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Salma Baghdadi is a true visionary and entrepreneur who has made remarkable contributions to the startup ecosystem in Tunisia and beyond.
Her passion for innovation and unwavering dedication have left an indelible mark on the entrepreneurial landscape. Salma’s journey began as an entrepreneur, founding and leading two tech startups in Tunisia and France. Her firsthand experience as a startup founder has provided her with invaluable insights into the challenges and triumphs of building and scaling a business.
As part of Startup Tunisia, Salma plays a pivotal role in building bridges between the Tunisian startup ecosystem and international counterparts. Her tireless efforts facilitate knowledge exchange, collaboration, and the creation of meaningful partnerships.
Through her expertise and dedication, she connects Tunisian startups to global resources, networks, and opportunities, propelling them toward international success. Salma’s profound impact is felt through her involvement in designing programs that address the most urgent challenges faced by local startups. Her commitment extends to managing the Startup Act in Tunisia and collaborating on the implementation of the country’s new legal framework for startups.
BluePeak Private Capital Fund II has invested an initial $12 million in Monty Mobile International to expand enterprise messaging services across Africa.
The International Finance Corporation has committed $25 million to Jumia Technologies AG as part of a $50 million equity raise aimed at expanding the company’s e-commerce and logistics operations across Africa.
British International Investment (BII) and Africa50 have signed a memorandum of understanding to expand joint infrastructure investment across Africa, with the UK development finance institution committing $20 million to the Africa50 Infrastructure Acceleration Fund.
