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Marubeni Corp., a Japanese conglomerate, is a prominent player in the African tech investment scene. They specialize in Series B and Corporate rounds, with a portfolio featuring Azuri Technologies and Wassha. Marubeni's focus on growth-stage companies and their ability to connect startups to markets in Japan and beyond make them stand out in the competitive African investment landscape.

Type
Corporate Venture Capital

Marubeni Corporation's Portfolio in Africa

Marubeni Corporation has made over 3 notable investments in African startups. Their most recent investment was in Azuri Technologies, announced on June 4th, 2019.
Marubeni Corporation's Latest news
Vertical Aerospace Announces Marubeni Corporation's Pre-order Option for up to 200 Aircraft and Signs MoU to Explore the Introduction of eVTOL Aircraft in Japan - Business Wire

Vertical Aerospace Announces Marubeni Corporation's Pre-order Option for up to 200 Aircraft and Signs MoU to Explore the Introduction of eVTOL Aircraft in Japan - businesswire.com

Retriev Technologies Completes First Shipment of Battery Materials Under New Circular Business Strategic Partnership with Marubeni Corporation - Business Wire

Retriev Technologies Completes First Shipment of Battery Materials Under New Circular Business Strategic Partnership with Marubeni Corporation - businesswire.com

Retriev Technologies Inc. and Marubeni Corporation Announce Strategic Partnership for Developing New Circular Business for End-of-Life Lithium-ion Batteries - businesswire.com

Retriev Technologies Inc. and Marubeni Corporation Announce Strategic Partnership for Developing New Circular Business for End-of-Life Lithium-ion Batteries - Business Wire

Fulcrum Enters Into Strategic Partnership With Marubeni Corporation, Japan Airlines And Japan Overseas Infrastructure Investment Corporation - PR Newswire

Marubeni Corporation's Investment activity in Africa

With over $35.2M invested in African startups, their latest investment was a Corporate round in Azuri Technologies, announced on June 4th, 2019, closing at $26M.

Here are some of their investments in Africa:

RoundStartupLocationDateAmount Raised
Corporate
Wassha
TanzaniaSep 01, 2018Undisclosed
Corporate
Azuri Technologies
NigeriaJun 04, 2019$ 26,000,000
Series B
Wassha
TanzaniaNov 08, 2019$ 9,200,000
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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Marubeni Corporation's Investment Distribution in Africa.

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