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@PersistentEnrg
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Persistent works hand in hand with exceptional entrepreneurs, investing both financial and human capital to build successful climate ventures in Africa.
Joined February 2018
E-mobility in Africa is accelerating! @connect__africa highlights 5 key 2025 trends: local manufacturing, renewables in charging, policy shifts & new financing models. Read more : #FridayRead #eMobilityInAfrica. #Fridayread #emobilityinafrica.
connectingafrica.com
Connecting Africa has identified five e-mobility trends that are transforming the tech ecosystem in 2025.
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We’re hiring🥳! .We are looking for an entrepreneurial leader (7+ yrs experience) in early-stage equity investments in Africa to drive climate ventures via our $70M Persistent ACV Fund. Apply here 👉 : #Hiring #JoinOurTeam
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We're hiring!🥳.We are looking for a Lawyer to join our team with at least 6+ years’ legal experience in VC, private capital, energy, and/or corporate transactions. Read more and Apply here: #hiringnow #joinourteam
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We're hiring!🥳. Persistent is looking for an Impact Management Lead (7+ years experience) to drive impact assessment, monitoring, and reporting for our $70M Africa Climate Venture Builder Fund. Apply here: #HiringNow
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We're hiring!🥳. We are looking for a Senior Analyst to join our team. The role will support our fundraising and investor relations efforts, including advancing the final close of our $70M Africa Climate Venture Builder Fund. Apply here: #hiring
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The @IMFNews paper says scaling climate finance in Sub-Saharan Africa is not just about closing the funding gap. It is about climate finance readiness with strong plans, regulations, and systems to use funds effectively without worsening debt. Read more:
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GenAI is transforming how we write, research, learn, and solve problems at work. Our latest guide shows how to use them effectively and responsibly. Read here: #GenerativeAI #AItools #WorkplaceAI #AIethics #Productivity
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In June, we hosted the Women Building Africa webinar. It is now live on our website! 🎥. First highlight is Mia von Koschitzky-Kimani, partner at Future Africa. More highlights coming!. Watch the full webinar recording: #womeninclimate #femaleentrepreneur
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New from the @Mo_IbrahimFdn : Africa’s priorities in a changing world, from climate finance & digital transformation to governance & investment. Calls for reforming global finance to back African-led solutions. Read: #Africa #ClimateFinance
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Climate solutions can’t succeed without gender equity. @unwomenafrica's toolkit shows how to build gender-smart climate policies that empower women on the frontlines. Read more: #GenderAndClimate #ClimateJustice #GenderSmart
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In 2023, global electricity access hit 92%, but 666M people still live without power most in Sub-Saharan Africa. @WorldBank says closing the gap will take $95B. What is the way forward? .Read more: . #SDG7 #EnergyAccess #PowerTheFuture
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Only 30% of SMEs train staff on cybersecurity even though 70% say it’s a priority. EEGF, Persistent, @TripleJumpNL & a top consultant created a practical toolkit to help. It's actionable, clear and made for startups. Download it here: #cybersecurity
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The Women Building Africa webinar goes live tomorrow!. Hear from 4 powerhouse women entrepreneurs as they share real lessons on funding, pitching, and growing businesses in Africa. 🗓️ June 24 | 🕒 3–4:30 PM EAT.🔗 Register: #WomenBuildingAfrica #Startups
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We’re thrilled to have Tolulope Falola, Founder of @Digiscapeng , speak at our #WomenBuildingAfrica webinar! With 17 years in renewable energy, she’s driving innovation & mentoring women in energy. 📅 June 24 | 🕒 3PM EAT.🔗 #WomenInEnergy #Webinar
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We’re thrilled to have Nicole Poindexter, CEO of Energicity, join our Women Building Africa webinar!. She’s driving Africa’s energy transition by scaling access to reliable, affordable power. 📅 June 24 | 🕒 3–4:30 PM EAT.🔗 #WomenBuildingAfrica #Webinar
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Thrilled to have Mia von Koschitzky-Kimani, Partner at Future Africa, join our Women Building Africa webinar! She's backing Africa’s boldest founders & shaping the future of VC. Join us!.📅 June 24 | 🕒 3 PM - 4:30 EAT.🔗 #womenbuildingafrica #startups
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We’re thrilled to have Wairimu Karanja, Partner at Persistent, moderating our upcoming #WomenBuildingAfrica webinar! She’ll lead a powerhouse panel on what it takes for women to thrive as entrepreneurs in Africa. Join us.📅 June 24th.⏲️ 3- 4:30 pm EAT.🔗
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What does it take for women to thrive as entrepreneurs in Africa?.Join us for Women Building Africa with founders + investors sharing insights on pitching, funding & scaling. 📅 June 24 | 🕒 3–4:30PM EAT.🔗#WomenBuildingAfrica #Startups #AfricaInvestshttps
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Marketing is not a “later” thing. In #ClimateTech, early marketing drives first sales, partnerships & credibility. Yet too many startups delay it.This @NextBillion piece breaks it down: Also read our publication on marketing:
nextbillion.net
Why effective early-stage marketing is a key necessity for climate tech startups seeking clients in the corporate, public and impact sectors.
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