Investors backing African startups
Yellowwoods
No description available.
South Africa
1984 Ventures
1984 Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm backing technical founders. Its investment focus includes artificial intelligence applications, AI infrastructure and technology supporting healthcare businesses.
United States
Africa50
Africa50 is a pan-African infrastructure investment platform. It develops and invests in projects while mobilising public and private finance to address the continent’s infrastructure funding needs.
Morocco
African Rainbow Capital
No description available.
Global
AgFunder
AgFunder is a global venture capital firm investing in technologies addressing food, agriculture and planetary health. Its interests span artificial intelligence, biotechnology, robotics, manufacturing and materials.
United States
Al Mada
Al Mada is a private pan-African investment group pursuing long-term investments in capital-intensive sectors. Its portfolio includes banking, insurance, distribution, mining, energy, telecommunications, property and tourism.
Morocco
Angaza Capital
Angaza Capital backs sustainable companies and develops projects in Africa and the Middle East. Its activities include investment and ecosystem development supporting new solutions in these markets.
United Arab Emirates
Beenok
Beenok is an investment and advisory firm supporting companies in emerging markets. It works with founders, boards and management teams to develop and scale businesses, particularly in Africa.
Mauritius
Blink CV
No description available.
Netherlands
Block inc
Block is a technology company operating businesses including Square, Cash App, Afterpay and TIDAL. Its products aim to expand access to financial services and the digital economy.
United States
Blue Earth Capital
Blue Earth Capital is an independent global impact investment firm. Its strategies include private equity and private credit, targeting measurable social and environmental outcomes alongside financial returns.
Switzerland
Cash Plus
Cash Plus is a financial services company offering payment accounts, money transfers and bill payments. Its mobile platform supports domestic and international transactions for customers in Morocco.
Morocco
Castle Island Ventures
Castle Island Ventures is a venture capital firm focused on public blockchains. It invests in early-stage infrastructure and application companies connecting blockchain technology with traditional finance.
United States
Challenge For Youth Employment (CFYE)
Challenge Fund for Youth Employment is a Dutch government-funded programme supporting employment for young people in sub-Saharan Africa and the Middle East. It is managed by Palladium, Randstad and VSO.
Netherlands
Climate Capital
Climate Capital is an early-stage venture capital investor focused on climate startups. It pursues a diversified investment approach alongside other venture capital investors backing these businesses.
United States
EDF (Corporate)
EDF is an energy group providing electricity and services supporting electrification. Its French business serves households, companies and public authorities with solutions for lower-carbon energy use.
France
Evolem Start
Evolem Start is the startup investment activity of Evolem’s family office. It supports innovative businesses during commercial acceleration, providing long-term capital and partnerships with entrepreneurs.
France
Fondation Botnar
Fondation Botnar is a philanthropic foundation focused on young people’s wellbeing worldwide. Its work addresses the opportunities and challenges of life in urban and digital environments.
Switzerland
FoundersX
FoundersX Ventures backs companies developing artificial intelligence technologies. Its investment interests span chips, space-based infrastructure, robotics, foundation models and software applying AI across industries.
United States
Gather Ventures
Gather Ventures invests in ventures supporting climate resilience and asset creation for women and girls across Africa. The initiative is supported by the Clara Lionel Foundation.
Kenya
IDH FarmFit
No description available.
Netherlands
Kiva
Kiva is a nonprofit online lending platform connecting lenders with entrepreneurs internationally. It enables individuals to fund loans without earning interest on their contributions.
United States
Maroc Numeric Fund II
No description available.
Morocco
Octopus Ventures
Octopus Ventures invests in businesses across software, biotechnology, climate, consumer products, deep technology, fintech and healthcare. It supports founders from initial ideas through subsequent growth with funding and practical assistance.
United Kingdom
Olive Tree Capital
Olive Tree Capital provides early-stage investment to companies developing frontier technologies. Its focus includes critical infrastructure and applied artificial intelligence, with a portfolio spanning multiple technical fields.
United States
PiggyVest
Allows people to keep funds in their savings accounts on the app and accrue interest on their deposits.
Nigeria
Plesion Capital
No description available.
United States
Polychain Capital
Polychain Capital is an investment firm managing portfolios of blockchain-based digital assets. Its investment approach focuses on actively managing these assets on behalf of its investors.
United States
Practical VC
No description available.
United States
Rippleworks
Rippleworks supports social impact organisations with practical assistance to help them scale. Its programmes include expert advisory projects, leadership development, office hours and capital support.
United States
Samata Capital
No description available.
Global
Sanofi Global Health Unit Impact Fund
No description available.
France
Savant Fund Manager
Savant supports African deep technology and hardware ventures with funding, mentoring and networks. It helps early-stage companies develop commercial products and prepare for further investment.
South Africa
Taqadam
TAQADAM is a startup accelerator supported by KAUST and Saudi Awwal Bank’s network. Its programme provides entrepreneurs with mentoring, funding and connections to help develop their ventures.
Global
Tekton
Tekton Ventures invests in companies and works with partner funds internationally. Its permanent-capital approach supports long-term relationships, providing founders with investment, business connections and market knowledge.
United States
To.org
No description available.
United States
True Culture Fund
No description available.
United States
Truvalu
Truvalu is an impact investor partnering with agricultural small and medium-sized businesses in emerging markets. It combines patient capital, business support and partnerships to strengthen inclusive agricultural value chains.
Kenya
Uma Ventures
UMA Ventures backs pre-seed companies and their founders. Its investment approach focuses on early businesses across selected industry verticals with potential for substantial growth.
Global
BLOC Smart Africa fund
No description available.
Global
CapaciTech
CapaciTech is a South African investment and venture-building business. It combines advisory services, technical support and shareholdings in entrepreneurial ventures to help companies develop and expand.
South Africa
Chimera Investment
No description available.
United Arab Emirates
Convergence Partners
Convergence Partners is an impact investment manager focused on telecommunications, media and technology in Africa. It invests in businesses supporting digital connectivity and wider information infrastructure.
South Africa
Cordaid Investment Management
No description available.
Netherlands
Fin (Finclusion Group)
Finclusion uses in-house and advanced proprietary A.I. algorithms for credit granting and fraud prevention.
Mauritius
GreatPoint Ventures
GreatPoint Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm based in San Francisco. It supports portfolio companies with investment and connections to customers and experienced executives.
United States
Grindstone Ventures
No description available.
South Africa
INCO
No description available.
Global