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Government of Canada's Portfolio in Africa

Government of Canada has made over 2 notable investments in African startups. Their most recent investment was in Husk Power Systems, announced on May 15th, 2025.
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Government of Canada's Investment activity in Africa

With over $5.1M invested in African startups, their latest investment was a Debt Financing round in Husk Power Systems, announced on May 15th, 2025, closing at $5M.

Here are some of their investments in Africa:

RoundStartupLocationDateAmount Raised
Debt Financing
Husk Power Systems		NigeriaMay 15, 2025$ 5,000,000
Grant
Regenize		South AfricaJun 30, 2022$ 100,000
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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