This elite class of techies is then trained and placed at Fortune 500 companies and startups around the world.
The Chan Zuckerberg Initiative along with Alphabet’s GV (formerly Google Ventures) have led the Series B Funding drive of $24 million.
“This marks the first time that Mark and Priscilla have led a round and we’re thrilled to welcome them,” said Chief excutive officer and co-founder at Andela, Jeremy Johnson in a statement.
Meanwhile, Zuckerberg explained why the Nigerian startup was selected as Chan Zuckerberg Initiative’s first major investment on the official Facebook page.
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