Investors backing African startups
Fonds Français pour l'Environnement Mondial (FFEM)
The French Facility for Global Environment supports environmental pilot projects in developing countries. It co-finances initiatives involving public, private and civil-society partners across areas including biodiversity, climate and water.
France
FSDH Asset Management
FSDH Asset Management provides investment funds and portfolio management services. Its products include income, balanced, money market, dollar and halal funds, alongside infrastructure debt investment offerings.
Nigeria
FSDH Bank
FSDH Merchant Bank provides corporate and business banking services. Its activities include treasury, global markets, healthcare finance and custody services for institutional and business clients.
Nigeria
GBHub Africa
No description available.
Ghana
Gharage Ventures
GHARAGE Ventures invests in early-stage companies developing technology for travel and retail. It supports portfolio businesses through industry connections and assistance with scaling.
Germany
Global Shop Group
No description available.
United States
GlobalFoundries
GlobalFoundries is a semiconductor manufacturer serving industries including automotive, aerospace, defence, data centres and connected devices. It operates a manufacturing network spanning the United States, Europe and Asia.
United States
Globalive
No description available.
Global
Gogin Capital
No description available.
Japan
Google.org
Google.org is Google's philanthropic organisation. It provides funding and other resources to nonprofit organisations working on social challenges, including education, employment, health and public services.
United States
Gradient
Gradient is a venture capital firm focused on artificial intelligence. It leads investments at the earliest stages and supports founders with technical and company-building expertise.
United States
Grazia Equity
Grazia Equity is a German venture capital investor providing capital to startup companies. Its portfolio includes businesses that have progressed to public listings and other exits.
Germany
Groupe Industriel Babahoum Algérie (GIBA)
GIBA is an Algerian industrial group based in Biskra. It brings together family-owned companies within a private holding structure, including businesses producing materials and consumer products.
Algeria
H&M Group Ventures
No description available.
Global
Hanga Ignite (Development Bank of Rwanda)
No description available.
Rwanda
HearstLab
HearstLab is a corporate venture fund investing in women-led startups at seed and Series A stages. It combines capital and services across enterprise technology, data, fintech, healthcare and media.
United States
Hedera
Hedera is a decentralised technology platform for building applications. Its services include tokens, consensus and smart contracts, with tools for payments, asset tokenisation and digital identity.
United States
HEHF
No description available.
Global
Helios Ventures
No description available.
United States
Highland Europe
Highland Europe is a growth capital investor supporting founders and management teams. It invests in growing businesses and emphasises collaborative relationships with the companies it backs.
United Kingdom
ICU Ventures
ICU Ventures invests in fast-growing technology companies around the world. Its investment team includes expertise in global software and financial technology in emerging markets.
Global
Idemitsu Kosan
Idemitsu Kosan is a Japanese energy company with petroleum, electricity and resources businesses. Its operations include refineries, fuel distribution and power supply to industrial and household customers.
Japan
IDP Foundation
IDP Foundation supports education for underserved children, with a focus on affordable non-state schools. It funds and partners with organisations working to improve learning in lower-income countries.
United States
Idrisi Ventures
Idrisi Ventures is an early-growth investment fund focused on technology businesses from the Middle East and North Africa. It targets post-revenue companies with asset-light business models.
Saudi Arabia
Incisive Ventures
Incisive Ventures is a Seattle-based pre-seed investment fund. It backs technology companies whose products aim to simplify processes and remove obstacles at scale.
United States
Infra Impact Investment Managers
No description available.
South Africa
Injaro Investment Advisors
Injaro Investment Advisors is an investment advisory firm licensed by Ghana's Securities and Exchange Commission. It focuses on developing African businesses with social and economic value.
Ghana
Innovate UK
No description available.
United Kingdom
Jaltech
Jaltech develops alternative investment products. Its offerings include an income opportunities fund providing investors with exposure to private debt investments in South Africa.
South Africa
Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC)
Japan Bank for International Cooperation is a Japanese policy-based financial institution. It provides financial products and services intended to support Japan's development and the international economy.
Japan
Jefferson Capital
No description available.
Global
JLR Star
JLR Star is a privately owned investment and advisory company based in London. It makes principal investments and provides investment advice through its financial services business.
United Kingdom
Kaltroco Partners
No description available.
Global
KCB Bank Group
No description available.
Kenya
Ke Nako Capital
Ke Nako Capital is a South African private equity fund-of-funds manager. It provides investment exposure through fund commitments and bespoke managed accounts for large investors.
South Africa
Klima
No description available.
Global
Kraynos Capital
Kraynos Capital is an investment firm focused on the intersection of traditional and decentralised finance. Its website presents a portfolio of companies operating in this area.
Global
Kula
Kula is a decentralised impact investment platform pursuing community participation in economic ownership. Its projects include investment in electric transport and shared ownership models in Kenya.
Global
Life Ventures Holding
No description available.
Global
Lighthouse Venture Partners
Lighthouse Venture Partners works with early-stage businesses and investors. It helps companies develop and gives investors access to venture investment opportunities through its venture partner model.
South Africa
LINK Mobility
No description available.
Global
Living Hope VC
Living Hope VC backs European technology founders with patient capital through an evergreen investment structure. It invests in pre-seed, seed and growth-stage companies.
Netherlands
Loogidoo
No description available.
Senegal
Luxe Tribes
Luxe Tribes is a travel company arranging group trips and customised holidays. Its services help travellers plan journeys and connect with others through shared travel experiences.
United Kingdom
Luxembourg Development Agency (LuxDev)
LuxDev is Luxembourg's bilateral development cooperation agency. It works on development programmes across Africa, Asia, Latin America and Europe in collaboration with partner countries.
Global
Magrabi Agriculture
Magrabi Agriculture is an agricultural producer and exporter. It supplies produce to international markets and describes operational priorities including water efficiency and reducing farming's environmental impact.
Egypt
March Capital Investments (MCI)
No description available.
United States
Maseera
No description available.
United Arab Emirates