What outcomes can be attributed to Fatoumata Bâ?

Fatoumata Bâ

Senegalese entrepreneur and investor who founded and is executive chair of the venture capital firm Janngo Capital and was earlier a senior executive at Jumia.

DeliveredOutcomes at a glance

4 documented outcomes: 2 self-reported, 1 delivered, 1 pledged.

Janngo Capital second fund raise

Delivered

Final close of US$78 million (about €73 million), 20% above the €60 million target

Role: Founder and Executive Chair
Reported by: Janngo Capital announcement (via AVCA, US$78m); Techpoint Africa (EUR 73m, EUR 60m target)

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Janngo portfolio gender lens

Self-reported

56% of portfolio companies founded, co-founded, or benefiting women; 91% compliant with 2X criteria

Role: Founder and Executive Chair
Reported by: Janngo Capital (via AVCA)

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Janngo portfolio employment

Self-reported

More than 20,000 jobs created across 21 portfolio companies in 14 countries (30+ investments across 2 vehicles)

Role: Founder and Executive Chair
Reported by: Janngo Capital (via AVCA)

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Janngo Startup Fund investment commitments

Pledged

Commitment to invest up to 50% in companies founded, co-founded, or benefiting women; IFC stated the fund intends to allocate 80% of invested capital to low-income and post-conflict countries

Role: Founder and Executive Chair
Reported by: Janngo Capital (via AVCA); TechCrunch (50% aim); IFC as cited by AVCA (80% target)

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Reports and evaluations

SecondaryJanngo Capital reaches final close of its second fund at US$78 millionAfrican Private Capital Association (AVCA) member news · Oct 2024
SecondaryJanngo Capital closes fundingTechpoint Africa · 30 Oct 2024
SecondaryPan-African 'gender equal investor' Janngo Capital hits first close of €60M fundTechCrunch · 11 Sep 2022

Revisions

27 Oct 2026 Published after review.

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