A venture capital firm that invests in early-stage technology startups across Africa.
South African Fintech Zazu Lands Seed Investment from Launch Africa Ventures
Zazu has secured seed funding from Launch Africa Ventures. The funding amount was not disclosed.
Launch Africa Ventures Sells Peach Payments Stake
Launch Africa Ventures transferred its secondary stake in Peach Payments to the 27four Nebula Fund. Peach Payments secured US$31 million in Series A funding in 2023, with Launch Africa Ventures as an investor.
African VC Enters Liquidity Phase as Launch Africa Returns $2.5M to Investors
Launch Africa Ventures returned $2.5 million to its limited partners after 11 startup exits. The fund has returned about 7% of paid-in capital through exits in Nigeria, Ghana, Senegal, Tanzania, Egypt, and South Africa.
Yamify Secures Fresh Funding to Build Africa’s AI Infrastructure From the Ground Up
Yamify has closed new funding to enhance its AI infrastructure platform. The startup enables freelancers and web agencies to deploy AI tools using GPU-powered stacks in under a minute.
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.
