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The African Academy of Sciences

The African Academy of Sciences

Overview

The African Academy of Sciences is a non-profit, pan-African organization that implements science, technology, and innovation programs, including providing grants and seed funding to innovators through its programmatic arms.

Year Founded

1985

Portfolio Companies

1

Investments

The African Academy of Sciences investments
CompanyDateStageLead
HydroIQAug 2020SeedCo-investor

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Investment Activity

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FAQ

Where is The African Academy of Sciences based?

The African Academy of Sciences is headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya.

When was The African Academy of Sciences founded?

The African Academy of Sciences was founded in 1985.

How many portfolio companies does The African Academy of Sciences have?

The African Academy of Sciences has 1 portfolio company in Caplight's dataset.

What are some companies in The African Academy of Sciences's portfolio?

Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include HydroIQ.

What was The African Academy of Sciences's most recent investment shown here?

The African Academy of Sciences's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in HydroIQ in 2020.

What sectors does The African Academy of Sciences focus on?

The African Academy of Sciences focuses on Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech.

What company stages does The African Academy of Sciences focus on?

The African Academy of Sciences typically invests at the Early stage.

Firmographic Details

HeadquartersNairobi
Year Founded1985

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