Challenge Fund for Youth Employment

Europe, Utrecht, The Netherlands, Utrecht

Description

Challenge Fund for Youth Employment is a 6-year programme funded by the Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Investor Profile

Challenge Fund for Youth Employment has backed more than 6 startups, with 0 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 1 rounds, about 17% of its total and boasts 0 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

Concentrates on Grant, Seed, Series Unknown rounds (top funding stages).
Majority of deals are located in The Netherlands, Nigeria, Kenya.
Strong thematic focus on EdTech, Outsourcing, Recruiting.

Stage Focus

Grant (50%)
Seed (33%)
Series Unknown (17%)

Country Focus

The Netherlands (33%)
Nigeria (33%)
Kenya (17%)
United Kingdom (17%)

Industry Focus

Edtech
Outsourcing
Recruiting
Financial Services
Agriculture
Agtech
B2b
Industrial Automation
Supply Chain Management
Banking

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.

Who does Challenge Fund for Youth Employment frequently co-invest with?

Edventures

North America, Idaho, United States, Boise

Co-Investments: 1

Alex Angels

Africa, Al Iskandariyah, Egypt, Alexandria

Co-Investments: 1

AUC Angels

Africa, Al Qahirah, Egypt, Cairo

Co-Investments: 1

Disruptech Ventures

Africa, Al Qahirah, Egypt, Cairo

Co-Investments: 1

United States Agency for International Development

North America, District of Columbia, United States, Washington

Co-Investments: 1

Eudaimonia Capital

Asia, Central Region, Singapore, Singapore

Co-Investments: 1

Harambeans

North America, New Hampshire, United States, Concord

Co-Investments: 1

Cubit Ventures

Africa, Al Qahirah, Egypt, Cairo

Co-Investments: 1

Edventures

Africa, Al Jizah, Egypt, Gîza

Co-Investments: 1

Acasia Group

Africa, Al Qahirah, Egypt, Cairo

Co-Investments: 1

Which angels does Challenge Fund for Youth Employment often collaborate with?

Justin Kan

North America, California, United States, San Francisco

Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by Challenge Fund for Youth Employment?

Sprints

Almere, Flevoland, The Netherlands

The ultimate platform to assess, hire, pay and upskill global tech talents, all in one place.

EdTechOutsourcingRecruiting

Series UnknownMar 26, 2024

Amount Raised: $3,000,000

Mamamoni

Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria

Mamamoni is a social enterprise that provides financial services to rural and poor women in Africa.

BankingFinancial ServicesFinTech

GrantFeb 21, 2024

Amount Raised: $270,509

Balloon Ventures

London, England, United Kingdom

We are fixing SME banking in Africa. We provide loans of $10k - $200k to drive economic growth and create Good Jobs.

Financial Services

SeedSep 1, 2022

Amount Raised: $4,870,000

Sprints

Almere, Flevoland, The Netherlands

The ultimate platform to assess, hire, pay and upskill global tech talents, all in one place.

EdTechOutsourcingRecruiting

SeedApr 10, 2022

Amount Raised: $1,200,000

FUNDIS

Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya

Africa's leading platform to find and hire competent, vetted and certified informal sector workers.

InternetMarketplaceRetail

GrantJan 31, 2022

Amount Raised: $459,777

Releaf

Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria

Releaf uses patented technology to sequester carbon and develop affordable soil regenerating fertilizer exclusively for smallholder farmers

AgricultureAgTechB2BIndustrial AutomationSupply Chain Management

GrantSep 15, 2021

Amount Raised: $1,500,000

Challenge Fund for Youth Employment

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