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General Atlantic is a leading global growth equity firm investing in disruptive businesses. In Africa, they prioritize Series B rounds and have backed success stories like RelianceHMO. Their focus on African startups sets them apart, demonstrating a deep commitment to the continent's innovation ecosystem.

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Private Equity

General Atlantic's Portfolio in Africa

General Atlantic has made over 2 notable investments in African startups. Their most recent investment was in dLocal, announced on September 15th, 2020.
General Atlantic's Latest news
General Atlantic eyes increasing stake in Amazon-backed insurtech Acko - TechCrunch

General Atlantic Hires Jonathan Durham to Lead Technology Buyouts - Business Wire

General Atlantic Hires Jonathan Durham to Lead Technology Buyouts - businesswire.com

General Atlantic Expands Tech-Buyout Strategy - The Wall Street Journal

Kahoot! announces strategic secondary investment from General Atlantic to support continued expansion as a leading learning and engagement platform - PR Newswire

General Atlantic buys out SoftBank’s 15% stake in edtech Kahoot, now valued at about $152M vs the $215M SoftBank ponied up 2 years ago - TechCrunch

Kahoot shares rise 28% as General Atlantic buys Softbank's stake - Reuters

Alberto Fasja Cohen Joins General Atlantic as Senior Advisor - businesswire.com

Alberto Fasja Cohen Joins General Atlantic as Senior Advisor - Business Wire

HiBob Raises $150M Series D Up-Round Led by General Atlantic to Capitalize on Significant Business Momentum USA - English - USA - English - PR Newswire

General Atlantic's Investment activity in Africa

With over $240M invested in African startups, their latest investment was a Series A round in dLocal, announced on September 15th, 2020, closing at $200M.

Here are some of their investments in Africa:

RoundStartupLocationDateAmount Raised
Series A
dLocal
South AfricaSep 15, 2020$ 200,000,000
Series B
RelianceHMO
NigeriaFeb 07, 2022$ 40,000,000
Seed
VendEase
NigeriaMar 23, 2021$ 125,000
Seed
VendEase
NigeriaMar 23, 2021$ 125,000
Seed
VendEase
NigeriaMar 23, 2021$ 125,000
Seed
VendEase
NigeriaMar 23, 2021$ 125,000
Seed
VendEase
NigeriaMar 23, 2021$ 125,000

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General Atlantic's Investment Distribution in Africa.

General Atlantic's currently has Startuup investments spread across the following location(s)

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