VestedWorld
@VestedWorld
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Do Well By Doing Good. Invest in promising companies in emerging markets.
Chicago, IL
Joined September 2014
We've had new partners and friends join us here since we last introduced ourselves, so we thought a reintroduction would be timely. We are an Africa-focused venture capital firm on a mission to catalyze growth and development in underserved markets across the world.
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RT @KauffmanFellows: MEET CLASS 28! We're thrilled to welcome 60 investors who we believe will change the face & course of the VC industry.….
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A hearty congratulations to @nneka_eze for earning a spot in Kauffman Fellows Class 28! A shining beacon of leadership and entrepreneurship. Learn more about her path here: . #Leadership #KauffmanFellows.
MEET CLASS 28! We're thrilled to welcome 60 investors who we believe will change the face & course of the VC industry. With $55B in AUM, KF28 is a diverse cohort across sector, stage, geo (16 countries), gender & ethnicity (42% women; 55% POC). Congrats!
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We supported @GO_FIGORR's recent $1.5 million raise mostly because Figorr is revolutionising the way businesses handle perishable goods with their game-changing IoT-powered solutions in #Healthcare & #Agriculture. We wrote about why we invested. Enjoy.
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In the world of perishable goods, every minute counts. But especially in markets that aren’t fully developed, a delay or change in…
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RT @ImpactAlpha: #Dealflow: Cold-chain startup @GO_FIGORR raised $1.5 million from @JazaRift, @VestedWorld, @katapultimpact and others to e….
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Greetings, Agents of Impact! Featured: Ownership Economy A Utah auto shop demonstrates a pathway to worker ownership via a perpetual purpose trust. The ...
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We are proud to have supported a $1.5M seed fund round for #NigerianStartup @GO_FIGORR! Their IoT solutions are reshaping perishable goods management in #Healthcare & #Agriculture. We are excited for this journey! #VC #Investment. Read more on @TechCabal:
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Gricd, a hardware startup, rebrands as ‘Figorr’ and announces $1.5 million seed funding to support data-driven insurance for perishable goods in Africa.
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RT @DialAfrika_: The event was a success! We will share more content with all of you soon! Thank you @kotanipay @AnganiLTD @VestedWorld @Be….
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RT @AnganiLTD: Thank you @DialAfrika_ for hosting us! It was an honour hearing words of expertise from @kotanipay @BenGavana @VestedWorld a….
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RT @AFRICARENA: We are excited to have @lavs_anand, as a speaker at the AfricArena East Africa Summit from 04-05 October, in Nairobi. Get….
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RT @AVCA_Africa: 🎤 #FoodforThought Podcast Series: Unpacking The Future of Food & #Agriculture in Africa. 👉 Speake….
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Published 28 July 2022 The nature of African farming and food production has witnessed seismic shifts in the last several years. This panel unpacks the growth drivers of the industry’s maturation,...
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RT @ejikeanaele: In this week's episode of Equity Merchants, @nneka_eze, General Partner and Managing Director at @VestedWorld shares her s….
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Nneka Eze is the General Partner and Managing Director at VestedWorld. In this episode of Equity Merchants, she shares her thoughts on choosing an investor, preparing to receive VC investment, and...
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RT @AFEXNigeria: Our third panel on ‘Financing the emergence of efficient agriculture marketplace for Africa.’ will be moderated by Martin….
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So far, @GETITRwanda has completed over 2,000 foodservice orders & exported over 50 tonnes abroad. They offer over 80 varieties of fresh fruits, vegetables & spices ready for export from Rwanda all year round. Here’s why we invested: #VestedWorld.
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Congratulations to @Shuttlersng CEO Damilola Olokesusi (@dammyoloke) on being appointed by @UNCTAD as a 2022 eTrade for Women Advocate. #VestedWorld #VentureCapital #Africa #Portfolio #eTradeForWomen.
Meet @UNCTAD's new cohort of #eTradeForWomen advocates. The 5 trailblazing entrepreneurs will work with the organization to empower women in the digital economy & promote more inclusive e-commerce ecosystems worldwide.
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. social impact by strengthening the food supply chain. Not one to stand on the sidelines, she quit her comfortable job at Nike to start GET IT, which is now the largest distributor of fruits and vegetables in #Rwanda, with over 60 employees. Read more:
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In 2012, she moved to Rwanda on behalf of the Nike Foundation and worked on the Girl Hub Rwanda project, a close collaboration between Nike and the UK Department for International Development (DFID). While in Rwanda, in 2014, Lauren saw an opportunity to create economic and . .
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GET IT is transforming food procurement & distribution in East Africa. Combining off-grid cold storage technology and ISO-22000, they're connecting frontier-market farmers, producers, and manufacturers to commercial kitchens. Learn more: #VestedWorld.
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This week, we are spotlighting our portfolio company @GETITRwanda. In Rwanda, along the food chain, spoilage rates are high due to the lack of cold chain infrastructure, price increases with additional intermediaries, & little transparency exists on the origins of the produce.
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He will be on the Fintech panel to discuss “African fintech going global” with Maelis of @BFAGlobal, Chris of @lendableinc, Bhairav of @crownagentsbank, and Gavin of @NewMarketsMedia. Learn more & register here: #VestedWorld #VentureCapital #Africa.
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Jeff Stine (@jstinevt), partner at VestedWorld will be speaking at the AFSIC - Investing in Africa conference and expo 2022 in London in October. #VestedWorld #VentureCapital #Africa
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