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Notable investors in the fund include British International Investment (BII), the The Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP), UK charity Shell Foundation and impact investor DOEN Participaties B.V. This investment represents a significant boost for the African climate tech ecosystem, providing much-needed capital to support the development and scaling of innovative solutions to the continent’s pressing environmental challenges. With climate change posing a significant threat to African economies and communities, Equator’s investment in these startups has been backed to drive real impact and create sustainable change.

The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) has secured a $350 million loan from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) to enhance its support for private sector operations in Africa.

Huawei announced a significant expansion of its digital skills training program in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Fifteen technology startups from across Africa have been chosen to join the latest cohort of the Google for Startups Accelerator: Africa.