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Protein synthesis is critical for advancing many biotechnology applications like drug development. Our portfolio company Tierra Biosciences is harnessing the power of #AI to enable scalable, efficient, and cost-effective solutions for protein production. Read more on how technology is slashing the time and cost typically associated with protein development, here: https://lnkd.in/eftGujKd #Prosus #Technology #Bioscience #ProteinSynthesis

Prosus Group-owned PayU is at the heart of the digital payments revolution in India, where access to digital payments is expected to explode in the next five years. Read our article to learn more about how PayU brings financial inclusion to the world's most populous country: https://shorturl.at/iFhTc. #Prosus #India #DigitalIndia

We're thrilled to announce that Prajna Khanna, our Global Head of Sustainability at Prosus Group & Naspers Limited, will join the Board of Directors of The Partnership for Carbon Accounting Financials (PCAF).   Since its inception in 2019, PCAF has collaborated with over 490 financial institutions to set and achieve climate targets for the financial industry. Together, we're making strides towards a sustainable future!   Head to our newsroom to learn more: https://shorturl.at/o5QE7.   #Prosus #Naspers #Sustainability #Impact

The dawn of useful and scalable quantum computing is coming. According to new data, Quantum chips produced by Prosus Group-backed Oxford Ionics are the highest-performing in the world, with over twice the performance of previous world records. The ability to build these highest-performing quantum chips at scale on existing semiconductor factories is significant and starts to unlock the commercial case for quantum computing. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/enXiRnQS. #Prosus #QuantumComputing #QuantumTechnology #Innovation

In India you can now get toys delivered to your door in 10 minutes or less, thanks to a new partnership between Swiggy and Hamleys of London. Since adding toys to its quick commerce platform Swiggy has seen a 300 fold increase in orders. Read more on this exciting partnership here: https://lnkd.in/ewiQ9SMh #Prosus #Ecommerce #India #Technology

Global meat consumption is higher now than it was ten years ago. With over eight billion mouths to feed, that's rapidly becoming unsustainable. Prime Roots is rising to the challenge by using koji mushrooms to create award-winning plant-based deli meats in a nutritious and sustainable way. Co-founders Kimberlie Le and Joshua Nixon share their company's vision and explain why they believe the future is fungi. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gqSEnkqf. #Prosus #Food #Technology #PlantBased

In our latest Who's who video, we hear from Gunjan Shukla, global CFO of Prosus Edtech. Gunjan talks about the opportunity to create massive disruptors in edtech who have a global impact. He also speaks about how we support our portfolio companies as long-term investors. Find out more in the video below. #Prosus #Careers #AI #Technology

AI has a transformative role to play in reducing stress and improving mental well-being in the classroom. A recent Brainly study of almost 16,000 students showed that 79% believed Al had the ability to reduce stress in school. To help with this, Brainly recently launched Test Prep, a tool that uses AI to revolutionise the way that students prepare for exams. Read our blog to understand how AI can help reduce stress and build confidence in academic pursuits: https://lnkd.in/ekJG7cWR. #Prosus #EdTech #AI #MentalHealth

We're excited about the news that Marie-Anne Popp will step up as interim Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at Delivery Hero, part of our food delivery portfolio. Since joining Delivery Hero, Popp has helped optimise the company's financial processes and implemented systems to support Delivery Hero’s growth and efficiency. Follow the link to read more on the announcement. https://lnkd.in/exB9TDKw #Prosus #FoodDelivery #Food #Technology

Pride month has concluded and we’re happy to have been part of the celebrations at Prosus, and to show support for the LGBTQIA+ community. As well as announcing our new partnership with Open For Business, we ran activities across the company to help educate and make us all aware of greater inclusion for all. Check out some of the photos from our events, including an online talk with Priya Nalkur, Ed.D. and our Global Head of Talent, Engagement and Diversity Tessie Kroes; our tasty Pride-themed treats; and our VP of Sustainability Prajna Khanna’s discussion on better LGBTQ+ inclusion in company ESG strategies at a Workplace Pride event. #Pride #Prosus #StrongerTogether