# Axian Telecom

> Axian Telecom is a VC fund in Ebène backing Retail and Internet. See 3 investments, check sizes, portfolio and contact details. Updated Sep 2026.

- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Ebène, Mauritius
- Total investments: 3
- Last investment: Aug 2026
- Lead investor: 33%
- Last updated: Sep 2026
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/axian-telecom/
- X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/AxianGroup
- Website: https://www.axian-telecom.com/en/homepage/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/axiangroup

Axian Telecom is a VC fund in Ebène focused on Retail and Internet. AXIAN Telecom offers telecommunications services, mobile financial solutions, and digital infrastructure across various African markets. The company focuses on enhancing connectivity and accessibility for its users, providing essential communication tools and financial services. AXIAN Telecom emphasizes innovation in its approach, aiming to fosterinclusivity in the digital space. By investing in telecommunications and related sectors, it supports the growth of Africa's digital economy. The company operates a range of platforms that cater to both individual consumers and businesses, facilitating seamless communication and financial transactions.

## Contacts

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## Investment focus

### Industry

| Industry | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Retail | 1 | 33% |
| Internet | 1 | 33% |
| Shopping | 1 | 33% |
| E-Commerce | 1 | 33% |
| Search Engine | 1 | 33% |

12 industries tracked in total.

### Stage

| Stage | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Private Equity | 1 | 33% |
| Post-IPO Equity | 1 | 33% |

## Team

| Name | Title | Investments | Profile |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Aboubakar Haman | Group Chief Corporate Affairs Officer | 0 | — |
| Kamal Okba | Chief Operating Officer | 0 | — |

## Investments

| Company | Description | Amount | Stage | Date | Website |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Jumia | Jumia is an e-commerce platform centered on a marketplace, as well as Jumia Logistics and JumiaPay. The marketplace connects and transacts millions of buyers and sellers. Through its network of local partners, Jumia Logistics can deliver millions of packages. JumiaPay facilitates online transaction payments for Jumia's ecosystem. Jumiabelieves that e-commerce is making people's lives easier by allowing them to shop and pay for millions of products at the best prices wherever they live, with over 1 billion people and 500 million internet users in Africa. E-commerce is also opening up new opportunities for SMEs to expand and for a new generation to thrive. | $50M | Private Equity | Aug 14, 2026 |  |
| Jumia Group | Jumia Group connects consumers and businesses across Africa and beyond. Through their online platforms, consumers can access a wide range of products and services, from basic consumer goods to online travel. Jumia Group helps them save time and save money. Businesses use Jumia in order to distribute their products and services in a more efficientand scalable way, and helps them grow their business and benefit from the massive shift of consumers to online.Jumia Group aims to transform people's lives through technology. Jumia Group is embracing the digital shift of the entire African economy and supporting the growth of African companies while expanding their horizons. More than 50,000 local African companies and individuals have partnered with Jumia. Jumia Group is opening new opportunities for talented people by creating jobs and developing new skills in the continent. Jumia Group directly provide 3,000 jobs and many more through sellers and logistics partners. Jumia Group is committed to creating sustainable impact in Africa. | $50M | Post-IPO Equity | Aug 11, 2026 |  |
| Jumia Group | Jumia Group connects consumers and businesses across Africa and beyond. Through their online platforms, consumers can access a wide range of products and services, from basic consumer goods to online travel. Jumia Group helps them save time and save money. Businesses use Jumia in order to distribute their products and services in a more efficientand scalable way, and helps them grow their business and benefit from the massive shift of consumers to online.Jumia Group aims to transform people's lives through technology. Jumia Group is embracing the digital shift of the entire African economy and supporting the growth of African companies while expanding their horizons. More than 50,000 local African companies and individuals have partnered with Jumia. Jumia Group is opening new opportunities for talented people by creating jobs and developing new skills in the continent. Jumia Group directly provide 3,000 jobs and many more through sellers and logistics partners. Jumia Group is committed to creating sustainable impact in Africa. |  | Post-IPO Equity | May 30, 2025 |  |

3 of 3 investments shown.

## Co-investors
- [International Finance Corporation](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/international-finance-corporation) — VC Fund, 2 deals together

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## FAQ

### What does Axian Telecom invest in?

Axian Telecom invests primarily in Retail, Internet and Shopping startups, most often at Private Equity and Post-IPO Equity stage. Most of the 3 investments tracked by Shizune back companies in Nigeria. The Investment Focus section breaks down every industry, stage and country in the portfolio.

### How do I contact Axian Telecom?

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### Who are the partners at Axian Telecom?

The team at Axian Telecom includes Aboubakar Haman (Group Chief Corporate Affairs Officer) and Kamal Okba (Chief Operating Officer). The Team section lists each member with their title, investment count and links.

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