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Can Impact Startups Become Unicorns?

24m · Saving The Planet · 28 Mar 10:55

Join our conversation with Mélanie Keïta, the founder of Melanin Kapital. Melanin Kapital is a social impact initiative supporting African Ambitions to bridge the financial gap by making startups investable through de-risking mechanisms.

In this episode, we discuss the challenges and solutions of becoming a unicorn in a more sustainable way in Africa. We will also learn how we can support start up entrepreneurs on their journey.

Learn more about Melanin Kapital: https://melaninkapital.com

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