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Mercy Corps Ventures invests in early-stage tech startups in Africa, with a focus on Seed rounds. They are known for backing innovative companies like Turaco, a mobility fintech. Mercy Corps' unique approach combines impact investing with deep local expertise, empowering African entrepreneurs to create positive change.

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Venture Capital

Mercy Corps' Portfolio in Africa

Mercy Corps has made over 2 notable investments in African startups. Their most recent investment was in Turaco, announced on December 11th, 2019.
Mercy Corps' Latest news
Mercy Corps, INGOs advocate regular hand washing for schools in Yobe - Blueprint Newspapers Limited

Nigerian Demands N80Million In Damages From Mercy Corps Over Wrongful Termination Of Appointment, Gives Aid Organisation 3-Day Ultimatum - SaharaReporters.com

Mercy Corps unveils adolescents' improvement initiative - Daily Sun

Nigerian Demands N50Million In Damages From Mercy Corps Over Wrongful Termination Of Appointment, Gives Aid Organisation 3-Day Ultimatum - SaharaReporters.com

Mercy Corps donates COVID-19 vaccine guide, referral forms, others to Yobe PHC - Blueprint Newspapers Limited

Mercy Corps Nigeria launches Girls Improving Resilience through Livelihoods, Health - Vanguard

Mercy Corps Nigeria launches Girls Improving Resilience through Livelihoods and Health - Vanguard

Mercy Corps Nigeria Empowers 24,000 Adolescents in Kano - THISDAY Newspapers

Mercy Corps unveils empowerment programme for 24000 adolescents in Kano - Guardian Nigeria

Mercy Corps unveils empowerment programme for 24,000 adolescents β€” Nigeria β€” The Guardian Nigeria News – Nigeria and World News - Guardian Nigeria

Mercy Corps' Investment activity in Africa

With over $3.2M invested in African startups, their latest investment was a Seed round in Turaco, announced on December 11th, 2019, closing at $1.2M.

Here are some of their investments in Africa:

RoundStartupLocationDateAmount Raised
Seed
Turaco
KenyaNov 10, 2020$ 2,000,000
Seed
Turaco
KenyaDec 11, 2019$ 1,200,000
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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Mercy Corps' Investment Distribution in Africa.

Mercy Corps' currently has Startuup investments spread across the following location(s)

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