African venture capital firm TLcom Capital has raised $70 million for the first closing of its $150 million Africa-focused technology fund. The new fund should allow TLcom to expand its activities to fast-growing, technology-focused African startups, and strengthen its presence in East and West Africa. The deal saw Allianz participate through AfricaGrow, its joint venture…...
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