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UNDP and UN Women have launched a joint financing initiative for Afghan women entrepreneurs, according to a UNDP press release. The initiative will expand access to finance for women seeking to start and grow their businesses.

Protego Ventures has closed its first fund at $125 million, establishing what the firm described as Israel’s first dedicated venture vehicle focused on early‑growth defense technology companies. The announcement comes as XTEND, the fund’s first portfolio company, completed its initial public offering on the New York Stock Exchange at a valuation of $1.5 billion.