Fundraising FoxDER/FJ Senegal
Government fundDakar · Pre-Seed–Growth
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Investment thesis
DER/FJ is a Senegalese public body tasked with stimulating and promoting entrepreneurship among women and young people. It designs and implements strategies to promote self-employment, provides technical assistance and support to project holders, mobilizes resources and finances business creation and income-generating activities, strengthens beneficiaries' technical and managerial capacities, and monitors financed projects. It operates nationwide across Senegal's 14 regions, 46 departments and 552 communes through regional offices, departmental coordinators and nano-credit points. Its programs span sectors such as agriculture, fishing, livestock, crafts, energy, transport, digital, services, tourism and the cultural and creative industries.
Source: firm website, verified Nov 1, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does DER/FJ Senegal invest at?
- DER/FJ Senegal invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Growth stages.
- What sectors does DER/FJ Senegal focus on?
- DER/FJ Senegal focuses on AgTech, Energy, FoodTech, Impact & Social Good, Logistics & Supply Chain, Mobility & Transportation.
- Where is DER/FJ Senegal located?
- DER/FJ Senegal is headquartered in Dakar, SN.
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