500 Global, one of the world’s most active venture capital firms1, announced today the launch of its Sustainable Innovation Program, an initiative designed to support mission-driven founders building commercially viable solutions to sustainability challenges across the global south. Rooted in the belief that the next generation of global growth will be driven by sustainable, inclusive innovation rooted in local leadership, the Sustainable Innovation Program brings together strategic capital, ...

Thredd, a leading next-generation global issuer processor, today announced it has become the first to offer its travel agency customers real time payment control through new flexible product codes made possible through the Mastercard Wholesale Program (MWP). This new capability enables Thredd’s customers to better respond to supplier needs based on geography, product type and volume, while optimizing business-to-business travel payments through greater visibility, adaptability, and control. T...

Kinaxis® (TSX:KXS), a global leader in end-to-end supply chain orchestration, today announced that PL Developments (PLD), a leading manufacturer and distributer of over-the-counter pharmaceuticals and healthcare products, has selected the Kinaxis Maestro™ platform to meet growing demand from consumers and major U.S. retailer partners. By replacing manual tools and spreadsheets with AI-powered orchestration and predictive planning, PLD will accelerate the delivery of essential healthcare product...