Funding early-stage founders building in Africa.
We back founders building practical solutions for real-world African markets—from pre-seed to early-stage.
The firm
Built with intent.
We believe the most important companies in Africa will be built by founders with lived experience—those who understand constraints, inefficiencies, and opportunities from within.
We believe founders with lived experience are best positioned to solve Africa's most critical challenges.
We believe founders with lived experience are best positioned to solve Africa's most critical challenges.
We believe founders with lived experience are best positioned to solve Africa's most critical challenges.
Stage
Where you fit
We invest in companies already in motion—where ideas are being tested and early signals are emerging.
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Early stage
You’ve built an MVP and are starting to validate your solution in-market.
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Early stage
You’ve built an MVP and are starting to validate your solution in-market.
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Building & validating
You’re testing your product with users and moving toward product-market fit.
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Building & validating
You’re testing your product with users and moving toward product-market fit.
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Gaining traction
You have early traction and are focused on scaling your product and reach.
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Gaining traction
You have early traction and are focused on scaling your product and reach.
Portfolio
Companies we back
Companies we back
Our portfolio reflects a focus on real-world utility—companies solving tangible problems with scalable approaches.
Our portfolio reflects a focus on real-world utility—companies solving tangible problems with scalable approaches.
Kenya's Pension Capital
First-hand interviews with the trustees and fund executives responsible for KES 2.81 trillion in member savings.
FAQs
Questions founders often ask
Answers to common questions about how we invest and what we look for.
What is the investment thesis of the fund?
Our investment thesis is centered around the commitment to supporting early-stage tech or tech-enabled startups led by local and diverse founder teams that are ridiculously passionate about innovating and changing their value chains.
At what stage do you invest?
What sectors does the fund invest in?
What is your typical ticket size?
How long is your investment process?
What value do you add beyond capital?
How can I apply for an investment?
FAQs
Questions founders often ask
Answers to common questions about how we invest and what we look for.
What is the investment thesis of the fund?
Our investment thesis is centered around the commitment to supporting early-stage tech or tech-enabled startups led by local and diverse founder teams that are ridiculously passionate about innovating and changing their value chains.
At what stage do you invest?
What sectors does the fund invest in?
What is your typical ticket size?
How long is your investment process?
What value do you add beyond capital?
How can I apply for an investment?
FAQs
Questions founders often ask
Answers to common questions about how we invest and what we look for.
What is the investment thesis of the fund?
Our investment thesis is centered around the commitment to supporting early-stage tech or tech-enabled startups led by local and diverse founder teams that are ridiculously passionate about innovating and changing their value chains.
At what stage do you invest?
What sectors does the fund invest in?
What is your typical ticket size?
How long is your investment process?
What value do you add beyond capital?
How can I apply for an investment?
