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Mastercard Foundation backs female-led African enterprises — article includes a paywall

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Published: 15 December 2025

Five35 Ventures has secured an anchor commitment from the Mastercard Foundation Africa Growth Fund. The investment will help the gender-lens investor to support women-led startups across Africa.

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