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BuuPass Secures Yango Ventures Backing to Redefine Intercity Mobility Across Africa
Tech In Africa - Jul 14, 2025
BuuPass received strategic investment from Yango Ventures to accelerate its expansion in Africa. The company has processed over 16 million ticket sales and facilitated over $100 million in travel transactions since its launch.

Kenya’s BuuPass secures undisclosed fresh investment from Yango Ventures
TechCabal - Jul 07, 2025
BuuPass secured new investment from Yango Ventures to scale its infrastructure. The investment will help BuuPass deepen its footprint across African markets.

$51m USADF funding cut to African startups reignites calls for self-reliance
Techpoint Africa - Apr 08, 2025
USADF announced a $51 million funding cut impacting SMEs and startups in sub-Saharan Africa. Kenya and Nigeria are the largest beneficiaries affected by these funding cuts.

Yango Group launches $20 Million Venture Fund to empower African startups
Bendada.com - Mar 21, 2025
Yango Ventures has launched a $20 million fund targeting early-stage startups from seed to Series B stages. The African startup ecosystem faced a downturn with investments dropping by over 50% in 2023.

Yango Ventures launches to back African startups with $20M fund
Techpoint Africa - Mar 21, 2025
Yango Ventures launches a $20 million fund to support startups across sub-Saharan Africa and other regions. The fund aims to provide funding, mentorship, and access to a vast network for startups to scale.
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