Top 5 Photography Startup Investors in Africa (September 2026)
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| Investor | Relevant Deals | Geography | Stage | Focus | Round Size |
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Hasso Plattner Ventures
VC Fund
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1 | Germany, United States, South Africa | Series A, Seed | Software, Information Technology, Internet | $55k–$15M |
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Samuel Kwame Boadu
Angel
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1 | Ghana, Nigeria | Seed, Pre-Seed | Publishing, News, Digital Media | $1.2k–$42k |
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Thescathcompanies
VC Fund
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1 | Nigeria | Pre-Seed | Consulting, B2B, Gift | |
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Hesham Zreik
Angel
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1 | United States, India, Nigeria | Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A | Information Technology, Software, E-Commerce | $10k–$5M |
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Audrey Capital
VC Fund
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1 | United States, United Kingdom, Japan | Angel, Seed, Series A | Software, Wellness, Health Care | $1.1M–$36M |
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Hasso Plattner Ventures invests in fast-growing, information technology-driven companies in Europe and the USA on behalf of Prof. Dr. h.c. Hasso Plattner, co-founder and chairman of software giant SAP. The support we offer reaches beyond financial commitments. Our multifaceted work includes acting globally as a strategic partner for our informationtechnology growth companies. In Germany, our commitment has taken also the form of a seed program for information technology startups coming out of the Hasso Plattner Institute.After retiring from the operative business of SAP in 2003, Hasso Plattner was appointed Chairman of the company’s Supervisory Board. He has devoted his time to the promotion of science, innovation and entrepreneurship ever since.To further these goals, Hasso Plattner founded Hasso Plattner Ventures on July 1st, 2005 in Potsdam, Germany. Hasso Plattner Ventures Africa launched as an affiliate in 2008, operating from Cape Town, South Africa.Hasso Plattner Ventures manages four funds. HP Ventures I started in 2005, focusing on early stage software companies in Germany, Switzerland and Austria. In 2008, HP Ventures II and HP Ventures Africa launched, looking for investment opportunities in startup- and expansion-stage companies across the USA, Europe, Israel and South Africa.As of 2015, HP Ventures III, a €150 million fund, focuses on fast-growing enterprise and infrastructure software companies mainly in Germany and the Silicon Valley.
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- Industry: Software, Information Technology, Internet
- Stage:Series A, Seed
- Geography: Germany, United States, South Africa
Investor stats
- Total investments: 99
- Round size: Seed $55k–$4.2M; Series A $1.1M–$15M
- Lead/follow: 12% lead, 88% follow
- Last fund: May invest from a new fund soon — last raise in 2013
Portfolio highlights
- Artory — Artory connects the art market with the digital-first, financial ecosystem. Combining our leading technology, art expertise, digital certification, and tokenization, Artory secures on the blockchain verified artwork information from expert partners.
- Likeminded — Likeminded operates a digital platform for mental health, providing a range of courses focused on mental well-being. All of Likeminded's psychological experts possess academic backgrounds in psychology and receive specialized training from Likeminded. These experts are specifically skilled in facilitating group sessions and offering digitalsupport to users. They undergo ongoing supervision and coaching for continuous professional development.
- VersionEye — Open Source Security & License Compliance
Founder & CEO; Consultant @ SamBoad Express Editor-In-Chief @ Samuel Kwame Boadu's Journal Editor-In-Chief @ Accra Sports News Creative Director @ SamBoad Media Consult Founding CEO @ SamBoad Business Group Ltd Editor-In-Chief @ SamBoad Publishing Editor-In-Chief & Founder @ Accra Street Journal
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- Industry: Publishing, News, Digital Media
- Stage:Seed, Pre-Seed
- Geography: Ghana, Nigeria
Investor stats
- Total investments: 9
- Round size: Seed $1.2k–$42k; Pre-Seed $5k–$15k
- Lead/follow: 100% lead, 0% follow
Portfolio highlights
- Accra Sports News — Accra Sports News, an extension of Accra Street Journal, is your go-to hub for up-to-the-minute sports coverage in Ghana and beyond. From football, boxing, and athletics to breaking sports headlines and exclusive player stories, we deliver trusted, fast, and in-depth sports journalism
- Accra Street Journal — Accra Street Journal is Ghana’s source for business, finance, technology, and economic news, providing in-depth analysis and insights into the country’s evolving markets. They deliver timely and credible news on key sectors, including banking, entrepreneurship, innovation, and government policies, ensuring our readers stay informed about the forcesshaping Ghana’s economic landscape.Our mission is to bridge the information gap between businesses, policymakers, and the public, empowering entrepreneurs, investors, and decision-makers with accurate and actionable intelligence. With a strong focus on investigative journalism and expert commentary, Accra Street Journal is your trusted guide to understanding Ghana’s financial world.Stay ahead with breaking news, exclusive interviews, and expert opinions from the heart of Accra’s business district and beyond.
- The High Street Business — The High Street Business provides news and information about business, markets, and finance. It reports updates on trade, commerce, retail, and investment trends that shape the economy. The platform shares articles about enterprise, policy, and insights related to economic activities and developments. It publishes editorials and analyses thatexplain key topics in the business environment. It features reports about technology, finance, and public policy that influence local and regional markets. It also offers guides and discussions about topics such as digital payments, mining, and financial security.
Thescathcompanies (TSC) is a tech-enabled hybrid Venture capital firm dedicated to uncovering and nurturing talent and potentials across multiple verticals within emerging, underrepresented & underserved regions in Africa leveraging our diverse expertise to expand the footprint of Venture Capital to other sectors in a bid to fully harness thecapabilities and advance our mission of creating a more streamlined & structured pipeline in other verticals in order to maximize such sectors’ potential.
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- Industry: Consulting, B2B, Gift
- Stage:Pre-Seed
- Geography: Nigeria
Investor stats
- Total investments: 13
- Lead/follow: 31% lead, 69% follow
Portfolio highlights
- Shopyetu — Shopyetu provides a shopping solution for high fashion thrifted pieces, handpicked and listed on their blockchain enabled online store.
- Phonecasecity — Phonecasecity provides a seamless solution for purchasing high end, iPhone cases built on the blockchain network.
- Theagrotrader — Providing agri-tech solutions that connect buyers & sellers of agro commodities while serving as a point of cash security & offering agro sponsorship.
Hesham Zreik is the CEO of FasterCapital. He previously worked at DreamApps as a Project Manager. Hesham attended the University of Westminster.
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- Industry: Information Technology, Software, E-Commerce
- Stage:Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A
- Geography: United States, India, Nigeria
Investor stats
- Total investments: 1140
- Round size: Seed $20k–$2M; Pre-Seed $10k–$1M; Series A $170k–$5M
- Lead/follow: 53% lead, 47% follow
Portfolio highlights
- Padue — Padue is an all-in-one, on-demand service marketplace built for the Zambian market, designed to centralize access to emergency.
- Credit Cooperatif Africain — Crédit Coopératif Africain is a Rwandan microfinance institution established as a private limited company and subsidiary of SCIAC Ltd.
- Mwatuheka Orphanage and Vulnerable Support Charity — Mwatuheka Orphanage and Vulnerable Support Charity is a faith-based non-governmental organization (NGO) dedicated.
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- Industry: Software, Wellness, Health Care
- Stage:Angel, Seed, Series A
- Geography: United States, United Kingdom, Japan
Investor stats
- Total investments: 54
- Round size: Seed $1.1M–$6.5M; Series A $3M–$36M
- Lead/follow: 0% lead, 100% follow
Portfolio highlights
- about.me — Create a free, one-page website in minutes with about.me. Showcase your work, links, and story on a personal homepage that's all about you.
- Flourish Labs — Flourish Labs is a purpose-driven startup combining cutting edge mental health science and technology to foster flourishing and good mental health. Our mission is to mobilize and scale professional peer support with tech to address the mental health crisis.
- Nord Security — Nord Security is the leader in the field of online privacy and security. Our security tools have earned praise from respected experts and tech outlets.
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