Investors backing African startups

• Oqal Angel Network

  OQAL is a Saudi angel investment network connecting startup founders with experienced investors. Established by entrepreneurs and business angels, it supports companies seeking capital and business expertise.

  Saudi Arabia

• Platform Capital

  No description available.

  Nigeria

• Rise Capital

  Rise Capital is a global venture capital firm focused on emerging markets. It backs technology entrepreneurs building businesses in areas including financial services, commerce and consumer platforms.

  United States

• Tribe Capital

  Tribe Capital is a venture capital firm using artificial intelligence and data science in investment decisions. Its activities span venture investing, cryptocurrency and incubation of new businesses.

  United States

• Unicorn Growth Capital

  Unicorn Growth Capital is a fintech venture capital investor focused on the intersection of traditional and decentralised finance. It backs founders developing financial infrastructure and digitising business sectors.

  United States

• Valar Ventures

  Valar Ventures invests globally in growing technology companies. Its portfolio includes businesses using digital services to simplify activities such as international money transfers and tax filing.

  United States

• Deciens Capital

  Deciens Capital is a venture capital firm backing early-stage businesses reshaping financial services. It provides founders with capital, advice, relationships and expertise as they develop digital products.

  United States

• Access Bridge Ventures

  Access Bridge Ventures is an early-stage venture capital fund focused on entrepreneurs in the Middle East and North Africa. It supports companies with investment, operating experience and regional networks.

  United Arab Emirates

• AHL Venture Partners

  AHL Venture Partners advises the AHL Charitable Foundation’s impact investment strategy. It mobilises capital for scalable African businesses in climate action, financial inclusion, food and agriculture.

  Kenya

• Caisse des Dépôts et Consignations de Côte d’Ivoire Capital (CDC-CI Capital)

  No description available.

  Cote d'Ivoire

• Flutterwave

  Payment gateway API provider in Africa

  United States

• MCJ

  MCJ backs founders developing businesses for the energy and industrial transition. Its investment interests include solutions addressing climate change and its effects on communities and economies.

  United States

• Mubadala Investment Company

  Mubadala Investment Company is a sovereign investor managing assets in the United Arab Emirates and internationally. It invests on behalf of its shareholder, the Government of Abu Dhabi.

  United Arab Emirates

• Aions Creative Technology

  No description available.

  South Africa

• Attijariwafa Ventures

  No description available.

  Morocco

• Banque Misr

  Banque Misr is a bank offering financial services including lending and Islamic banking. It serves customers through digital channels and a network of branches and cash machines.

  Egypt

• Breakthrough Energy Ventures

  No description available.

  United States

• Buffet Investments

  No description available.

  South Africa

• Cauris Finance

  Cauris Finance provides debt financing to African businesses expanding access to capital. Its activities include trade, small-business and mobility finance supporting commerce, supply chains and fleet growth.

  United States

• COTU Ventures

  COTU Ventures is a seed investor supporting founders in the Middle East and North Africa. It provides early capital and founder support as entrepreneurs establish their businesses.

  United Arab Emirates

• Cubit Ventures

  Cubit Ventures is an Egypt-based seed-stage venture capital fund investing in technology startups. It backs companies advancing digital transformation in North Africa with ambitions to expand internationally.

  Egypt

• Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation (DRK)

  Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation is a venture philanthropy organisation funding and supporting early-stage social impact organisations. It backs entrepreneurs addressing social and environmental challenges through their organisations.

  United States

• e& capital

  No description available.

  United Arab Emirates

• EDFI AgriFI

  No description available.

  Global

• Elea Foundation

  Elea is a philanthropic impact investor addressing poverty through entrepreneurship. Its focus areas include agricultural value chains, essential retail and services, employment skills, and climate-related livelihoods.

  Switzerland

• Elsewedy Capital Holding

  No description available.

  Egypt

• Equitable Ventures

  Equitable Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm focused on African fintech. It backs founders building financial infrastructure and digital services, pursuing investment returns alongside broader impact.

  Mauritius

• Hollard

  Hollard is an insurance company providing products for individuals and businesses. It also offers investment and savings services through its network of brokers, advisers and partners.

  South Africa

• LeapFrog Investments

  LeapFrog Investments connects investors with growing businesses delivering essential services to emerging-market consumers. Its investment areas include financial services, healthcare and climate-related solutions, with an impact-focused approach.

  United Kingdom

• Left Lane Capital

  Left Lane Capital is a New York-based venture capital firm investing in growing consumer and internet technology companies. It focuses on businesses that become part of customers’ everyday lives.

  United States

• Morgan Stanley Inclusive Ventures Lab

  No description available.

  United States

• Ohara Pharmaceuticals

  Ohara Pharmaceutical is a pharmaceutical company operating in orphan drugs and generic medicines. Its activities include developing and obtaining regulatory approval for treatments for rare medical conditions.

  Japan

• Palm Drive Capital

  Palm Drive Capital is a venture capital firm investing at pre-seed and seed stages. Based in New York and San Francisco, it partners with founders early in company development.

  United States

• PayPal Ventures

  No description available.

  United States

• Rand Merchant Bank (RMB)

  Rand Merchant Bank is an African corporate and investment bank and a division of FirstRand Bank. Its services include advisory, financing, investments, risk management and transactions.

  South Africa

• Techmind

  Techmind is a venture capital investment studio backing businesses from pre-seed to Series A. It combines capital with a community of experts, operators and entrepreneurs supporting portfolio companies.

  France

• Trade and Development Bank (TDB)

  Trade and Development Bank is an African regional development bank supporting trade, infrastructure and sustainable growth. Its services include trade finance, project finance and asset management.

  Mauritius

• Accel (U.S.)

  Accel is a venture capital firm investing in technology businesses. Its portfolio includes companies such as Facebook, Slack and Dropbox, and it partners with founding teams building new companies.

  United States

• AgDevCo

  AgDevCo is a specialist investor in African agribusinesses. It provides patient capital, sector expertise and networks to help companies grow while generating commercial returns and development impact.

  United Kingdom

• Blockchain Founders Fund

  Blockchain Founders Fund is a seed and early-stage venture investor focused on blockchain and emerging technologies. It supports founders from initial ideas through growth with industry expertise and practical guidance.

  Singapore

• CFAO Group

  CFAO Group is a corporate group operating across Africa and French overseas territories. Its businesses span mobility, healthcare, consumer services, infrastructure and energy-related activities.

  France

• Change Com

  Change Com is an Oslo-based advisory and investment company. It takes equity stakes in Nordic startups and emerging-market businesses in Africa and Southeast Asia, providing management and board support.

  Global

• Climate Resilience Africa Fund (CRAF)

  Climate Resilient Africa Fund is an impact fund backing seed-stage African businesses. Its focus is on scalable climate solutions in agricultural food technology and the nature economy.

  Egypt

• DST Global

  DST Global is an international investment firm focused on internet businesses. Founded by Yuri Milner with a team of co-founders, it invests in companies pursuing substantial growth.

  Global

• eFinance Group

  eFinance Investment Group is an Egyptian investment management business with subsidiaries and investments providing digital services. Originating as a fintech platform, it supports digital transformation across economic sectors.

  Egypt

• FCDO

  The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office is a UK government department responsible for diplomacy, development and consular work worldwide. It operates alongside associated agencies and public bodies.

  United Kingdom

• Gaingels

  Gaingels is a venture investment organisation co-investing alongside venture capital firms. It supports companies committed to diverse and inclusive teams and promotes broader access and representation in venture investing.

  United States

• Maroc Numeric Fund

  No description available.

  Morocco