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.
13/09/2022 at 07h37, by Aurelie Benoit
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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