Investors backing African startups
Penrose Capital
No description available.
South Africa
Plus Ventures
Plus Ventures is an early-stage technology investment firm focused on Israeli-related businesses. It supports technology and media ventures with capital, practical business expertise and connections within its network of entrepreneurs and service partners.
Global
Poland Prize
No description available.
Global
Polymath Capital
No description available.
United States
PowerDFI
No description available.
United States
PRC Ventures ICAV
No description available.
China
Principle Ventures
No description available.
Global
Prunedge Technologies
Prunedge Technologies develops digital products and technology solutions for businesses. Its services include software development, product design, data engineering, artificial intelligence and connected-device systems to support business operations and decision-making.
Nigeria
PTS holdings
No description available.
United States
QNB Alahli
No description available.
Global
R9C Ventures
No description available.
Global
Rackhouse Venture Capital
Rackhouse Venture Capital is a San Francisco investment manager focused on early-stage businesses applying artificial intelligence and machine learning. It backs founders using data-driven technology to solve practical business and operational problems.
United States
Raven One
No description available.
United States
Raya Trade & Distribution
No description available.
Egypt
Reap Ventures
No description available.
Global
Republic Capital
Republic Capital invests in businesses developing frontier technologies, including deep technology, financial technology and Web3. It also publishes sector research and supports selected portfolio companies through strategic introductions and other involvement beyond capital.
United States
Resolute Ventures
Resolute Ventures leads pre-seed and seed investment rounds. Its portfolio includes software, healthcare and property technology businesses, and it supports founders through community, mentoring and help with building their teams.
United States
Riyadh Angels Investors
Riyadh Angel Investors is a Saudi investor group backing seed and early-stage technology ventures in the Middle East and North Africa. Members provide capital, mentoring and industry connections.
Global
Riyadh Angels Investors (RAI)
No description available.
Global
Rock Impact Capital
Rock Impact Capital makes equity and debt investments in early-stage social enterprises and sustainable businesses, primarily in Africa. It supports portfolio companies with fundraising, business planning, financial forecasting, capacity building and network development.
United States
Rocketship VC
Rocketship.vc is an investment firm using data science to identify technology companies internationally. Its team combines experience in founding businesses and data analysis with an investment portfolio spanning multiple countries.
United States
Rubylight
Rubylight is a technology investment company based in Riga. Founded by technology entrepreneurs, it supports internet and mobile startups with capital, technical expertise and experienced personnel to help them expand internationally.
Global
SaaS Growth Ventures
SaaS Growth Ventures is a San Francisco venture fund investing in business software companies. It focuses on capital-efficient SaaS businesses and provides operational support to develop sales processes and recurring revenue growth.
United States
Sallam Family
No description available.
Global
Samos Investments
Samos Investments is a venture capital investor focused on European businesses. Its portfolio spans deep technology, artificial intelligence, consumer internet, ecommerce, business software and financial technology, with partners also participating in angel and seed investments.
United Kingdom
Sary
Sary is a digital wholesale and business services platform connecting retailers and hospitality businesses with suppliers. It combines product ordering with payment options, delivery coordination and point-of-sale tools for managing sales and inventory.
Global
Saturn Blockchain Ventures
No description available.
Global
Saudi Angel Investors
No description available.
United Arab Emirates
Save the Children Impact Investment Fund
Save the Children Australia’s Impact Investment Fund invests in startups and social enterprises addressing the needs of underserved children, families and communities. It uses investment to support entrepreneurial solutions alongside the organisation’s broader work.
Global
SBM Bank Kenya
No description available.
Kenya
SBX Capital
No description available.
United Kingdom
Sequence Ventures
No description available.
Egypt
Shell plc
No description available.
United Kingdom
Sherwani Capital
No description available.
Global
Shima Capital
No description available.
United States
SHL Capital
No description available.
United Kingdom
Shoprite
No description available.
South Africa
Silver Lake
Silver Lake is a technology investment firm partnering with company management teams. Its portfolio spans enterprise software, financial technology, ecommerce, media, entertainment and other businesses using technology in their products or operations.
United States
Silver Squid
No description available.
Global
Silvertree Holdings
No description available.
South Africa
Skylight Consulting
Skylight Consulting provides business consulting and venture investment services. Its activities include startup acceleration, corporate innovation, emerging-market business development and sports business, working with clients and partners on new commercial opportunities.
Japan
SkyNet Worldwide Express
No description available.
United Kingdom
SnapScan
No description available.
South Africa
Sobrato Philanthropies
Sobrato Philanthropies supports community organisations and initiatives addressing economic opportunity, education, housing and other social needs. Its work combines family giving with programmes intended to strengthen communities and support lasting social and environmental change.
United States
Sofico Investments
No description available.
Global
SoftBank Group
No description available.
Japan
SoftEQ Venture Studio
No description available.
United States
Soma Cap
No description available.
Global