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Javelin Venture Partners Africa

Key Information

Organisation

Javelin

Status

Open

Type

Venture Capital

Amount

USD 100,000 – 1,000,000

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Description

Early-stage VC focusing on software and internet businesses in Africa.

Eligibility Criteria

Startups in Nigeria and Kenya at the pre-seed and seed stages.

Focus Sectors

Fintech, SaaS, Consumer Internet

Equity Terms

Minority equity; provides access to a network of Silicon Valley founders.

Startups That Could Apply

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Kasha Rwanda Women's health e-commerce

Ampersand Rwanda African electric moto pioneer

Kiira Motors Corporation East Africa's first solar bus

Zeepay Ghana Mobile money remittances for Africa

Farmerline Ghana Digital tools for Africa's farmers

Paymob MENA's payment infrastructure

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