Monday
August 25
2025

Japanese VCs Launch USD $20 Million Early-Stage Startup Fund for Africa & MENA

Two Japanese VC firms, Uncovered Fund and Monex Ventures, launched a new approximately USD 20 million fund (JPY 3B). This fund aims to back early stage startups in Africa and the Middle East.

Photo courtesy of Cinty Ionescu

Source: WAYA Media (link opens in a new window)

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