Investors backing African startups
Kindred Ventures
Kindred Ventures invests in founders building businesses through technology and science. Its areas of interest include artificial intelligence, decentralised systems, wellbeing and electric transport, with a portfolio reflecting these themes.
United States
King Solomon Group
No description available.
Ghana
Kismet Capital
No description available.
Global
Kleiner Perkins
Kleiner Perkins is a venture capital firm based in Menlo Park, California. Its portfolio and partnerships include businesses across software, commerce, financial services, mobility and biotechnology, reflecting a broad technology investment history.
United States
Kli Capital
Kli Capital is an operator-led venture capital firm investing at pre-seed and seed stages. Founded in 2015, it supports founders developing new businesses and draws on its team’s company-building experience.
Canada
KLT Holdings
No description available.
South Africa
Krypital
No description available.
United Kingdom
Lake Partners
No description available.
United States
Lamma
Web and mobile platform reinventing urban movement for package delivery through an extended carpooling network
Tunisia
LeadBlock
LeadBlock Partners is a European investment fund focused on the digital asset ecosystem. It invests in Web3 businesses and technologies intended to support wider adoption of decentralised applications and infrastructure.
United Kingdom
Leadway Assurance
Leadway Assurance provides insurance, savings and investment products in Nigeria. Its services cover individuals, families and businesses, with offerings including motor, travel and life insurance, annuities and business protection.
Nigeria
LearnStart
LearnStart is the independently managed pre-seed and seed investment arm of Learn Capital. It backs companies internationally that apply learning and technology to education and other areas of human development.
United States
Li-Way
LIWAY is a programme supporting employment opportunities for women and young people in Addis Ababa. Funded by Sida and implemented with development partners, it focuses on livelihoods and access to work.
Global
Life Healthcare
Life Healthcare provides hospital and related healthcare services. Its activities include inpatient care, clinical support, nursing, pharmacy services and out-of-hospital care, with information and support for patients and medical professionals.
South Africa
Lobby Capital
Lobby Capital invests in entrepreneurs building technology businesses. It combines funding with founder relationships and a business community, supporting companies as they develop products and pursue new commercial opportunities.
United States
LUN Partners
LUN Partners Group is an international investment group established in Hong Kong. Its portfolio includes financial technology, artificial intelligence, data analytics and intelligent manufacturing companies, supported through active portfolio management.
Global
Lundin Family
No description available.
Canada
Luqman Weise Capital
No description available.
United Kingdom
M12
M12 is Microsoft’s venture capital fund investing in early-stage technology businesses. Its areas of focus include artificial intelligence applications, security, cloud infrastructure, data systems and deep technology, supported by Microsoft’s broader ecosystem.
United States
Maersk Growth
Maersk Growth supports external innovation at A.P. Moller–Maersk. It partners with startups developing technology and business models for digital and lower-carbon supply chains, including testing solutions through venture clienting programmes.
Global
MAIF Avenir
MAIF Avenir is a venture capital fund supporting technology organisations with social or environmental objectives. Its portfolio themes include workforce learning, insurance technology, circular-economy products and different approaches to travel and tourism.
France
Mani Kapital
ManiKapital invests in infrastructure supporting care and resilience. Its stated focus includes ageing populations, climate-resilient communities and financial systems that help families manage the needs of multiple generations.
Japan
Mapinvest
MapInvest is a holding company taking equity stakes in businesses with growth potential. It also participates in creating startups, with investment interests including internet services, technology, transport and consumer markets.
Senegal
Marakez
No description available.
Egypt
Marakez for Development
No description available.
Global
MarketForce
B2B platform for retail distribution of consumer goods and digital financial services
Kenya
Massmart
Massmart is an African retail and wholesale group operating across several sub-Saharan markets. It manages retail brands and stores, alongside supplier development, sustainability and corporate governance activities across its business.
South Africa
Matthew Kalish
No description available.
United States
Matuca Sarl
No description available.
Global
Mbuyu Capital Partners
Mbuyu Capital Partners invests in private companies addressing climate change and resilience. It uses its own capital alongside other investors, with an interest in science-based innovation, particularly in food and agriculture.
United Kingdom
Media Development Investment Fund
Media Development Investment Fund is a nonprofit investment fund supporting independent media. It provides debt and equity financing alongside business advice to media and information ventures, with a focus on informed societies.
United States
Merus Capital
No description available.
United States
MEST
MEST supports technology entrepreneurship in Africa through training and early-stage investment. Based within the Meltwater Foundation’s activities, it helps emerging entrepreneurs develop software businesses, with a training presence in Accra, Ghana.
Ghana
Michael Novogratz
No description available.
United States
MiLA Capital
No description available.
United States
MNT Investments BV
No description available.
Netherlands
Mobica
No description available.
Egypt
Mogul Capital
Mogul Capital is a commercial real estate development and investment company founded in 2005. It owns and operates properties across hospitality, multifamily housing, offices and retail, alongside development projects.
United States
Mohamed Gaballah
No description available.
Egypt
Mohau Equity Partners
Mohau Equity Partners is a black women-owned investment company supporting South African businesses. It focuses on growth funding and business transformation, backing entrepreneurs seeking commercial development alongside social and economic impact.
South Africa
Momentum Ventures (SMRT)
No description available.
Singapore
Morningside
No description available.
United States
Moving Capital
No description available.
United States
Mr Price Group
No description available.
South Africa
MTN Business
No description available.
South Africa
N7 Labs
No description available.
United States
Nakhla VC
No description available.
Global
Nellore Capital
No description available.
Global