A venture capital firm focused on pre-seed and seed-stage tech startups in Africa.
Cameroon’s REasy raises $1.8m to fix how Africa’s importers pay suppliers
REasy raised $1.8 million in pre-seed funding to support its West African expansion. The funding round was backed by Ingressive Capital, Launch Africa, and 54 Collective, among others.
Why the next wave of African unicorns will be built on retention, not acquisition
In 2024, African tech funding fell to $1.1 billion, a 50% drop from 2023. Customer acquisition costs for African startups have reached their highest levels in history.
How to Pitch Your African Startup to International Investors
African startups raised over $1 billion from January to May 2025, with 80% coming from international investors. Investors prioritize businesses that demonstrate scalability, strong team dynamics, and proven traction.
How to Raise Your First $100K in Africa: Funding Tips from Founders
Nigeria, Kenya, Egypt, and South Africa capture 92% of startup funding in Africa. Only 0.7% of Q1 2025 funding went to women-led startups.
Experts see Trump’s tariff triggering domino effect on Nigerian startups
Venture capital funding in Africa dropped to one of its lowest levels since late 2020, with only $50 million announced in March 2025. The US trade tariff pause could lead to unstable exchange rates and inflation, prompting investors to adopt a 'wait and see' approach.
