The 97Fund, a Ugandan domiciled Open-end Investment Vehicle (HoldCo) that invests in high growth early stage companies in Africa, has launched a $1 Million COVID-19 Relief Fund (the “Fund”). The 97Fund is managed by Ortus Africa Capital. According to a statement from the organization, the Fund shall focus on Uganda and invest in solutions targeting and addressing challenges caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and solutions that prepare Uganda for a post COVID-19 environment. The COVID-19 Relief Fund supports promising entrepreneurs to scale and develop solutions that will help Uganda emerge from the Coronavirus crisis and create competitive advantage for the…
The 97fund Launches UGX3.6 billion Covid-19 Relief Fund

CK Japheth, CEO and Team Lead The Innovation Village. He says that the training is timely and relevant as businesses come to terms with the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic.


