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Jumia raises $50M including $25M from World Bank's IFC as shares fall from $60+ to $6
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African e-commerce company Jumia secured $50 million in equity funding, with $25 million from the World Bank's International Finance Corporation, while its US-listed shares have dropped from over $60 in 2021 to $6.
The funding provides Jumia capital despite a roughly 90% decline in share price, with IFC's participation signaling some institutional confidence. The dramatic share price drop indicates significant ongoing challenges for the company.
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Jumia raised $50 million in fresh equity from its biggest shareholder and the World Bank's IFC
The World Bank's IFC contributed $25 million of the total $50 million raised
Jumia's US-listed shares have fallen from over $60 in 2021 to $6 currently
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