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Silicon Valley has deep pockets for African startups – if you’re not African — The Guardian

American venture capital and private equity is dominating Africa, but it’s mostly funding other white foreign founders, writes Larry Madowo.

Here is the link: https://www.theguardian.com/business/2020/jul/17/african-businesses-black-entrepreneurs-us-investors

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