Microsoft has announced potential funding of $500 million in partnership with venture capitalists to support African startups. The instrument should make it possible to support 10,000 startups in Africa over the next five years. The initiative is planned to launch alongside the Microsoft Startups Founders Hub on the continent, along with new partnerships with accelerators…...
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Microsoft announces $500 million initiative for African startups
Amadjiguéne Ndoye
Economic journalist with a Master’s degree in Communication and Journalism from the Higher Institute of Information and Communication Sciences in Dakar (ISSIC). Avid reader and music enthusiast. Feminist at heart and passionate about fashion.
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