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AfriLeap Capital is a seed-stage venture capital firm located in Lusaka, Zambia. Founded to support early-stage African fintech and infrastructure startups, it focuses on providing seed funding and operational support. The firm aims to address critical gaps in Africa's foundational sectors, with a particular emphasis on enhancing the formal economy and building digital infrastructure.
AfriLeap Capital invests in early-stage companies within Trade & Mobility, Climate & Food, and Health & Productivity sectors. They provide lead investments ranging from $250,000 to $1 million, helping startups achieve product-market fit and prepare for Series A funding. Their investment strategy includes fostering strategic partnerships and offering operational support to navigate challenges faced by founders in Africa.
Notable portfolio companies include KwikaPay, a B2B payments infrastructure company that offers a secure, multi-channel payments API for African businesses, and KwikaMove, a logistics fintech addressing inefficiencies in cash-driven logistics. AfriLeap Capital led the seed round for KwikaPay and continues to collaborate with their founding team on growth strategies.
Submit your pitch through their form at afrileapcapital.com or email info@afrileapcapital.com with your deck.
Yes, AfriLeap Capital typically leads seed rounds, providing significant funding and support to early-stage startups.
The firm focuses primarily on seed-stage investments but may consider follow-on investments to support portfolio companies as they grow and prepare for Series A funding.
Specific details about the fund size are not publicly disclosed, but the firm invests between $250,000 and $1 million in each startup.
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