Launch Africa Ventures is a Pan-African venture capital firm that addresses the significant funding gap for Seed and pre-Series A startups across Africa. Since its founding in 2020, the firm has invested over $31 million in 133 startups across 22 countries, supporting many sectors through early-stage investments. Launch Africa takes a high-touch, scalable approach, providing hands-on support to help nurture growth and innovation in African technology startups.
The firm was founded by Zachariah George and Janade Du Plessis, who have been instrumental in early-stage venture capital across the continent since 2014. Their combined expertise in investment banking, angel investing, entrepreneurship, and research has formed the foundation of Launch Africa’s investment strategy. The firm raised over $36 million in its first fund and continues to support a wide array of startups solving critical challenges across multiple sectors, from fintech to health tech and beyond.
Launch Africa’s success lies in democratising access to venture capital while fostering strong relationships with founding teams. By leveraging global insights and applying them to the African market, the firm bridges the gap for early-stage startups, turning investments into sustainable growth and impressive returns. With a mission to fuel innovation and economic transformation, Launch Africa Ventures plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of Africa’s startup landscape.
Funding Amount
$100,000.00 – $300,000.00
Target
Fast growing tech startups
Focus Areas
Fintech, Healthcare, Edtech, Logistics
