A venture capital firm that focuses on growth-stage investments in African startups, backed by major Japanese institutions.
Only 26 African startups raised $174 million in January. Here’s what it signals
African startups raised $174 million in January 2026, trailing last year’s tally by $102 million. Only 26 startups raised above $100,000, marking the lowest January tally since at least 2020.
Japan’s new $20 million fund to boost fintech, mobility and sustainability in Africa
A ¥3 billion fund has been launched by Japanese VCs to support early-stage African startups. The fund targets sectors including fintech, mobility, agri-tech, logistics, and sustainability.
VKAV Successfully Secures $60 Million in Initial Funding Round
Verod-Kepple Africa Ventures (VKAV) has raised $60 million in its inaugural fund Key institutional investors include SBI Holdings and Toyota Tsusho Corporation
Verod-Kepple closes first fund at $60 million to support 21 growth-stage startups in Africa
Verod-Kepple Africa Ventures (VKAV) closes its first fund at $60 million. The fund plans to support up to 21 growth-stage companies.
Pan-African VC Verod-Kepple closes its first fund at $60M
Verod-Kepple Africa Ventures (VKAV) has closed its first fund at $60 million and plans to back up to 21 growth-stage companies across Africa. The pan-African VC aims to provide much-needed capital to Series A and B startups in a region where local capital pools are limited.
