A Global South-focused VC firm that invests in African startups with applied AI use cases, avoiding traditional AI model companies.
What do investors want to see in African AI startups?
AI startups globally attracted over $100 billion in funding in the first half of 2025, with Africa's share steadily expanding. Eight African startups raised over $40 million this year, showcasing the continent's growing AI investment landscape.
Capria Ventures Appoints Mobola da-Silva As Partner
Capria Ventures appoints Mobola da-Silva as a partner Mobola da-Silva will drive Capria’s investment strategy in Africa
BFREE Secures $2.95M from Capria to Drive Ethical AI-Powered Credit Solutions Across Africa
BFREE has secured $2.95 million in fresh funding led by Capria Ventures. BFREE initially focused on automating credit collections through AI-powered software.
Bfree, a Nigerian startup enabling lenders to recover debt ethically, gets $3M backing
Bfree, a tech-enabled debt collection startup, was founded to automate and introduce ethical debt recovery processes. The startup has secured $2.95 million in funding and plans to scale in Ghana, Kenya, and Nigeria.
