Yas Group
Formerly AXIAN Telecom
Yas Group has backed at least 1 African startup.
- Corporate
- Ebene, Mauritius
- axian-telecom.com ↗
- Portfolio companies
- 1
- Latest deal Aug 2026
Investment thesis
Yas Group, previously presented as AXIAN Telecom, is a pan-African telecommunications group operating across telecom, digital infrastructure and fintech. On 14 September 2026 it announced that it was adopting Yas Group as its corporate identity for external communications, investor relations and regulatory engagement. Its operating brands include Yas, TowerCo of Africa, Stellarix, Silver Links and Mixx. The group provides mobile, fixed, infrastructure and financial-technology services across Africa and the Indian Ocean.
From Yas Group's own description
Stated focus sectors
Stated investment stages
- Post-IPO Equity
Portfolio preview1 of 1
| Company |
|---|
Jumia Consumer Goods · Nigeria |
Frequently asked about Yas Group
- Which startups has Yas Group invested in?
- Yas Group has backed at least 1 African startup, including Jumia.
- Which sectors does Yas Group invest in?
- Its portfolio spans Consumer Goods, E-Commerce, Retail and Shopping.
Yas Group portfolio1 company · newest round first
Showing 1 of 1 portfolio companies. Round and amount are the round Yas Group joined.
| Company |
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Jumia Consumer Goods · Nigeria |
Frequent co-investors
Who invests alongside Yas Group? Pro shows frequent co-investors, how many rounds they shared, and the deals behind each connection.
Only investors in the same funding round count as co-investors. Shared portfolio companies alone do not establish a joint investment.
Yas Group in the news1 story
Launch Base Africa · 8/12/2026
Jumia Secures $50m IFC-Backed Emergency Raise After Total Equity Crashes 98%
