Acquisition AI/ML MEGA DEAL

$680M

InstaDeep

Tunisia January 2023 North Africa

About this Deal

BioNTech acquired InstaDeep for $680M the largest African startup exit.

Investors

Lead: BioNTech

BioNTech

Other Rounds by InstaDeep

Acquisition $680M Jan 2023

Deal Details

Amount$680M

TypeAcquisition

InstrumentEquity

SectorAI/ML

FounderMale-led

StatusClosed

Company

InstaDeep
Startup · Tunis

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SNCFT - Société Nationale des Chemins de Fer Tunisiens National railway

Tunisia Citrus Sector Major citrus producer

Magasin Général Tunisia Major supermarket chain

Yazaki Tunisia Automotive components

Tunisia Fisheries Sector Mediterranean fisheries

Djerba Island Famous tourist island

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Karim Beguir Founder @ InstaDeep Tunisia

Karim Jouini Founder @ Expensya

Karim Jouini Founder @ Expensya

Karim Beguir Founder @ InstaDeep

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