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Bendada.com - Jun 05, 2025
Jumia stocks rise marginally as AXIAN Telecom takes 8% stake
Jumia's shares increased by 2% to $3.31 following AXIAN Telecom's acquisition of an 8% stake. AXIAN Telecom's investment has raised Jumia's market capitalization to $406.58 million.

Bendada.com - Jun 02, 2025
AXIAN Telecom takes 8% stake in Jumia days after Baillie Gifford fully exits
AXIAN Telecom acquires an 8% minority stake in Jumia, reshaping its investor landscape. Baillie Gifford, Jumia's largest institutional investor, completed its exit just days before AXIAN's investment.

Techpoint Africa - May 28, 2025
Jumiaβs largest investor exits with likely multimillion-dollar loss
Baillie Gifford sold its entire 18 million-share stake in Jumia, reducing ownership from 7.4% to 0%. Jumia's share price dropped from over $26 in 2019 to around $2.5 at the time of Baillie Gifford's sale.
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