Kepple Africa Ventures is a venture capital firm focused on investing in early-stage startups with roots in Kenya and Nigeria. Its mission is “creating new industries in Africa.” As Africa experiences rapid innovation and the emergence of new industries, Kepple Africa Ventures supports local startups by providing capital and fostering collaborations between African and Japanese companies. This approach aims to build a robust platform for creating and expanding new industries locally and globally.
In February 2022, Kepple Africa Ventures established Verod-Kepple Africa Ventures (VKAV), a joint venture with Verod Capital Management, a Nigerian private equity fund, to form a new fund and expand its investment activities across Africa.
Kepple Africa Ventures primarily provides Seed and pre-Series A funding, typically investing between $100,000 and $150,000 in early-stage technology startups. Their equity investments target innovative companies in fintech, HealthTech, AgriTech, and e-commerce sectors. In addition to financial support, Kepple Africa Ventures offers strategic guidance and access to a global network, helping startups scale and grow within the African market and beyond.
Investment Amount
$100,000.00 – $150,000.00
Focus Areas
Fintech, Healthcare, Agritech, e-commerce
