Seedstars Africa Ventures, a venture capital fund for African innovative entrepreneurs secures a 42 million$ investment!
As a member of LBO France Group, Seedstars Africa Ventures is a pioneering venture capital fund dedicated to driving innovation and growth across Africa.
Seedstars Africa Ventures I’s fund is bridging the equity gap by investing in early-stage companies leveraging digital technologies in climate solutions, food systems, energy access, internet connectivity, financial inclusion, and payments infrastructure.
To date, Seedstars Africa Ventures has committed $10 million across five transformative startups, creating over 2,000 jobs, enhancing energy access for 60 million people, providing internet connectivity to 60,000 households, serving 50,000 farmers, and empowering 30,000 individuals financially.
This first close is supported by key institutions such as the African Development Bank Group and the European Investment Bank (EIB).
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