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Japanese VC Uncovered Fund Launches $15M to Invest in Budding Startups in Africa

Mwakaneno GakwelibyMwakaneno Gakweli
February 17, 2021
in African News
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African startups raise $350 Million in Q1, 2020

Venture Capital firm Uncovered Fund has launched a $15 million to back early-stage startups in Africa. The fund, expected to close by June this year, targets to invest between $50,000 and $500,000 in African startups seed and Series A stages, working with local entrepreneurs to create sustainable businesses.

According to the Uncovered Fund’s website, the VC’s investment stage includes seed stage with investments of up to $200,000, follow on investments of up to $300,000 in pro-Series A and follow on investments of up to $500,000 in Series A stages.

Speaking on the VC’s investment strategy, Uncovered Fund CEO Takuma Terakubo says they provide long-term growth support, including follow on investment as well as multiply Japanese assets to offer technical and financial support.

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Some of the startups in the VC’s portfolio include e-commerce website Sky Garden, transport technology platform Gozem, credit fintech LipaLater, health startup RxALL and digital freight startup Send.



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