A venture capital firm that invests in early-stage technology startups across Africa.
After big rounds, Francophone Africa investors want ecosystem depth in 2026
Francophone African startups raised at least $450 million in 2025, primarily in fintech, mobility, and climate-linked services. Over 500 investors backed startups with ticket sizes of at least $100,000, indicating rising deal counts and investor participation.
Backed by $1 million, Zazu is building a Mercury-style banking experience for African SMEs
Zazu raised $1 million in pre-seed funding to accelerate its rollout in South Africa and Morocco. The funding round included participation from Plug and Play Ventures and several fintech founders.
Liquify, a Ghanaian female-led startup, raises $1.5 million seed to close Africa’s trade finance gap
Liquify closed a $1.5 million seed funding round led by Future Africa. The funding round included participation from Launch Africa Ventures, 54 Collective, Digital Africa, and Equitable Ventures.
Moroccan Fintech PayTic Raises $4 Million to Expand Across Africa and Middle East
PayTic closed a $4 million funding round to accelerate growth in Africa and the Middle East. The funding round was led by P1 Ventures with participation from Launch Africa Ventures and First Circle Capital.
Moroccan AI Startup ToumAI Secures €1M to Revolutionize Customer Experience
ToumAI secured €1 million in pre-seed funding to enhance customer experience solutions. The funding round was led by Launch Africa Ventures with participation from multiple investors.
