Naspers Ventures will look to link the US with Naspers' international reach, and has also led social learning company Brainly's $15m series B round.
South Africa-headquartered media and e-commerce group Naspers has formed a dedicated Silicon Valley-based corporate venturing unit called Naspers Ventures, officially disclosing the information earlier today.
Founded in 1915 as a newspaper operator, Naspers has leveraged an early investment in China-based internet group Tencent now worth over $60bn to evolve into a diversified internet and media firm with holdings all over the world.
Naspers has also been one of the corporate venturing world’s most visible investors, providing funding for businesses including…
