Japanese Investors Back New VC Fund for African Startups

Large Japanese firms are backing a new venture capital fund targeting African startups, reflecting growing interest in African companies due to Japan's shrinking domestic market and low interest rates.

31 Mar, 08:19 — 31 Mar, 08:19

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Japanese investors back new VC fund targeting African startups

The backing by large firms underscores the growing interest from the nation in African companies as they contend with a shrinking market and relatively low interest rates at home.

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