Top 5 Enterprise Startup Investors in Rwanda (October 2026)

SOSV offers pre-seed capital and follow-on financial support to startups focusing on deep technology and scientific innovation. Founders utilize purpose-built laboratory facilities and engineering spaces to accelerate product development and testing. The firm facilitates connections between entrepreneurs and a network of investors through structured matchmaking events and technology summits.

Investment focus

Industry: Biotechnology, Health Care, Software
Stage:Seed, Convertible Note, Pre-Seed
Geography: United States, China, Canada

Investor stats

Total investments: 3729
Round size: Seed $150k–$5M; Pre-Seed $50k–$1.6M; Convertible Note $50k–$3.6M
Lead/follow: 37% lead, 63% follow
Last fund: Likely still investing — raised $306M in 2023

Portfolio highlights

Halla — Halla Intelligence is a digital solution that leverages over 100 billion shopper and product data points to recommend and promote what grocery items.
Simply Good Jars — Simply Good Jars is a B-Corp company that delivers healthy meals in reusable + returnable packaging through use of smart refrigerated kiosks placed in offices, transit centers, universities and health-systems. Driven by purpose to change that way people think about consumption, SGJ introduces sustainable business practices into their everydayoperations with a zero-waste goal. For every jar returned back to the company for reuse, they will help feed someone in need and ensure that no packaging materials end up in landfills.
Verdex Technologies — Verdex Technologies is an advanced materials platform technology that uses nanofibers to disrupt industries. Verdex doesn't just compete, it innovates and disrupts.

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They believe that the most successful company in any industry gains a disproportionately higher return for its shareholders. their mission is to help their portfolio companies Leapfrog their competitors and achieve industry-leading levels of competitive and market performance as quickly as possible.They are all experienced operating executivesof technology companies as well as successful venture investors. They can recognize the patterns that signal opportunities or risks in a small, high growth company. They have the resources and relationships to help entrepreneurs create the key alliances that will allow them to achieve victory early and convincingly. Every entrepreneur wants an investor who can help build the business. What does this mean? Certainly it is about advice and experience. These are the intangibles. Then there are the tangibles - the introductions to key customers and strategic partners, the access to distribution channels, the assistance in attracting and recruiting key executives - these are the immediate advantages that help Leapfrog the competition. They have built an extensive network of relationships which can be called upon to accelerate the success of their portfolio companies. When you work with them, you work with all of them, not just a single partner. All the partners work closely with all their companies to ensure that all of their collective resources are being matched to the immediate needs of their portfolio companies.

Investment focus

Industry: Software, Analytics, Security
Stage:Series A, Series C, Series B
Geography: United States, India, Rwanda

Investor stats

Total investments: 27
Round size: Series A $2.1M–$10M; Series B $7M–$20M; Series C $4M–$75M
Lead/follow: 15% lead, 85% follow
Last fund: May invest from a new fund soon — raised $103M in 2005

Portfolio highlights

exuus ltd — Exuus is a finTech company that inspire resilience and enable communities to achieve their optimal satisfaction.
Zebit — Zebit provides a max of $1,500 of credit to pay over time on thousands of products.
HealthifyMe — HealthifyMe is an application that allows its users to achieve their fitness and weight loss goals from their computers and smartphones.The application enables its users to track their calories, nutrition, and fitness activities; track their weight and determine if they are healthy; set healthy goals and work toward meeting them; share theirdata with experts; and get expert advice and suggestions on their lifestyles.HealthifyMe was developed and launched by a team of doctors, nutritionists, and fitness trainers in 2012. It is based in Bangalore, India.

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Blue Haven Initiative is an innovative family office dedicated to putting wealth to work for market returns and positive social and environmental change.

Investment focus

Industry: Financial Services, Solar, Finance
Stage:Series A, Series B, Seed
Geography: Kenya, United States, Ghana

Investor stats

Total investments: 24
Round size: Series A $2M–$11M; Series B $12M–$22M
Lead/follow: 29% lead, 71% follow

Portfolio highlights

M-KOPA — M-KOPA provides connected asset financing solutions for underbanked customers. Its platform combines digital micropayments and IoT connectivity to offer access to products including solar lighting, televisions, fridges, smartphones, financial services, and more.
TIBU Health — TIBU Health is a disruptive HealthTech logistics company that provides high-quality healthcare services.
BlueMark — BlueMark is the leading provider of impact intelligence and independent verification for the sustainable and impact investing market.

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Norrsken Foundation is non-profit organization solving problems such as poverty, famine, environmental issues and mental health.

Investment focus

Industry: Financial Services, FinTech, Health Care
Stage:Pre-Seed, Seed, Grant
Geography: Nigeria, United States, Rwanda

Investor stats

Total investments: 19
Round size: Seed $100k–$4M; Pre-Seed $125k–$1.1M
Lead/follow: 21% lead, 79% follow

Portfolio highlights

RYE — RYE is a members-only, low-cost green energy supplier built for businesses with no time to deal with energy suppliers. Always accurate energy or it's free
Eden Care Medical — Eden Care Medical is a mobile application that provides medical and health insurance as well as financial services.
ORDA — Process orders, accept payments, connect to logistic providers, engage with your customers + more. We equip you with everything you need to grow your business.

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