In a landmark collaboration set to invigorate Africa’s startup ecosystem, Attijariwafa Ventures and UM6P Ventures have signed a strategic framework agreement to boost entrepreneurial innovation across the continent. This alliance brings together two powerful engines of innovation and capital, aiming to jointly invest in high-potential startups across fintech, insurtech, deeptech, and greentech.
Attijariwafa Ventures is a Moroccan venture capital firm based in Casablanca that backs entrepreneurs and start-ups who are shaping the future of financial services.
UM6P Ventures is the investment arm of University Mohammed VI Polytechnic, founded as a vehicle for the university to advance entrepreneurship and accelerate scientific innovation in Morocco and Africa
The partnership will combine Attijariwafa Ventures’ robust investment capacity — offering minority stakes from MAD 2 million to MAD 30 million — with UM6P Ventures’ academic and industrial support network, giving emerging companies both financial fuel and strategic guidance.
“By joining forces with UM6P Ventures, we strengthen our role as an engaged player in supporting innovation and entrepreneurship,” said Hamza Mikou, CEO of Attijariwafa Ventures.
The collaboration is designed to accelerate growth for startups by granting access to an expansive ecosystem, including the Attijariwafa Bank and Wafa Assurance network, which spans 27 countries and serves over 12 million clients. This wide reach opens the door for portfolio companies to scale their solutions across diverse markets with ease.
Startups supported through this venture will not only benefit from funding, but also from integration into a community of academic experts, industrial partners, and financial institutions. The focus on sectors such as deeptech and greentech also reflects a shared commitment to solving complex challenges through innovation — from sustainable energy to inclusive financial systems.
This partnership underscores Morocco’s growing status as a launchpad for innovation-driven entrepreneurship in Africa. With the support of institutions like UM6P and financial leaders like Attijariwafa Bank, the country is fostering a vibrant ecosystem for startups and skilled professionals alike. For jobseekers, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders eager to tap into this momentum, Jobs Expo Casablanca offers a unique opportunity to connect directly with the companies and innovators shaping Morocco’s digital and economic future.
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