Investors backing African startups
Clearvision Ventures
Clearvision Ventures invests at the intersection of technology, sustainability and infrastructure. Its evergreen funds support companies across development stages with long-term capital and entrepreneurial experience.
United States
Endeavor Catalyst
No description available.
Global
Ericsson Ventures
Ericsson Ventures invests in companies developing technologies that support innovation and Ericsson’s core business. Its corporate investment activity combines strategic objectives with the pursuit of financial returns.
United States
FinTech Collective
FinTech Collective is a venture capital firm backing companies reshaping financial markets and services. It supports founders with strategic advice, operational collaboration and business connections.
United States
Full Circle Africa
Full Circle Africa is a Nairobi-based proprietary investment firm operating across venture capital, commercial real estate and hospitality. Its venture activity supports early-stage technology-enabled businesses with capital and mentoring.
Kenya
Future of Learning Fund
No description available.
United States
GalloProvincialis
No description available.
Global
General Catalyst
General Catalyst is a global investment and business transformation company. It partners with entrepreneurs and develops initiatives in areas including applied artificial intelligence and healthcare transformation.
United States
GetEquity
Investment platform offering anyone to make equity investments in startups listed on the platform
Nigeria
Global Energy Alliance for People
No description available.
Global
Global Partnerships/Eleos Social Venture Fund
No description available.
United States
Globivest
Globivest is a women-led, gender-lens venture capital fund supporting early-stage businesses. Its strategy connects health, social and environmental outcomes, with support for international expansion and business development.
Global
GMS Capital Partners
GMS Capital Partners manages investment vehicles for GMS Holdings. Its activities span private equity, venture capital, real estate and alternative assets, with investments in growth-oriented businesses.
United States
Goat.VC
No description available.
United States
Golden Ventures
Golden Ventures is a Toronto-based seed-stage venture capital fund investing across North America. It backs founding teams developing technology businesses and other innovative products and services.
Japan
GuarantCo
GuarantCo provides local-currency credit solutions supporting sustainable infrastructure in Africa and Asia. It works to develop local capital markets and reduce infrastructure financing gaps in lower-income countries.
United Kingdom
Haltra Group
Haltra is a family-owned sustainable investment group managing wealth and impact investments. It supports businesses and partners pursuing long-term growth models that consider environmental resources and future generations.
Global
Harvest
No description available.
Global
Helios Digital Ventures
No description available.
United States
Inclusion Japan
Inclusion Japan is an investment firm operating venture and search fund strategies. Its activities include backing technology startups and entrepreneurs acquiring established businesses through search funds.
Japan
Intercept Ventures
Intercept Ventures invests in technology businesses at seed stage. Its portfolio interests include financial services, identity, insurance technology, cybersecurity and tools for wealth management.
United States
Investment Banking (SGCIB)
No description available.
Global
Joseph Family Foundation
No description available.
United States
Juven
Juven is a frontier-market investor and business builder. It provides flexible capital and strategic assistance to entrepreneurs developing companies in growth markets across Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
United Kingdom
Kazana Fund
No description available.
Ethiopia
LGT
LGT is a global private bank serving wealthy clients and families. It provides investment solutions and wealth-related services, with an emphasis on long-term and sustainable investing.
Switzerland
Luno
Makes it safe and easy for people and businesses to store, buy, use and learn about cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum.
United Kingdom
Mo Angels
No description available.
Mauritius
Moniepoint Inc
Moniepoint is a financial technology company providing payments, banking, credit and business management tools. It serves businesses and individuals through an integrated platform and associated financial services subsidiaries.
Nigeria
Morgan Stanley Investment Management
No description available.
United States
Morpheus Ventures
Morpheus Ventures backs entrepreneurs building new businesses. Its portfolio includes companies developing property technology, event services, workplace safety software and health insurance products.
United States
Multiply Partners
No description available.
Nigeria
Nedbank CIB
No description available.
Global
Pale Blue Dot
No description available.
Global
Planet (GEAPP)
No description available.
Global
Rabobank
No description available.
Netherlands
Rivonia Road Capital
Rivonia Road Capital is a private capital manager focused on non-bank finance. It provides asset-backed lending and other capital solutions, working with founders and management teams on growth.
United States
Schmidt Futures
No description available.
United States
Seed9
Seed9 provides early-stage investment to technology startups in emerging markets. It combines capital with mentoring and international business connections to support product development and market expansion.
Global
Seedrs (Crowdfunding)
No description available.
United Kingdom
Shock Ventures
Shock Ventures invests in early-stage companies applying technology to physical industries. Its focus includes artificial intelligence, manufacturing, supply chain infrastructure and energy systems, supported by an investor and adviser community.
United States
Societe Generale Corporate
No description available.
Global
Sorenson Impact Foundation
No description available.
United States
Sovereign Capital
No description available.
Global
Stellantis
No description available.
Netherlands
Superorganism
Superorganism is a venture capital firm focused on biodiversity. It invests at pre-seed and seed in technology businesses supporting nature conservation, climate resilience and environmental monitoring.
Global
Tao Capital Partners
No description available.
United States
Tau Ventures
Tau Ventures is a Palo Alto-based early-stage investment fund. It backs businesses in healthcare, enterprise technology and frontier technologies, providing operating expertise and support for market entry.
United States