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AHL Venture Partners
Canada

Tony Elumelu Foundation
Lagos, Nigeria
Startups Invested in
Ugabus, SWAPAfrica, Uganics, Musanga Logistics, Sesi Technologies (GrainMate), Safi Organics

EEP Africa
Pretoria, South Africa
Startups Invested in
Burn Manufacturing (Jikokoa), Livelyhoods (iSmart)
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IFC (International Finance Corporation)
Washington, DC, US
Startups Invested in
Rensource, Adumo, Twiga Foods, Vezeeta
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Africa Innovation Challenge (Johnson & Johnson)
New Jersey, US
Startups Invested in
The Hope Initiative, Kernel Fresh (J-Palm Liberia), Uganics, mSCAN, LifeBank, Tiny Hearts (Crib A’Glow)

Catalyst Fund
Massachusetts, USA
Startups Invested in
Chipper Cash, PayGo Energy, Leaf Global Fintech, Meerkat, Koa

Total Startupper
Courbevoie, France
Startups Invested in
Infants' Health Foundation, SWAPAfrica, Safi Organics, FixChap, Fasopro, SeatPack Africa (Zetu Africa)

500 Startups
California, US
Startups Invested in
Brimore, Homzmart, ThankUCash, Nawah Scientific, Mumm

Airtel Africa
Africa
Startups Invested in
Yuzah, ChopUp Games (Pledge 51), PushCV, Sonbim Games, MatchUp, Blubird

GreenTech Capital Partners
Frankfurt, Germany
Startups Invested in
Wazi Vision, ARED (Smart Solar Kiosk) [African Renewable Energy Distributor], Yusudi, Superfluid, WidEnergy Africa, Bismart

MEST Africa
Accra, Ghana
Startups Invested in
Nvoicia, Complete Farmer, Accounteer, Trotro Tractor, WayaWaya, CodeLn

Village Capital
Washington, DC, US
Startups Invested in
UjuziKilimo, PayGo Energy, ARED (Smart Solar Kiosk) [African Renewable Energy Distributor], ReelFruit, Complete Farmer

Resolution Project
New York, US
Startups Invested in
Duafe, Guérté Réwmi Company, AgriSan, Pura Vida, GenFarm Financial Enterprise, Sparky Dryer (Sparky Social Enterprise)
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Central Guarantee Fund (CCG) Morocco
Casablanca, Morocco
Startups Invested in
GEMS (Green Engineering Mission)
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ASME Innovation Showcase (ISHOW)
New York, US
Startups Invested in
Matibabu, Sesi Technologies (GrainMate), Illuminum Greenhouses, UjuziKilimo, Bentos Fuels, Science Set (Dext)

MSA Capital
Beijing, China

Up Accelerate
Kampala, Uganda

Microtraction
Lagos, Nigeria
Startups Invested in
ThankUCash, Termii, Festival Coins, Bit Sika, Cowrywise, BuyCoins

440.ng accelerator
Lagos, Nigeria
Startups Invested in
Youngsoul, Jay Osbie, Obiwezy, FuelVoucher, Ella, Gingerbox (Jaramall)

NIISP
Kampala, Uganda

MIT D-Lab
Massachusetts, US
Startups Invested in
ClinicPesa, KopaGas, Kwangu Kwako, Solar Freeze, EcoAct, Expressions Global Group
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The Hague Institute for Innovation of Law (HIIL)
The Hague, Netherlands
Startups Invested in
Yunga, Legal Hub Uganda

Africa Netpreneur Prize Initiative
Nairobi Kenya
Startups Invested in
LifeBank, Nawah Scientific, Kernel Fresh (J-Palm Liberia), Thrive Agric, Uzuri K&Y, Black Swan

4DX Ventures
Accra, Ghana
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AfDB-African Development Bank
Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire
Startups Invested in
Farmerline, FoodLocker, Lono, Releaf, Bringo Fresh, Mhogo Foods
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African Infrastructure Investment Managers (AIIM)
Cape Town, South Africa
Startups Invested in
BBOXX

Orange Social Venture Prize
Paris, France
Startups Invested in
Flit Ride, Kernel Fresh (J-Palm Liberia), Chaque souffle

United States International Development Finance Corporation (USIDFC or DFC)
Washington, DC, US
Startups Invested in

Raba (Capital) Partnership
Cape Town, South Africa
Startups Invested in
Lori Systems, Flutterwave, Thndr

Endeavor Catalyst
New York, USA
Startups Invested in
Lori Systems, Swvl, Vezeeta, Copia Global, Cellulant, InstaDeep

GIST Tech-I Competition
Washington, DC, US
Startups Invested in
Yunga, Sesi Technologies (GrainMate), Kadosh Production Company (KPC)

Social Tech Startup Challenge
South Africa
Startups Invested in
iSpani Group, Foonda, Jonga, BallTalent, SkillShift

Injini EdTech incubator
Cape Town, South Africa
Startups Invested in
Slatecube, eLimu (Hadithi! Hadithi!), Bluebic, Langbot, Learning Factory (Study Co Zw), Nahana Africa

Cisco Global Problem Solver Challenge
California, US
Startups Invested in
Innovex, Solar Freeze, Illuminum Greenhouses

ShelterTech Kenya Accelerator
Nairobi Kenya
Startups Invested in
AHomes, Gjenge, ManPro Ltd, The Vlage, Malikodi Property Management System, Continental Renewable Energy Co. Limited (Corec)

Pangea Accelerator
Nairobi Kenya
Startups Invested in
Onesha (Briglobe), TalkLift-Biasharabot, Tozzaplus (Workpay)

Itanna Capital Ventures
Lagos, Nigeria
Startups Invested in
Gerocare, Simbi Interactive (Bot), E-Estates, Accounteer, AppZone

Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa (SEFA)
Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire
Startups Invested in
Mandulis Energy
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USADF-United States African Development Foundation
Washington, DC, US
Startups Invested in
Ugabus, Wazi Vision, Patasente, GRS Commodities, Solar Freeze, Kaaro Health
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AEA-African Entrepreneurship Award
Casablanca, Morocco
Startups Invested in
Prepa, Ugabus, Elea Reusable Sanitary Pads, Kernel Fresh (J-Palm Liberia), Kytabu, FixChap

Social Impact Incubator
Kigali, Rwanda
Startups Invested in
My Green Home, Volta Irrigation, Imagine We Rwanda, Rwanda Biosolutions Ltd, Children's Creativity Lab

Trine
Gothenburg, Sweden
Startups Invested in
Yellow, Rensource, Simuka, RVE.SOL S.A. (Kudura), BBOXX, Daystar Power

Usaid
Washington, DC, US
Startups Invested in
Yellow, Solar Today, Power Trust Uganda Limited, Aga Great Work Limited, Raising Gabdho, SolarNow

Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation
London, UK
Startups Invested in
Matibabu, Yaaka Digital Network, UjuziKilimo, Cardio-Pad, Smart Havens Africa

E4Impact Challenge
Milan, Italy
Startups Invested in
Matibabu, Bentos Fuels, Stawi Foods, Green Concepts General Trading, Riziki Source, DreamAfrica

Merck Accelerator
Darmstadt, Germany
Startups Invested in
Matibabu, LifeBank, Impulse Biomedical (ZiBiPen), Totohealth, Chekkit, CHIL AI Lab
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Resilient Africa Network (RAN)
Kampala, Uganda
Startups Invested in
Matibabu, Herhealth Uganda (BVkit), Earthworm Domestication, Root IO

Anzisha Prize
Gauteng, South Africa

Unilever Young Entrepreneurs Awards
London, UK
Startups Invested in
ChapChap, Ensibuuko, Kaaro Health, Coliba, Tiny Hearts (Crib A’Glow), Kadosh Production Company (KPC)

GSMA Ecosystem Accelerator Innovation Fund
London, UK
Startups Invested in
Ensibuuko, AgroCenta, Biscate, Optimetriks, Farmcrowdy, Jamii Africa

Mango Fund
Kampala, Uganda
Startups Invested in
KadAfrica, SEB Engineering, Definition Africa, Premium Paints & Chemical Product, Teefe Plastics, Don De Dieu

ClimateLaunchpad
Delft, South Holland

Mastercard Foundation Fund for Rural Prosperity
Toronto, Canada
Startups Invested in
SolarNow, Farmerline

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Startups Invested in
Zembo, Lishabora Hydroponics
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Startups Invested in
Zembo

MIT Solve Global Challenge
Massachusetts, US
Startups Invested in
LifeBank, Access Afya (Akiba ya Roho), E-Heza Digital Health Record, Neopenda

Angel
Kampala, Uganda
Startups Invested in
Koinz, LifeBank, Nawah Scientific, Benefactors, Bwala Africa Group, Farmcrowdy

Co-creation Hub
Lagos, Nigeria
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Renewable Energy Challenge Fund (RECF)
New York, USA
Startups Invested in
Raising Gabdho, Wana Energy Solutions, Green Heat Uganda, Josa Green Technologies, GRS Commodities, Power Trust Uganda Limited

Doen Foundation
Amsterdam, Netherlands

RiseUp Pitch Competition
Cairo, Egypt
Startups Invested in
Mayday, Vetwork (pet care), Garment IO, Takestep

Ventures Platform
Lagos, Nigeria
Startups Invested in
ThankUCash, Thrive Agric, Trove, BuyCoins, CrowdForce

Startups Invested in
E-Heza Digital Health Record

Mastercard Foundation
Toronto, Canada

Standard Bank
Johannesburg, South Africa
Startups Invested in
Bwala Africa Group, Nomanini, Schoolable (Allpro), Mobipay, Essential Social Services (ESS)

Disruptive Agricultural Technology and Innovation Challenge
Kampala, Uganda
Startups Invested in
Akellobanker, Astral Aerial, M-Cash, m-Omulimisa, Data Care

CAMTech
Mbarara, Uganda

Enza Capital
Nairobi, Kenya

Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
Washington, DC, US
Startups Invested in
Jamii Africa, Medsaf, Maisha ICT Tech PLC, Ilara Health

Financial Sector Deepening Trust (FSD Africa)
Kampala, Uganda
Startups Invested in
Jamii Africa, MFS Africa
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Lateral Capital
New York, USA
Startups Invested in
Lynk, KOKO Networks, AppZone, Medsaf, 4G Capital, AutoCheki
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Spark Venture Fund (Safaricom)
Nairobi Kenya

Mercy Corps
Oregon, United States
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Startups Invested in
Lynk, MFS Africa

SpeedUpAfrica
Lagos, Nigeria

Consonance Investment Managers
Lagos, Nigeria
Startups Invested in
Pezesha, VerifyMe, MDaaS Global, Gebeya, Curacel Health
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Seed Awards (Sag-Seed)
Berlin, Germany
Startups Invested in
Gorilla conservation coffee, Safi Organics, EcoPost, KadAfrica, JOSMAK International (Pumpkin)

MTN Innovation Awards
Kampala, Uganda
Startups Invested in
Prisms Uganda, MobiCare Uganda, Mfeyti, SchoolMaster Solutions, Kampala Smart School, MamboPay
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Empowering People Award (epAward)
Munich, Germany
Startups Invested in
Sesi Technologies (GrainMate), SolarTurtle

Kenya Climate Innovation Center
Nairobi Kenya
Startups Invested in
Safi Organics, Lishabora Hydroponics, Lentera
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South African National Energy Development Institute (Sanedi)
Sandton, South Africa
Startups Invested in
SolarTurtle
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Seda (Small Enterprise Development Agency’s) Technology Transfer Fund.
Pretoria, South Africa
Startups Invested in
SmartBlade

FbStart Accelerator
Lagos, Nigeria

Kalon Venture Partners
Johannesburg, South Africa
Startups Invested in
FinChatBot, The Sun Exchange, Flow, Sendmarc, Ozow (i-Pay)
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Startups Invested in
Tulaa

Acumen
New York, USA
Startups Invested in
Virtual City, Simuka, Burn Manufacturing (Jikokoa), Circ Medtech, Devergy, Ethiochicken

Segal Family Foundation
New Jersey, United States
Startups Invested in
Fundi Bots, Simuka, Livelyhoods (iSmart), Numida

Synergy Growth
London, UK

IDF Capital
Illovo Sandton, South Africa

Vostok New Ventures
Bermuda

Beco Capital
Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Raed Ventures
Dammam, Saudi Arabia

Silicon Badia
Amman, Jordan
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Crypto Valley Venture Capital (CV VC)
Switzerland

Startups Invested in
Learning Factory (Study Co Zw)

LionPride Agility Fund
Johannesburg, South Africa
Startups Invested in
BusyMed, Simuka, Onsite Africa Solutions
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Baobab Network (TBN)
London, UK

Global Social Benefit Institute (GSBI)
California, US
Startups Invested in
Simuka, Leaf Global Fintech

Winrock International Institute for Agricultural Development
Washington, DC, US
Startups Invested in
Burn Manufacturing (Jikokoa)
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Micro Enterprises Support Programme Trust (MESPT)
Nairobi Kenya
Startups Invested in
Burn Manufacturing (Jikokoa)

Accion Venture Lab
Boston, US

D-Prize
California, US
Startups Invested in
KopaGas, PayGo Energy, Mother’s Delivery Kit, ALTECH, Katswiri
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Startups Invested in
PEG Africa, upOwa
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Dutch Development Bank (Netherlands Development Finance Company-FMO)
Hague, Netherlands

Futuregrowth Asset Management
Cape Town, South Africa
Startups Invested in
Impulse Biomedical (ZiBiPen)

Quona Capital
Washington, DC, US

Velocity Capital Private Equity
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Startups Invested in
Yoco, Migo (Mines), Cellulant
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Giz (deutsche gesellschaft für internationale zusammenarbeit)
Berlin, Germany
Startups Invested in
Digital Umuganda, ColdHubs, Fawaterak


Startups Invested in
Solar Freeze

MTN South Africa
Johannesburg, South Africa
Startups Invested in
Khula, WumDrop, Vula Mobile, CPUT Mobile (Cape Peninsula University of Technology), M4JAM

Company
Africa
Startups Invested in
Standard Microgrid, Wuzzuf, SweepSouth, Aerobotics, KudiGO, Travelstart
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Gauteng Accelerator Programme (GAP) Innovation Competition
Gauteng, South Africa
Startups Invested in
Olova, PRD Logical Solutions, LiTT Africa, Honest Care, Boolyx, Geometrorail
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Global Cleantech Innovation Programme (GCIP-SA)
Pretoria, South Africa
Startups Invested in
AET Fuels, Cane Trash Burner Fundis, CSIR Mvelo Drink, Eco Invader Solutions, ECT Hydro Solutions, Inseco

Startups Invested in
Impulse Biomedical (ZiBiPen)
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SAB Foundation (South African Breweries Ltd)
South Africa
Startups Invested in
Impulse Biomedical (ZiBiPen), Spoon Money

AlphaCode
Johannesburg, South Africa
Startups Invested in
Mari, Spoon Money, IsiDuli, Budgie, Oyi Medical Card, OkGo.live
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Innovation Prize for Africa (African Innovation Foundation)
Zurich, Switzerland
Startups Invested in
UjuziKilimo, SEMAJIB
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United States Trade and Development Agency (USTDA)
Virginia, US
Startups Invested in
Standard Microgrid
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Identity Capital Partners (Identity Partners) [IDF-Identity Development Fund Managers]
Johannesburg, South Africa
Startups Invested in
SweepSouth

I’m In Accelerator
Johannesburg, South Africa

Startups Invested in


Founders Factory Africa
Johannesburg, South Africa
Startups Invested in
KudiGO, Schoolable (Allpro), LocumBase, Akili Labs, EnvisionIt Deep AI, Bwala Africa Group
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Gray Matters Capital (GMC)
Georgia, US
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Startups Invested in

Soros Economic Development Fund
Greater New York Area, East Coast, Northeastern US
Startups Invested in
Esoko