Investors backing African startups
CcHUB Syndicate
No description available.
Nigeria
Compass Venture Capital
Compass is ER Group’s venture capital vehicle, investing in African technology companies at early and growth stages. It supports founders with capital, corporate relationships and market access.
Mauritius
Al Mada Ventures
Al Mada Ventures is a venture capital fund investing in scalable businesses across Africa. It supports entrepreneurs developing companies that can expand within the continent and internationally.
Morocco
Energy Entrepreneurs Growth Fund
No description available.
Netherlands
Impacc
Impacc is a nonprofit venture capital organisation supporting founders in sub-Saharan Africa. It converts donations into equity investments, provides technical support and reinvests exit proceeds in further businesses.
Germany
Jameel Investment Management Company
Jameel Investment Management Company, or JIMCO, brings capital to businesses through investment funds. Its activities include dedicated strategies for life sciences, technology and strategic assets.
Global
Lux Capital
No description available.
United States
Talanton
Talanton is an impact investor supporting growth-stage businesses in sub-Saharan Africa. It targets companies underserved by traditional finance, seeking to create jobs and improve livelihoods through commercial growth.
United States
BlueOrchard
No description available.
Switzerland
Cascador
Cascador is a business growth programme for Nigerian entrepreneurs leading mid-stage companies. It provides mentoring, strategic guidance and connections to advisers, investors and funding pathways, including its Catalytic Fund.
Nigeria
EFG Hermes
No description available.
Egypt
NEXT176
NEXT176 held early-stage investment assets whose management transitioned to Futuregrowth Asset Management in July 2026. Its official notice directs investment-related enquiries to Futuregrowth following that change.
South Africa
Outliers Venture Capital
No description available.
United States
Rebel Fund
Rebel Fund invests in Y Combinator startups through a team of accelerator alumni. It uses a proprietary machine-learning screening tool alongside its partners’ experience to assess potential investments.
United States
Sahel Capital
Sahel Capital is a private investment firm focused on food and agriculture in sub-Saharan Africa. It backs businesses across crop and livestock value chains, processing, packaged foods and related services.
Nigeria
SANAD
SANAD Fund supports micro, small and medium-sized enterprises in the Middle East, North Africa and sub-Saharan Africa. It combines financing with advisory and capacity-building services.
Global
Swedfund
Swedfund makes sustainable investments intended to reduce poverty. It provides equity, loans and guarantees through direct investments, funds and co-investments, assessing potential development effects alongside financing decisions.
Global
University Technology Fund
University Technology Fund is a venture capital platform commercialising research and intellectual property from South African universities. It also backs technology startups founded by alumni, from initial investment through scaling.
South Africa
Vision Ventures
Vision Ventures is a venture capital firm that backs entrepreneurs and technology businesses. It supports portfolio companies through board participation, managerial guidance and operational advice.
Global
Amplo
No description available.
United States
Apis Partners
Apis Partners is a private equity firm investing in technology-enabled financial infrastructure and services. Its portfolio areas include payments, digital banking, insurance technology and lending across international markets.
United Kingdom
BYLD Ventures
No description available.
Global
Chapel Hill Denham Nigeria Infrastructure Debt Fund (NIDF)
No description available.
Nigeria
Costanoa Ventures
Costanoa Ventures is a seed and Series A investment firm backing technology businesses. Its focus includes applied artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, financial technology and national security, supported by operating expertise.
United States
CV Labs
CV Labs operates accelerator programmes for blockchain startups, providing access to experts and industry knowledge. Its support is designed to help participating businesses develop and commercialise their technologies.
Switzerland
Grenfell Holdings
No description available.
Global
Opes-LCEF
No description available.
Global
Perivoli Innovations
No description available.
Global
Technology
No description available.
Global
Bestseller Foundation
BESTSELLER Foundation supports women’s opportunities to work, create businesses and build ownership. Funded by BESTSELLER, it works through investments and partnerships addressing livelihoods, health and community resilience.
Global
Blue Haven Initiative
Blue Haven Initiative invests across asset classes with financial and impact objectives. Its public-market activities use external managers and consider corporate governance, sustainability and company practices alongside returns.
United States
CMT Digital
CMT Digital is a global venture capital firm focused on early-stage blockchain investment. It backs businesses, protocols and digital assets intended to expand adoption of blockchain technology.
Global
CVentures
CVentures was the venture capital subsidiary of Commercial International Bank in Egypt. Its historical investments include Yodawy. CIB reported in its 2023 financial statements that it had decided to begin liquidating the subsidiary.
Egypt
Everest Ventures Group
No description available.
Global
GIIG Africa Fund
No description available.
Mauritius
Health54
No description available.
France
MIC Khulisani Ventures
MIC Khulisani Ventures is Mineworkers Investment Company’s early-stage funding vehicle for black-owned South African businesses. It backs established companies seeking to expand their teams, products and market presence.
South Africa
Nairobi Business Angel Network
Nairobi Business Angel Network connects angel investors backing startups at pre-seed and seed stages. Its members provide founders with capital, advice and connections from their base in Nairobi.
Kenya
Raba Partnership Partnership
No description available.
Global
Renewable Energy Performance Platform (REPP)
The Renewable Energy Performance Platform is a UK government-funded programme supporting renewable energy development in African countries. Its project support has included rural energy and mini-grid businesses.
United Kingdom
Roselake Ventures
Roselake Ventures invests in and advises early-stage technology companies in emerging markets. It supports founders with capital, operating expertise and networks, including businesses developing products for African customers.
Global
Shequity
ShEquity is a gender-lens investment firm supporting Africa’s climate transition. It backs early-growth businesses that are women-founded, women-led or disproportionately benefit women while developing commercially viable climate solutions.
Germany
Vunani Capital Partners
Vunani Capital Partners is a South African investment holding company. Its portfolio sectors include resources, energy, financial services, fintech, property, commodity trading and gaming, alongside black economic empowerment investments.
South Africa
ACE & Company
ACE & Company is a Geneva-based private equity and venture capital investment firm. Its investment activities span both of these private-market strategies through its management platform.
Switzerland
Anthemis Group
No description available.
United Kingdom
ENGIE
No description available.
France
HashKey Capital
No description available.
Singapore
Niche Capital
Niche Capital is a financing platform enabling investors to provide capital to growing businesses. It offers borrowing and investment services through a company incorporated in England and Wales.
Nigeria