Our goal: empowering the lives of Africa’s most vulnerable population through investing in Tech Solutions.
Where the overall Close the Gap vision is concerned, we could summarize that we aim to connect the non-connected vulnerable youngsters in emerging- and developing countries so that they can build themselves a better future and be more self-reliable and independent from any aid or welfare programs. With Close the Gap’s special purpose investment vehicle, Close the Gap CVBA, we want to achieve inclusive growth, by supporting the development and growth of technology based solutions created by African tech ent
This double outcome is made possible through sustainable use of Close the Gap’s own earmarked financial resources for this purpose, as well as to attract co-investors from patient-capital and impact investment providers. Close the Gap provides seed and growth capital to investees, as well as technical assistance and access to the Close the Gap network. Additional capital will be raised through the Close the Gap fund structure, together with Close the Gap’s partner BID Network. These participations are man