Google says 60 African startups have been selected for the second cohort of the Google for Startups Black Founders Fund for Africa.
According to Google, Nigeria dominates the selection list, which features 23 Nigerian startups. Other countries benefitting from this funding programme include Kenya with 12 grantees, Rwanda with six grantees, South Africa with five grantees, and Uganda with four grantees, among others.
It was disclosed that each of the selected startups would get support through a six-month training programme that includes access to a network of mentors to assist in tackling unique challenges.