SA Start-Up Excel@Uni Selected As One Of The 25 African Recipients Of The Third Google For Startups Black Founders Fund
SA Start-Up Excel@Uni Selected As One Of The 25 African Recipients Of The Third Google For Startups Black Founders Fund. South African startup Excel@Uni has announced that it has been selected as one of the 25 African recipients of the third Google for Startups Black Founders Fund. The company took to LinkedIn to make the announcement.
The post read, “We are proud to be one of the 25 African recipients of the third Google for Startups Black Founders Fund, selected out of a staggering 4000 applications this year 🤗 . Well done Lungelo Linda Gumede, Lesedi Makena and Ludwick Marishane. When you #FundBlackFounders, it goes a long way. We’ve seen it in our communities – and we’re thrilled to carry forward that impact with the third Google for Startups Black Founders Fund. Congratulations to the founders of the other amazing African startups Akoma Health, BezoMoney (Techstars ‘23), Chargel, CHARIS UAS, Evolve Credit, EzyAgric, Fez Delivery(Techstars ‘22), Fleetsimplify , HealthDart, Herconomy, Jumba, MDaaS Global, My Pocket Counsel, ORDA, Periculum, Raenest (Techstars ‘22), Ridelink Inc., Susu, Talamus Ghana, truQ (Techstars ’22), Tushop, UZAPOINT, Zinacare, Zydii”
Google for Startups Black Founders Fund: Africa provides cash awards — without giving up equity in return — and hands-on support to help Black entrepreneurs in Africa build and grow their businesses. Established in 2020, the Google for Startups Black Founders Fund has awarded more than $30 million to help Black-led startups in Africa, Brazil, Europe, and the United States secure funding, strengthen communities, and create generational change. In addition to equity-free cash awards, Black Founders Fund recipients receive ongoing Google mentorship, Google Cloud credits, and product support to help them navigate every stage of their startup journey.
Excel@Uni helps and supports students throughout their university experience to give them a chance to succeed, graduate and be well–prepared for their future. Excel@Uni is impact and outcomes focused, partnering with student-funders (corporates) and universities to support students and make a difference.
