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A venture capital firm that focuses on growth-stage investments in African startups, backed by major Japanese institutions.
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Japan’s new $20 million fund to boost fintech, mobility and sustainability in Africa
Techpoint Africa - Aug 21, 2025
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A ¥3 billion fund has been launched by Japanese VCs to support early-stage African startups. The fund targets sectors including fintech, mobility, agri-tech, logistics, and sustainability.

VKAV Successfully Secures $60 Million in Initial Funding Round
Tech In Africa - Apr 18, 2024
Verod-Kepple Africa Ventures (VKAV) has raised $60 million in its inaugural fund Key institutional investors include SBI Holdings and Toyota Tsusho Corporation

Verod-Kepple closes first fund at $60 million to support 21 growth-stage startups in Africa
Techpoint Africa - Apr 10, 2024
Verod-Kepple Africa Ventures (VKAV) closes its first fund at $60 million. The fund plans to support up to 21 growth-stage companies.

Pan-African VC Verod-Kepple closes its first fund at $60M
TechCrunch - Apr 09, 2024
Verod-Kepple Africa Ventures (VKAV) has closed its first fund at $60 million and plans to back up to 21 growth-stage companies across Africa. The pan-African VC aims to provide much-needed capital to Series A and B startups in a region where local capital pools are limited.

Zone Secures $8.5 Million in Initial Funding Round as an Independent Blockchain Payment Firm
Tech In Africa - Mar 19, 2024
Zone, a Nigerian blockchain startup, has secured $8.5 million in its first venture capital funding round. Zone intends to broaden its domestic network coverage and forge connections with additional banks and financial services entities.
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