The Empower Africa Business Platform is Now Live !!!
The move marks a significant milestone for the region’s startup ecosystem as Antler seeks to empower aspiring entrepreneurs and drive innovation by providing essential financial support and mentorship.
The $60 million Fund is specifically earmarked to invest in early-stage startups with exceptional promise and potential across various sectors, including technology, healthcare, fintech, e-commerce, and artificial intelligence.
North Africa has increasingly gained traction as a fertile ground for startups and innovation, with many entrepreneurs tackling complex challenges and developing disruptive solutions.
With Antler’s entry into the scene, aspiring founders can now access the resources and support needed to turn their visionary ideas into reality.
Antler adopts a unique approach to investing by building companies from the ground up, providing selected founders with an initial capital injection and an immersive program that offers hands-on support, mentorship, and access to a vast global network of experts and investors.
Dutch development finance institution FMO has announced a $10 million investment in the Regional MSME Investment Fund for Sub-Saharan Africa (REGMIFA).
Swedfund, Sweden’s development finance institution, has committed $10 million to Novastar Ventures’ Africa People + Planet Fund III (NVIII), a venture capital fund targeting early-stage businesses in Africa.
The Mastercard Foundation has announced a significant expansion of its partnerships with the Campaign for Female Education (CAMFED) and the Forum for African Women Educationalists (FAWE) to support young women and girls in Africa.