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Umsizi Fund

Umsizi Fund

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Overview

Umsizi Fund is a foundation that provides financial resources through impact investments and grants to support African-led organizations and leaders in sectors including health and education. The fund, whose name means 'to help' in Zulu, focuses on improving youth employability and supporting entrepreneurs on the continent.

Year Founded

2005

Portfolio Companies

1

Investments

Umsizi Fund investments
CompanyDateStageLead
Penda HealthApr 2021DebtCo-investor

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