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Plug and Play: A Silicon Valley-based accelerator with a strong presence in Africa, focusing on Seed and Pre-seed rounds. Their portfolio boasts notable success stories like Helium Health, HealthLane, and Gozem. Plug and Play stands out with its unique methodology that combines mentorship, networking, and exposure to global markets.

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Accelerator

Plug and Play's Portfolio in Africa

Plug and Play has made over 43 notable investments in African startups. Their most recent investment was in Zazu Global, announced on December 1st, 2025.
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Plug and Play's Investment activity in Africa

With over $121.5M invested in African startups, their latest investment was a Seed round in Zazu Global, announced on December 1st, 2025, closing at $1M.

Here are some of their investments in Africa:

RoundStartupLocationDateAmount Raised
Seed
Klasha
NigeriaJun 07, 2022$ 2,100,000
Pre-seed
Gozem
TogoMar 13, 2020Undisclosed
Seed
Pharmacy Marts
EgyptMay 11, 2023Undisclosed
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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Plug and Play's Investment Distribution in Africa.

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