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IFC-Backed Ventures Raises $84 Million for African Startups

Bloomberg Technology Wednesday 26 August 2026, 08:00 UTC By Rivaldo Jantjies 1 min read
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Ventures Platform, backed by the World Bank Group’s International Finance Corp., raised $84 million to expand its financing for startups across the continent.

Ventures Platform, backed by the World Bank Group’s International Finance Corp., raised $84 million to expand its financing for startups across the continent.
IFC-Backed Ventures (ORG) African Startups Ventures Platform (ORG) the World Bank Group’s International Finance Corp. (ORG)
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