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Axian Group

Axian Group

Madagascaraxian-group.com

Overview

Axian Group is a pan-African investment firm and conglomerate with a diversified portfolio spanning telecommunications, financial services, energy, real estate, and innovation sectors.

Year Founded

2016

Portfolio Companies

19

Investments

CompanyDateStageLead
WeLight AfricaJun 2026VC RoundCo-investor
BFreeApr 2026Growth EquityCo-investor
AndaNov 2025SeedCo-investor
ChariOct 2025Series ACo-investor
ChariOct 2025Series ACo-investor
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Key People

Benjamin Toulouze

Head of Corporate Venture Capital & Managing Director

Cherif Wagih

Managing Director

Rodrick Kayombo

Group Portfolio Manager - Lending and Saving

Samwel Amecha

Portfolio Manager - open innovation and fintech cluster

Upendo Mchome

Portfolio Manager

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Investment Activity

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Firmographic Details

HeadquartersMadagascar
Year Founded2016

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