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Africa Startup Initiative Program

Africa Startup Initiative Program

Overview

Africa Startup Initiative Program is an accelerator and investment program founded by Telecel Group as a corporate social responsibility initiative to support early-stage African technology startups through mentorship, coaching, and access to funding.

Year Founded

2017

Portfolio Companies

3

Investments

Africa Startup Initiative Program investments
CompanyDateStageLead
Primed E-HealthOct 2023AcceleratorCo-investor
CantaFeb 2023AcceleratorCo-investor
BD WasteJan 2023AcceleratorCo-investor
PharmaServJan 2023AcceleratorCo-investor

Key People

Eleanor Azar

Program Director

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Firmographic Details

HeadquartersMauritius
Year Founded2017

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