Janngo

Janngo is a venture capital firm and startup studio founded in 2018, headquartered in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, with an additional office in Paris, France. The firm specializes in investing in small and medium enterprises across various stages, including seed, startup, and growth capital. Janngo focuses on the digital ecosystem sector and aims to support entrepreneurs who utilize technology to deliver essential services and products to African consumers, accelerate the growth of African SMEs, and create jobs, particularly for women and youth. The firm targets investments in sectors such as fashion, agriculture, media, education, finance, technology, and healthcare, with a strong preference for companies based in Africa.

Fatoumata Ba

Founder and Executive Chairman

Emmanuel Chavane

Co-Founder and General Partner

Vincent Gaide

Operating Partner, CFO and Board Member

Antonia Gleizes-Lacombe

Operating Partner

Sebastien Nony

General Partner

Past deals in CEMAC

StarNews Mobile

Seed Round in 2023
StarNews Mobile is a mobile content media company that designs, develops, and operates a digital platform enabling creators to produce, distribute, and monetize video content. Founded in 2017, it is headquartered in Santa Monica, California, with additional offices across Africa, including Ivory Coast, Cameroon, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and South Africa. The platform offers subscription plans, pay‑as‑you‑go options, and exclusive content, allowing creators to connect directly with fans and earn revenue. It targets African creators and audiences, providing an affordable streaming service that supports local content production and offers a fair payout structure. The company also connects brands and celebrities with creators, expanding opportunities for collaboration and audience reach.
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