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USAID, a champion for African energy resilience, empowers startups like PayGo Energy, BasiGo, and Zola Electric. Through unique Grant and Debt Financing rounds, USAID fosters sustainable solutions and drives economic growth across the continent.

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United States Agency for International Development's Portfolio in Africa

United States Agency for International Development has made over 11 notable investments in African startups. Their most recent investment was in OnePower, announced on July 8th, 2020.
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Zambian American Appointed United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Assistant Administrator for Africa - ZAWYA

New United States Agency for International Development (USAID) LEARN to Read Activity to Improve Reading Outcomes for 3.5 Million Nigerian Children - ZAWYA

United States Agency for International Development's Investment activity in Africa

With over $59.4M invested in African startups, their latest investment was a Grant round in OnePower, announced on July 8th, 2020, closing at an undisclosed amounts.

Here are some of their investments in Africa:

RoundStartupLocationDateAmount Raised
Grant
Cinch Markets
KenyaOct 01, 2022$ 381,000
Grant
PayGo Energy
KenyaNov 29, 2017Undisclosed
Grant
OnePower
LesothoJul 08, 2020Undisclosed
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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United States Agency for International Development's Investment Distribution in Africa.

United States Agency for International Development's currently has Startuup investments spread across the following location(s)

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