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Uncovered Fund

Key Information

Organisation

Uncovered Fund

Status

Open

Type

Venture Capital

Amount

USD 50,000 – 500,000

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Description

Japanese VC fund focusing on the next generation of retail and distribution in Africa.

Eligibility Criteria

Startups in Kenya and Nigeria building for the mass market and supply chains.

Focus Sectors

RetailTech, Logistics, Fintech

Equity Terms

SAFE or Equity; specializes in trade and distribution systems.

Startups That Could Apply

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Hubtel Ghana Ghana's digital commerce pioneer

InstaDeep Tunisia AI champion acquired by BioNTech

Expensya Tunisia Tunisian tech success story

Trella Uber for trucks in MENA

mPharma Ghana Reimagining African pharmacy

Yoco South Africa Payments for SA small business

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