• Saviu Ventures acquires stake in Jobo Interim, deal amount undisclosed

• This marks the 12th investment under the Saviu II fund for African startups

• Jobo seeks to formalize temporary labor in Côte d’Ivoire and expand regionally

Ivorian startup Jobo Interim, which specializes in recruitment and workforce management, has welcomed Saviu Ventures as a new shareholder. The venture capital firm, focused on early-stage African businesses, announced its entry into Jobo’s capital on September 13, 2025. The size of the investment was not disclosed.

This marks the 12th investment of the Saviu II fund, managed by Saviu Ventures and dedicated to high-potential young companies in francophone Africa. The fund, which targets growth-stage entrepreneurs with innovative models and inclusive approaches, is finalizing a capital raise expected by the end of 2025.

Earlier in 2025, Jobo Interim raised €2 million ($2.35 million) to digitalize the temporary work market and prepare for regional expansion into Nigeria, Morocco, and East Africa. That round included investors such as 50 Partners, Evolem, Plug and Play, and Bpifrance.

Jobo Interim provides large-scale temporary recruitment solutions tailored to industrial, agricultural, and construction sectors, while also supporting businesses in human resource management.

According to cofounder Guillaume Dacier, citing the National Institute of Statistics, about 90% of jobs in Côte d’Ivoire are in the informal sector. This sector, which contributes around 60% of GDP, includes traders, artisans, transporters, hairdressers, and technicians, most of whom lack social protection and labor rights. Jobo aims to address this gap by connecting companies with qualified workers and improving prospects for laborers.

The entry of Saviu Ventures is expected to help Jobo strengthen its digital solutions and expand its formal recruitment services. For investors, the deal highlights the potential of Côte d’Ivoire’s evolving labor and HR market, with opportunities tied to social protection and economic inclusion.