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Seedstars Africa Ventures is an early-stage venture capital fund founded in 2012, based in Africa and part of LBO France. The firm focuses on high-growth companies across Sub-Saharan Africa, with a portfolio of 7 companies and an investment range of $250,000 to $2 million.
This fund invests in early-stage companies across all sectors in Sub-Saharan Africa, specifically targeting post-revenue businesses that demonstrate growth. Seedstars Africa Ventures seeks talented teams with scalable innovations, offering flexible terms to support partnerships and entrepreneurial development.
Notable portfolio companies include Beacon Power Services (Nigeria), a grid management SaaS; Bizao (Ivory Coast), a payment aggregator; Poa! Internet (Kenya), an affordable broadband provider; Shamba Pride (Kenya), a retail franchise network for agroservices; XENO (Uganda, Kenya), a goal-based investment platform; Ampersand (Rwanda), a battery-swapping network; and Kuunda (Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda, Mozambique, Malawi), a B2B Lending-as-a-Service company.
Submit your pitch through their form at https://seedstars-africa.vc.
Yes, Seedstars Africa Ventures often leads investment rounds, particularly in early-stage companies that align with their focus on scalable innovations.
The firm is open to follow-on investments, especially for portfolio companies that demonstrate significant growth and potential for further scaling.
While specific fund size details are not disclosed, Seedstars Africa Ventures typically invests between $250,000 and $2 million in each deal.
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