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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
Laureen Kouassi-Olsson
Laureen is a seasoned executive in the African financial services and private equity industries.
She has over a decade of experience in investing in private
companies and financial institutions on the African Continent.
Born in Cote d’Ivoire, Laureen is leveraging her extensive
networks in the finance industry to create new pathways to capital for African
entrepreneurs. She is the Founder and CEO of Birimian
Ventures , a long-term investment company championing African heritage
luxury and premium brands by providing patient capital, institutional support,
strategic advice and operational excellence.
Her professional achievements and commitments have gained
significant recognition within the African private equity industry. Laureen has twice been nominated for the Choiseul Institute’s
list of Emerging Economic Leaders.
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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.
