An eyewear retailer that received investment from Saviu Ventures and achieved a full exit.
How Saviu Ventures thinks about startup exits in Francophone Africa
Benoit Delestre emphasizes the need for tangible returns over chasing unicorns. Saviu Ventures has backed 21 startups, with 75% located in Francophone Africa.
African eyewear startup Lapaire secures funding to expand into Senegal, Tanzania
Lapaire secures $2.5 million from AfricInvest. Proparco contributes €450,000 through its Bridge by Digital Africa facility.
Ivory Coast-based eyecare startup Lapaire secures $3m to expand across Africa
Lapaire has secured $3 million in equity funding to fuel its growth and expand across Africa. The startup has tested the eyesight of more than 300,000 people and improved the lives of 180,000 of them.
