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Startup Wise Guys is a global startup accelerator and early-stage investor headquartered in Tallinn, Estonia. Founded in 2012, the firm supports passionate B2B founders through mentorship, funding, and a global network. It has run over 45 programs and backed more than 450 startups worldwide, with a strong presence in Europe, CEE, CIS, and Africa. In Africa, Startup Wise Guys has focused on seed-stage investments from April 2022 to December 2023, totaling $260K across five rounds. The firm targets fintech and logistics & supply chain sectors, with investments in Uganda (two rounds), Nigeria (two rounds), and Kenya (one round). Backed companies include Zofi Cash (Uganda, fintech, salary advances), Hisa (Kenya, fintech, fractional investing), and Myt40 (Nigeria, logistics, fleet management software). The accelerator offers programs like the SaaS Accelerator for Africa, providing up to β¬100K in funding, hands-on mentorship, and access to networks of mentors and investors.