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Ghana’s State-Backed Planned $120M Venture Capital Fund Wrestles with Foreign Interests
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Cameroon’s Fako Capital, I&P’s Latest Anchor Fund, Targets $500K Investments in High-Growth Startups
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WESTERN AFRICA
Ghana’s State-Backed Planned $120M Venture Capital Fund Wrestles with Foreign Interests
Currently, over 90% of VCTF funding originates from foreign sources.
November 21, 2024
Analysis & Opinions
Is Africa Missing Out on Its Own Deeptech Revolution?
At 81%, foreign-headquartered African deeptech startups have a significant funding advantage over their local counterparts.
November 21, 2024
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WESTERN AFRICA
Ghana’s State-Backed Planned $120M Venture Capital Fund Wrestles with Foreign Interests
Currently, over 90% of VCTF funding originates from foreign sources.
November 21, 2024
Analysis & Opinions
Is Africa Missing Out on Its Own Deeptech Revolution?
At 81%, foreign-headquartered African deeptech startups have a significant funding advantage over their local counterparts.
November 21, 2024
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November 20, 2024
CENTRAL AFRICA
Cameroon’s Fako Capital, I&P’s Latest Anchor Fund, Targets $500K Investments in High-Growth Startups
Fako Capital joins a growing network of African impact funds nurtured by I&P
November 20, 2024