The venture arm of USDC issuer Circle, focusing on investments in Web3 and DeFi startups.
Flutterwave Secures Investment from Circle Ventures as It Expands USDC Payments and Settlement Across Africa
Flutterwave announced a strategic investment from Circle Ventures. The investment supports embedding USDC settlement into existing payment flows.
Flutterwave Gets Investment From Circle Ventures To Help Fix Africa’s Payment Delays
Flutterwave receives a strategic investment from Circle Ventures. The investment aims to embed USDC settlement into existing payment systems.
Flutterwave Secures Strategic Investment From Circle Ventures
Flutterwave announced a strategic investment from Circle Ventures to embed USDC settlement into its payment systems. The investment aims to reduce delays and costs while enabling near-instant settlement for businesses.
Blockchain, not crypto, is driving Africa’s next wave of venture bets, says CV VC’s Jarryd Kennedy
Jarryd Kennedy joined CV VC as Head of Investment for Africa in November 2024. CV VC launched a $20 million Africa Blockchain Fund in 2022, investing in 13 early-stage Web3 startups.
“50% of startups in our portfolio have raised follow-on funding” – Brenton Naicker, Crypto Valley VC
Crypto Valley VC's Africa Blockchain Fund has invested $20 million in 13 startups across Nigeria, South Africa, Kenya, Egypt, and Ghana since 2022. The fund initially committed $125,000 for a 7% convertible note but revised it to $150,000 for a 6% note to better support African startups.
