Orange plans to support and fund Egyptian technology-focused startups, writes Tom Jackson for Disrupt Africa. Orange’s subsidiary, Orange Digital Ventures investment program, has allocated around USD 56 mn to launch an Africa-focused initiative and fund early-stage companies. Orange’s deputy CEO says his company is willing to work with Egypt “in order to strengthen cooperation … in a context that encourages foreign investment.” Mettling says Orange is considering setting up customer service centres in new technology zones, including in Assiut.

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