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Tony Elumelu Foundation

Tony Elumelu Foundation

Overview

The Tony Elumelu Foundation is an African philanthropic organization that provides funding, training, and mentorship to entrepreneurs and startups across all 54 African countries.

Year Founded

2010

Portfolio Companies

26

Investments

Tony Elumelu Foundation investments
CompanyDateStageLead
myStashJun 2022GrantCo-investor
myStashJun 2022GrantCo-investor
myStashJan 2022GrantCo-investor
Reine FoodJan 2022AcceleratorCo-investor
myStashJan 2022GrantCo-investor

Key People

O.F.R Dr. Awele Elumelu

Co-Founder

Richard Chukwu

Startup Co-Founder

Tony O. Elumelu

Founder

Jerik Okpaluba

Partner

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Investment Activity

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Firmographic Details

HeadquartersLagos
Year Founded2010

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