Founders Factory Africa Raises $114M to Revolutionize African Tech Ecosystem

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[{"selector":"#anim-85ea078a-a599-4990-92c9-88aead0a6894 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-8.644792216391032%, 0, 0) translate(-25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-c4a6c749-dcf6-4f02-b891-6c7f3d1cbd1a","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-33c72a97-b2e1-40f9-85fd-926fd14850c7","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 441.62972%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Vision for the Future: Gain insights from FFA's founders, Bongani Sithole and Alina Truhina, on the evolution of their model and their commitment to supporting African entrepreneurs. Learn more

[{"selector":"#anim-8b4f7a4d-c155-4c16-924e-ddac7f0438f8 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(28.90624987200394%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-1ae1eee4-29d7-4078-b943-311a1dc59678","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-87586c3d-9038-46dd-b9f8-d68f2190a7b7","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 375.80242%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Founders Factory Africa's groundbreaking approach and substantial investment are set to reshape the African tech ecosystem, fostering growth, innovation, and inclusivity. Learn more