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Grassroots Business Fund

20 employees

Grassroots Business Fund provides fund to businesses that generate sustainable income in Africa.

Investor insights

Sectors invested in

Social Entrepreneurship3
Artisan1
Manufacturing1
E-Commerce1
Marketplace1
Online Portals1
Accessories1
Ethical Fashion1
Jewelry1
Women's Empowerment1
Social Enterprise1
Socially Responsible1
Social Impact1
Retail & Wholesale1
Mission-Driven Brand1

Funding rounds participated in

$700K sweet spot round size

Most of their 6 investments are in rounds between $296K and $1M

Investor type

Venture Capital

Basic info

Industry

venture capital and private equity principals

Sectors

Metrics
Advisory Services
Impact Investing
Emerging Markets
SMEs
High Impact Businesses

Date founded

2008

Investments made

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- raised $296K on June 1, 2016

Investors: Grassroots Business Fund

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Soko raised $700K on April 2, 2015

Investors: Unreasonable Capital, Novastar Ventures, Cordes Foundation, Pipeline Angels and Grassroots Business Fund

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- raised $1.4M on December 1, 2013

Investors: Grassroots Business Fund

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Undisclosed raised $495K on July 1, 2012

Investors: Grassroots Business Fund

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- raised $1M on July 1, 2011

Investors: Grassroots Business Fund

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Undisclosed raised undisclosed on January 1, 2010

Investors: Grassroots Business Fund

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