The Mohammed VI Investment Fund has officially designated 14 management companies to oversee thematic and sectoral investment funds aimed at supporting Moroccan startups and innovation-driven enterprises.
This announcement follows a highly competitive call for expressions of interest launched on April 15,2024,which attracted 47 applications from both domestic and international firms.
The selection process was designed to identify fund managers capable of channeling capital into high-potential sectors such as Fintech,Agritech,Edtech,Healthtech,and Climatetech.
Among the applicants,12 were Moroccan,33 international,and 2 were mixed consortiums,reflecting strong global interest in Morocco’s innovation ecosystem.
The selected firms will manage funds across various financing stages,including Pre-Seed,Seed,Pre-Series A,and Series A,to ensure comprehensive support for startups at different growth phases.
The initiative is part of the Fund’s broader strategy to stimulate private investment,foster entrepreneurship,and position Morocco as a regional innovation hub. The fund,established in 2020,plays a pivotal role in mobilizing capital for strategic sectors and bridging financing gaps for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
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