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Wecyclers Corporation, a leading Nigerian recycling startup, has secured $2 million in funding to recycle 30,000 tonnes of plastics over the next five years
The new investment was provided by the French investment bank Société Générale; through Unilever West Africa Nigeria. Wecyclers will use the new funding to expand its activities in Nigeria, where it has been collecting, sorting and recycling plastic waste. Launched in 2012, the startup aims to create a sustainable future by promoting recycling and waste reduction. They use innovative technology and social entrepreneurship to incentivize people to recycle their waste, especially in underserved communities. Wecyclers’ mission is to create a circular economy where waste is viewed as a resource, not a burden.
Sanari Capital, a private equity firm focused on African growth companies, announced an R80 million (approximately $4.4 million) follow-on investment in EduLife Group, a network of independent schools in South Africa.
Moove, a leading technology-driven vehicle subscription platform, has raised an $76 million in its latest funding round consisting of $28m in equity from new and existing investors.
TowerCo of Africa Tanzania (TOA Tanzania), a telecommunications infrastructure provider, has signed a $30 million financing agreement with British International Investment (BII) to bolster its network across the country.