, and Breakthrough Energy Ventures to advance electric and autonomous shipping technology at scale.

1/16/2026

Fleetzero secures $43 million to scale shipping electrification and autonomy - WorkBoat

Fleetzero has raised $43 million in funding to advance its efforts in electrifying commercial shipping and developing autonomous vessel technology, marking a significant step in maritime decarbonization.

1/16/2026

Parallel: $20 Million Series B Raised After Students Achieve 98% IEP Goal Success - Pulse 2.0

Parallel raised $20 million in Series B funding after demonstrating remarkable results, with students achieving a 98% success rate in meeting their Individualized Education Program (IEP) goals.

12/10/2025

OpenHands Raises $18.8 Million Series A - The SaaS News

OpenHands has secured $18.8 million in a Series A funding round, marking a significant milestone for the AI-powered software development platform as it looks to expand its capabilities and market reach.

11/20/2025

Obello Raises $8.5 Million in Seed Round - The SaaS News

Obello has successfully raised $8.5 million in a seed funding round, marking a significant milestone for the SaaS company as it looks to expand its platform and accelerate growth.

11/17/2025

Obello: $8.5 Million Seed Round Raised To Accelerate AI-Driven Creative Production For Leading Global Brands - Pulse 2.0

Obello has raised an $8.5 million seed round to accelerate its AI-driven creative production platform, aimed at helping leading global brands streamline and scale their content creation processes.

11/16/2025

Obello Raises $8.5M in Seed Funding - FinSMEs

Obello has successfully raised $8.5 million in seed funding. The investment will support the company's growth and development of its platform or services.

11/14/2025

Exclusive: Obello raises $8.5M for rule-following AI brand design - Axios

Obello has raised $8.5M in funding for its AI-powered brand design platform that ensures generated content follows brand guidelines and rules.

11/13/2025

Exclusive: Miyoko’s founder plans bid to buy back brand from liquidator - AgFunderNews

Miyoko's founder is planning to submit a bid to repurchase the plant-based dairy brand after it entered liquidation, according to an exclusive report by AgFunderNews.

11/5/2025

All In Food Closes $4M Led by Obvious Ventures and Launches In Retail - PR Newswire

All In Food has secured $4 million in funding led by Obvious Ventures and is now launching its products into retail channels, marking a significant milestone for the food company.

6/18/2025

Obvious Ventures, co-founded by Twitter's Evan Williams, plans to raise $400 million fund - CNBC

Obvious Ventures, the venture capital firm co-founded by Twitter co-founder Evan Williams, is planning to raise a $400 million fund to invest in companies focused on sustainability and social impact.

2/26/2025