Kuramo Trains 22 Fund Managers for Nigeria's $1 Billion SME Fund
Kuramo's WIIF has launched a 12-week accelerator for 22 emerging fund managers as it chases a $100 million first close for Nigeria's $1 billion naira-denominated SME vehicle.
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Impact Investing
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Impact Investing
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