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Africa Startup Initiative Program

Africa Startup Initiative Program

Overview

Africa Startup Initiative Program is an accelerator and investment program founded by Telecel Group as a corporate social responsibility initiative to support early-stage African technology startups through mentorship, coaching, and access to funding.

Year Founded

2017

Portfolio Companies

4

Investments

Africa Startup Initiative Program investments
CompanyDateStageLead
Primed E-HealthOct 2023AcceleratorCo-investor
PharmaServJan 2023AcceleratorCo-investor
BD WasteJan 2023AcceleratorCo-investor
CantaFeb 2023AcceleratorCo-investor

Key People

Eleanor Azar

Program Director

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Investment Activity

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FAQ

Where is Africa Startup Initiative Program based?

Africa Startup Initiative Program is headquartered in Mauritius.

When was Africa Startup Initiative Program founded?

Africa Startup Initiative Program was founded in 2017.

How many portfolio companies does Africa Startup Initiative Program have?

Africa Startup Initiative Program has 4 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.

What are some companies in Africa Startup Initiative Program's portfolio?

Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Primed E-Health, PharmaServ, BD Waste, Canta.

What was Africa Startup Initiative Program's most recent investment shown here?

Africa Startup Initiative Program's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Primed E-Health in 2023.

What sectors does Africa Startup Initiative Program focus on?

Africa Startup Initiative Program focuses on FinTech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Energy & Sustainability, Enterprise Software, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Consumer & Commerce, Enterprise Software.

What company stages does Africa Startup Initiative Program focus on?

Africa Startup Initiative Program typically invests at the Early stage.

Firmographic Details

HeadquartersMauritius
Year Founded2017

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