Seedstars Africa Ventures is an early-stage venture capital fund dedicated to investing in high-growth companies across Sub-Saharan Africa. Established in 2012 to bridge the funding gap for early-stage entrepreneurs in the region, the fund leverages Seedstars’ extensive presence in African entrepreneurial ecosystems. Seedstars Africa Ventures is part of the LBO France Group and benefits from investments by prominent institutions, including the European Investment Bank (EIB) Global, with EU support under the ACP Trust Fund.
Seedstars Africa Ventures seeks to support talented and ambitious teams leading post-revenue companies with demonstrated growth. The fund is sector-agnostic, focusing on businesses offering products and services in strong demand, with scalable innovations applicable both online and offline.
The company works in over 25 countries across Sub-Saharan Africa, offering on-the-ground assistance, facilitating expansion into neighboring markets, talent acquisition, and access to local expertise. The team comprises former entrepreneurs and experienced investors who provide hands-on support and access to international networks, leveraging a community of over 250,000 members.
Strategic Partnerships: Connections to corporate and institutional partners across various industries to accelerate business development.
As an ongoing investment fund, Seedstars Africa Ventures has no specific application deadlines. Entrepreneurs seeking funding are encouraged to apply at any time. Entrepreneurs interested in securing investment from Seedstars Africa Ventures can apply through the official website by completing the funding application form. The process involves providing detailed information about the company, its operations, and growth plans.
Investment Amount
The fund provides initial investments ranging from $250,000 to $2 million in Seed and Series A rounds, with the capacity for follow-on investments up to $5 million.
Target
Post-revenue companies operating within Sub-Saharan Africa with demonstrated growth and talented and ambitious teams committed to scaling their businesses.
