Fatoumata Bâ’s determination pays off in first closing for her VC fund
At a time slowed down by the Covid-19 pandemic, Jumia’s ex-director closes a first round of financing for her fund with serious investors, public and private.
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▪ Fatoumata Bâ’s determination pays off in first closing for her VC fund
▪ At a time slowed down by the Covid-19 pandemic, Jumia’s ex-director closes a first round of financing for her fund with serious investors, public and private.
▪ https://www.africabusinessplus.com/en/813144/fatoumata-bas-determination-pays-off-in-first-closing-for-her-vc-fund/
Fatoumata Bâ has reached a milestone. The 36-year-old Senegalese entrepreneur, who launched the Ivorian subsidiary of Jumia, has confirmed the launch of her Janngo Capital Startup Fund (JCSF). The vehicle has just completed its first closing with commitments of €34 million (approximately $36 million).
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