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Co-founder of Saviu Ventures, advocating for a pragmatic approach to venture capital focused on tangible returns.
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How Saviu Ventures thinks about startup exits in Francophone Africa
Techpoint Africa - Oct 22, 2025
Benoit Delestre emphasizes the need for tangible returns over chasing unicorns. Saviu Ventures has backed 21 startups, with 75% located in Francophone Africa.

Saviu Ventures’ second fund reaches €12 million first close to back Francophone Africa startups
TechCrunch - Nov 24, 2023
Saviu Ventures has made an initial close of €12 million for its second fund with the backing of private investors. The VC firm aims to close the fund at between €30 million and €50 million to primarily invest in startups within Francophone Africa.
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