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The fund's initial governance structure was always intended to be temporary
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Africa’s innovation ecosystem is evolving, but where will the funding for the next generation of startups come from?
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✔️ Sustainable investment strategies for African startups
✔️ Opportunities and challenges in the African tech ecosystem
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