The Uplift. Lab

Exploring how capital flows and who it reaches.

At the intersection of impact capital, venture ecosystems, and strategic foresight — unpacking the structures shaping sustainable and inclusive growth.

Beyond mega-deals
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April 2026

Beyond mega-deals: who is really shaping Africa's startup ecosystem?

A closer look at Africa's VC landscape reveals a structurally uneven market shaped by concentration, perception effects, and shifting financing dynamics.

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From awareness to architecture
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February 2026

From awareness to architecture: scaling impact investing for systemic change

Using Causal Layered Analysis to examine why impact investing remains marginal despite decades of momentum.

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Imagining sustainable finance
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January 2026

Imagining sustainable finance as a culture, not a product

Is access to sustainable finance primarily an education problem? Or does resistance originate at a deeper, systemic level?

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How do you see sustainability evolving
Newsletter Edition
August 2025

How do you see sustainability evolving in your space?

With shifting policies and companies reassessing their commitments, big-picture thinking on sustainability has never felt more necessary.

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Who gets funded
Newsletter Edition
June 2025

Who gets funded? DEI, language, and access to capital

A mini global road-trip exploring the changing landscape of DEI across the US, Europe, and emerging markets.

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The hidden cost of quiet DEI
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May 2025

The hidden cost of quiet DEI in global finance

What happens to global progress on DEI when the country that conceptualized the notion no longer wants to use it?

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From compliance to competitive advantage
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April 2025

From compliance to competitive advantage: rethinking sustainability for SMEs

What if we've been looking at sustainability the wrong way? A networking conversation that changed how we think about it.

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From cyber risk to ESG risk
Newsletter Edition
April 2025

From cyber risk to ESG risk: why cybersecurity shapes sustainability

In 2022, a cyberattack targeted a French hospital. The consequences for sustainability were devastating — and underreported.

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