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The World Bank Group (WBG) is a global multilateral financial institution that provides funding, technical assistance, and knowledge-sharing services to governments, businesses, and institutions in developing countries. The WBG focuses on large-scale economic growth, social programs, and climate resilience initiatives.

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United States
Type
Government
Stage
All Stages
Founded Date
1944-07-02

World Bank's Portfolio in Africa

World Bank has made over 1 notable investments in African startups. Their most recent investment was in BURN, announced on June 23rd, 2025.
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World Bank's Investment activity in Africa

With over $80M invested in African startups, their latest investment was a Debt Financing round in BURN, announced on June 23rd, 2025, closing at $80M.

Here are some of their investments in Africa:

RoundStartupLocationDateAmount Raised
Debt Financing
BURN
KenyaJun 23, 2025$ 80,000,000
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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World Bank's Investment Distribution in Africa.

World Bank's currently has Startuup investments spread across the following location(s)

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