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TechCrunch
1 month ago
Startup companies

Pan-African VC Verod-Kepple closes its first fund at $60M | TechCrunch

VKAV closed its first fund at $60 million to support up to 21 growth-stage companies in Africa.
The fund received backing from various Japanese institutions and other global investors, aiming to bridge the gap for growth-stage capital in the region. [ more ]
TechCrunch
4 months ago
Startup companies

AI versus SaaS, EV charging, and a new $250M fund | TechCrunch

Vertice raises $25M to help companies reduce software and cloud spend
Electra raises $330M to build its own charging network for EVs
Build a Rocket Boy raises $110M despite not having any gaming titles in the market [ more ]
TechCrunch
2 months ago
Venture

Partech closes its second Africa fund at $300M+ to invest from seed to Series C | TechCrunch

Partech Africa II closed at €280 million, becoming the largest fund for African startups.
Investor activity in Africa declined by 50% in 2023, impacting all investment stages including seed and growth stage deals. [ more ]
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