The $20M Boost: Yango Ventures Wants Startups to Help Build the Future of Global Tech

When tech goes beyond apps and algorithms to drive real-world impact—that’s where Yango Group thrives.

Headquartered in the UAE, Yango Group is a global technology company with a bold mission: to bring advanced technology into everyday life across diverse, fast-growing regions. From ride-hailing and entertainment to fintech and AI-powered services, Yango isn’t just a platform—it’s a full-fledged tech ecosystem serving millions.

Now, it’s doubling down on its commitment to innovation with the launch of Yango Ventures, a $20 million corporate venture fund designed to back startups in some of the world’s most dynamic and underserved regions.

🚀 Yango Ventures: Fuel for Early-Stage Innovation

The new fund will focus on early-stage startups (Seed to Series B) in:

• 🌐 O2O (Online-to-Offline) solutions

• 💼 B2B SaaS

• 💳 Fintech

  
  

Target regions include LATAM, Sub-Saharan Africa, MENAP, and other high-growth markets where Yango already operates. This isn’t a sideline project—it’s a core piece of the company’s strategy to fuel local entrepreneurship and create long-term economic impact.

💡 Beyond the Check: Strategic Support from a Tech Ecosystem

Yango Ventures isn’t just throwing money around. The fund will connect founders with:

• Strategic operational support

• Access to Yango’s distribution and tech infrastructure

• A global network of advisors who’ve built and scaled products in sectors like mobility, AI, entertainment, and payments

  
  

🌱 A Wake-Up Call for Global VC

Historically underfunded regions like Sub-Saharan Africa and MENAP are bursting with talent and ideas—but lacking access to the kind of resources startups in the US or Europe often take for granted.

Yango Ventures is a signal that this is changing—and that corporates have a huge role to play in supporting the next wave of breakout startups from Nairobi to Bogotá.

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