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Africa Consumer Tech NewsSeptember 18, 2024 Uncap launched a USD 33M growth fund to support African SMEs. Uncap, a venture capital firm with a mission to support small and medium-sized byFausat Abiola
Africa NewsMarch 21, 2024 The Mastercard Foundation launches a $126 million initiative to support SMEs. The Mastercard Foundation Fund for Resilience and Prosperity, with a commitment byMuhammed Mustapha
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