StarkWare Launches $4M Fund for African Blockchain Startups

BREAKING NEWSFebruary 6, 2025 at 2:04 PM UTC

TLDR

StarkWare is an Israeli blockchain company valued at $8 billion
Its $4 million fund will invest in pre-seed and seed-stage startups in Africa
The fund targets startups in West, South, and East Africa

StarkWare, an Israeli blockchain company valued at $8 billion, has launched a $4 million fund to invest in pre-seed and seed-stage startups in Africa. The fund offers grants of up to $150,000, with larger investments available for projects building on StarkNet, its Ethereum-based decentralized application platform.

The fund targets startups in West, South, and East Africa, focusing on teams with technical expertise and local business insight. StarkWare is looking for projects in countries with high inflation, unstable exchange rates, or low financial inclusion.

Selected startups may receive further investment of up to $500,000 and mentorship from StarkWare. The company aims to support blockchain-based financial solutions that bypass traditional banking systems.

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Key Takeaways

Africa’s population is expected to reach 2.5 billion by 2050. With $6.7 trillion in projected consumer and business spending by 2030, blockchain adoption is growing. The continent’s youthful population and increasing crypto usage also present opportunities for decentralized finance. StarkWare’s StarkNet, a Layer 2 Ethereum solution, could help scale blockchain use across the continent. Its investment reflects a broader interest in Africa’s blockchain potential.

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