Investors backing African startups

• MyAsia VC

  MyAsiaVC is a venture investment firm supporting founders through capital, experience and community. Its investment vehicles include an artificial intelligence and robotics fund alongside its wider company portfolio.

  Global

• Third Prime

  Third Prime is an early-stage venture capital firm based in New York and Nashville. Its portfolio includes businesses developing financial services, industrial software and operational technology.

  United States

• Value Maker Studio (VMS)

  Value Maker Studio supports startups with business development resources and access to Saudi markets. It provides technology development assistance, strategic guidance and connections to help companies grow.

  Global

• Vastly Valuable Ventures

  No description available.

  Global

• Ajim Capital

  Ajim Capital backs early-stage technology companies in sub-Saharan Africa. Its investment interests include financial infrastructure, commerce and logistics, drawing on business models developed in other emerging markets.

  United States

• Alitheia Capital

  Alitheia Capital is a Lagos-based impact investment, private equity and financial advisory firm. Its activities include investment funds supporting businesses while pursuing both financial and social outcomes.

  Nigeria

• Assembly Investors

  No description available.

  Nigeria

• Autochek

  Bringing sales and servicing of cars in Africa online

  Nigeria

• ELEA

  No description available.

  Switzerland

• Greencap Equity

  Greencap Equity invests in African startups across sectors. Its interests include financial technology, blockchain infrastructure and digital commerce, with support connecting founders to resources and business networks.

  Nigeria

• Haskè Ventures

  Haskè Ventures supports startups in Francophone Africa with seed capital and business-building assistance. Its work includes co-creation, strategy development, recruiting and ongoing operational support.

  Senegal

• Lightspeed Venture Partners

  Lightspeed Venture Partners is a multi-stage venture capital firm backing founders from seed through later financing rounds. It works with portfolio companies through long-term investment and operating partnerships.

  United States

• Lion’s Head

  No description available.

  United Kingdom

• M3

  M3 is a technology company focused on healthcare. Its stated business purpose is to help people live longer and healthier lives while reducing unnecessary healthcare costs.

  Japan

• Michael & Susan Dell Foundation

  The Michael & Susan Dell Foundation supports education, employment, financial services and community wellbeing. It works through funding and partnerships to expand opportunities for students, entrepreneurs and families.

  United States

• Saison Capital

  No description available.

  Singapore

• Salesforce Ventures

  Salesforce Ventures is Salesforce’s corporate investment arm focused on enterprise cloud companies. It invests in and partners with businesses developing cloud-based products for enterprise customers.

  United States

• Unpopular Ventures

  Unpopular Ventures invests in companies it considers overlooked by conventional investors. Its investment activities include a fund and an AngelList syndicate backing entrepreneurs pursuing differentiated opportunities.

  United States

• Women's World Banking

  Women’s World Banking is a global nonprofit promoting women’s financial inclusion. Its work combines access to financial services and technology with research, policy engagement, leadership development and asset management activities.

  United States

• Avenir Growth Capital

  Avenir Growth Capital invests in companies early in their growth trajectory. It builds concentrated portfolios around businesses addressing large markets, including software, financial services and other technology applications.

  United States

• AXA Impact Fund

  No description available.

  France

• Bamboo Capital Partners

  Bamboo Capital Partners is an impact investment platform serving emerging and frontier markets. It provides debt and equity financing to businesses serving low- and middle-income populations, bridging seed and growth funding.

  Global

• Beta. Ventures

  Beta Ventures is a New York and Lagos-based venture capital firm supporting African technology entrepreneurs. It helps companies develop products, grow revenue and expand within Africa and internationally.

  Nigeria

• Canaan Partners

  Canaan is an early-stage venture capital firm backing technology and healthcare businesses. Its interests include therapeutics, deep technology, cybersecurity and artificial intelligence, supporting companies from discovery through adoption.

  United States

• Chrysalis Capital

  Chrysalis Capital invests in technology businesses addressing emerging markets and their diaspora. Its team combines operating and investment experience, seeking business strategies that generate commercial and social value.

  Nigeria

• Crossfin

  Fintech platform operating with a particular focus on payments technologies and smart funding

  South Africa

• Dragonfly Capital

  Dragonfly is a global investment firm backing businesses reshaping financial markets and cryptocurrency technology. It invests across stages and supports founders through technical experience and international networks.

  United States

• Fedha Capital

  Fedha Capital is a Nigeria-based venture capital firm investing across sectors. It focuses on seed and Series A businesses, combining capital with the experience of its entrepreneurial founders.

  Nigeria

• Investec Private Capital

  No description available.

  South Africa

• Kairos Angels

  Kairos Angels partners with entrepreneurs building young businesses. Its team draws on founder and investor experience to support portfolio companies developing new products and business models.

  Nigeria

• Next Chymia Consulting

  Next Chymia Consulting is a blockchain advisory company using an international network of technology and financial services specialists. It helps businesses develop models and applications involving blockchain.

  Global

• Oman Technology Fund

  No description available.

  Global

• Openner

  Openner is an early-stage venture capital firm based in Washington and Cairo. It invests in North American and Middle Eastern businesses, supporting founders with product development, hiring and fundraising.

  United States

• Precursor Ventures

  Precursor Ventures is a San Francisco-based venture capital firm investing at pre-seed and seed stages. It backs founders during the earliest development of their companies.

  United States

• SAB Foundation

  SAB Foundation supports entrepreneurs and social innovation through business development programmes and access to finance. It prioritises ventures benefiting women, young people, rural communities and people with disabilities.

  South Africa

• Sequoia

  Sequoia Capital is an investment firm supporting founders from the idea stage through public listing and beyond. Its activities include long-term company partnerships and resources for building technology businesses.

  United States

• Social Capital

  No description available.

  United States

• SoftBank Vision Fund

  SoftBank Vision Fund invests in technology companies through a global investment platform. Its interests include artificial intelligence applications and related hardware and infrastructure supporting new digital services.

  United Kingdom

• The Academy of Scientific Research

  No description available.

  Global

• The Continent Venture Partners

  The Continent Venture Partners is an early-stage venture capital firm led by African entrepreneurs and operators. It provides funding, operating experience and business connections to help companies scale across Africa.

  United States

• valU Egypt

  Valu is a financial technology company serving the Middle East and North Africa. Its products include consumer payments, purchase financing, loans, investment services and a digital marketplace.

  Egypt

• VFD Group

  No description available.

  Nigeria

• Yamaha Motor

  Yamaha Motor develops mobility and industrial products, including motorcycles, marine engines, electric bicycle systems and robots. Its corporate activities span product development, manufacturing-related technologies and mobility services.

  Japan

• Goldman Sachs

  No description available.

  United States

• Ground Squirrel Ventures

  Ground Squirrel Ventures invests directly and through funds in sustainable businesses and emerging markets. It seeks commercial returns alongside climate-related and community impact through partnerships with other investors.

  United States

• Abstract Ventures

  Abstract Ventures is a San Francisco-based venture capital firm investing in seed and early-stage companies. It invests across sectors and supports founders through its professional network.

  United States

• Broadscale Group

  Broadscale Group invests in companies developing technologies for established industries. It connects growing businesses with corporate partners, including in energy and transport, to help commercialise and expand solutions.

  United States

• BY Venture Partners

  BY Venture Partners backs early-stage founders through capital, operating experience and international connections. Rooted in the Middle East and North Africa, it helps portfolio companies pursue global growth.

  United Arab Emirates