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GrowthAfrica

GrowthAfrica

Overview

GrowthAfrica is a Pan-African accelerator and entrepreneur support organization that invests in and supports startups, scalable ventures, and growth SMEs.

Year Founded

2002

Portfolio Companies

18

Investments

GrowthAfrica investments
CompanyDateStageLead
Timao GroupSep 2023AcceleratorCo-investor
Mega Gas Alternative EnergySep 2023AcceleratorCo-investor
Africa Collect TextilesApr 2023SeedCo-investor
Mega Gas Alternative EnergyNov 2022AcceleratorCo-investor
SalubataJan 2022AcceleratorCo-investor

Key People

Johnni Kjelsgaard

Founder & Executive Chairman

Charles BONNOTTE Sebastien

Venture Partner

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Investment Activity

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Firmographic Details

HeadquartersNairobi
Year Founded2002

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