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$1M-$5M per project
Next Narrative Africa Fund supports commercially viable audio-visual content made on the continent by African and African-diaspora storytellers. It deploys $40 million in commercial equity financing and includes a $10 million grant-making venture studio. Typical investment size is $1 million to $5 million per project. The fund focuses on African storytelling in the creative industries, including projects that address socially relevant themes and challenge stereotypical portrayals of Africa.
Commercial equity financing
NNAF is executing a hybrid strategy to deploy $40 million in commercial equity financing.
Grant-making venture studio
NNAF includes a $10 million grant-making venture studio.
Institutional-grade financing
The fund is designed to bridge the gap between global capital and African creativity by deploying institutional-grade financing to de-risk the export of high-value intellectual property.
Audio-visual content
The fund targets commercially viable audio-visual content.
African storytelling
Supports content made on the continent by African and African-diaspora storytellers.
Socially relevant themes
Seeks stories that entertain, tackle socially relevant themes, and transform stereotypical presentations of Africa in the media.
Commercially viable African-produced projects with international appeal and diverse narratives
Mentorship, network, sector expertise
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Applicants should show clear commercial viability and explain how their project fits the fund’s focus on African-made audio-visual content. It will also help to demonstrate how the story is socially relevant or challenges stereotypical depictions of Africa. For financing requests, align your ask with the stated $1 million to $5 million per-project range.
2023
Active Since
Yes
Deploying
Multiple portfolio companies