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Africa Enterprise Challenge Fund

Africa Enterprise Challenge Fund

Overview

Africa Enterprise Challenge Fund is a development institution that supports innovative enterprises in the agribusiness and renewable energy sectors across Sub-Saharan Africa with catalytic funding.

Year Founded

2008

Portfolio Companies

17

Investments

Africa Enterprise Challenge Fund investments
CompanyDateStageLead
Rio Fish LtdJan 2024GrantCo-investor
Namuu EnterpriseDec 2023GrantCo-investor
Hydroponics AfricaMay 2022GrantCo-investor
TakaTaka SolutionsMay 2022GrantCo-investor
Kokoa KamiliFeb 2022GrantLead

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SeedSeries ASeries BGrowth

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Firmographic Details

HeadquartersNairobi
Year Founded2008

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