Britam’s expansion comes at a time when startup funding in Kenya has slowed after several years of record investment.
By
Vincent Owino
Business & Technology Reporter
Nation Media Group
Insurer Britam plans to invest up to Sh1.9 billion ($15 million) in financial and insurance technology startups in Kenya and other markets where it operates, as it expands its venture capital arm amid increasing competition from non-traditional insurers.
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