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Did you know that over 525 million people used the internet in Africa in 2019? If current growth trends continue, almost 75% of Africans are expected to come online by 2030.
African Changemaker
Fatoumata BA
Fatoumata is a Senegalese tech entrepreneur driving change in Africa’s venture capital space.
She believes in the power of technology as a catalyst in propelling socially conscious “leapfrog development” on the continent. This drive pushed her to found Janngo.africa Capital, Africa’s first social startup studio leveraging technology to build, grow and invest in pan-African ‘tech for good’ champions with proven business models and inclusive social impact.
Fatoumata is currently serving as the Founder and Executive Chair of Janngo Capital. Passionate about women’s entrepreneurship and empowerment, her career and commitment have earned her several distinctions, including being named The World Economic Forum Young Global Leader.
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Charles Oyamo is a Kenyan entrepreneur and the founder of Rethread Africa, a pioneering startup focused on tackling environmental challenges by transforming agricultural waste into biodegradable textile materials.
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A consortium of leading institutions, including the SA SME Fund, the Department of Science and Innovation (DSI), the Technology Innovation Agency (TIA), and E Squared Investments, has launched a R300 million (approximately $17 million) seed fund aimed at supporting tech startups in South Africa.
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AMAKA Studio has raised $2 million in seed funding, aimed at advancing its mission of empowering Black and African creators worldwide.
