Empowering African Startups and Food-Tech Innovations

Discover how the Black Founders Fund is transforming the African startup scene with $379 million in funding, creating thousands of jobs and accelerating growth. Plus, explore Imagindairy's breakthrough in animal-free dairy proteins, now approved for the Israeli market, and learn about the collaboration between IIMA Ventures and Google for Startups to empower AI startups in India. Finally, delve into Daring Capital's impactful investments in purpose-driven founders, prioritizing diversity and social change. This episode highlights the power of strategic investment and innovation in shaping the future of global entrepreneurship.

Sources:
https://thesun.ng/black-founders-fund-boosts-african-startups-with-379m/
https://www.jpost.com/business-and-innovation/article-830846
https://www.entrepreneur.com/en-in/news-and-trends/iima-ventures-teams-up-with-google-for-startups-to-empower/483528
https://www.eu-startups.com/2024/11/daring-capital-invests-e1-2-million-in-purpose-led-founders-in-its-first-year-of-operation/

Outline:
(00:00:00) Introduction
(00:00:44) Black Founders Fund boosts African startups with $379m
(00:03:48) Food-tech startup is granted approval to market its products in Israel
(00:07:09) IIMA Ventures Teams Up with Google for Startups to Empower 22 AI Startups
(00:10:22) Daring Capital invests €1.2 million in purpose-led founders in its first year of operation