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Silverbacks Holdings is a venture capital firm founded in 2019 and located in Mauritius. The firm focuses on private investments in high-growth companies throughout Africa, with a particular interest in technology, sports, and the creative economy. They partner with founders who have demonstrated product-market fit and aim to create job opportunities.
Silverbacks Holdings invests in tech-enabled businesses across various sectors, including fintech, healthcare, consumer, commerce, media, and SaaS. They utilize indirect, direct, and fully owned investment approaches, targeting companies that can capture export-oriented revenues. Their investment stages range from seed to growth equity.
Silverbacks Holdings has backed notable companies such as NERGii, which focuses on health and performance; African Warriors Fighting Championship (AWFC), promoting African combat sports; and Flutterwave, addressing payment system challenges in Africa. Other portfolio companies include Cape Town Tigers, Forever 7 Entertainment, Amaka Studio, Moove Africa, Omnibiz Africa, Yobante Express, and Trella.
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Yes, Silverbacks Holdings often leads investment rounds, particularly in seed and Series A stages.
The firm is open to follow-on investments, especially for companies that demonstrate significant growth potential and alignment with their investment thesis.
Specific fund size details are not disclosed, but the firm actively seeks high-growth opportunities across Africa.
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