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 Bâ

Founder and Executive Chairman

Emmanuel Chavane

Co-Founder and General Partner

Vincent Gaide

Operating Partner, CFO and Board Member

Antonia Gleizes-Lacombe

Operating Partner

Sébastien Nony

General Partner

Past deals in Francophone Africa

LAfricaMobile

Series A in 2024
LAfricaMobile is a digital multichannel cloud communication platform based in Dakar, Senegal, founded in 2014. The company specializes in mobile marketing services, enabling enterprises across Africa to strengthen their connections with customers via mobile phones. LAfricaMobile offers customized solutions tailored to the local context, facilitating seamless communication between businesses and their clientele. Its adaptable platform supports multi-operator, multi-channel, and multi-country capabilities, allowing companies to effectively reach diverse audiences while providing end consumers with instant, safe, and secure access to essential information.

StarNews

Seed Round in 2023
StarNews Mobile is a digital platform that specializes in creating, producing, and distributing video content for mobile subscribers, focusing primarily on African creators. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Santa Monica, California, the company operates in multiple African countries, including Ivory Coast, Cameroon, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and South Africa. StarNews aims to empower local content creators by offering a subscription-based streaming service that allows them to monetize their digital content effectively. The platform connects these creators with audiences both locally and globally, fostering a sustainable income stream through features such as exclusive content, subscription plans, and pay-as-you-go options. By prioritizing affordability and fair compensation, StarNews seeks to unlock the potential of Africa's creative sector while enhancing access for mass-market consumers.
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