Top 10 Travel Angel Investors in Africa (June 2026)

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• Purple Elephant Ventures — We are Africa's first venture studio focusing on the travel & tourism sector. Our aim is to build businesses that will lead Africa's tourism industry to a greener future

Portfolio highlights

• Purple Elephant Ventures — We are Africa's first venture studio focusing on the travel & tourism sector. Our aim is to build businesses that will lead Africa's tourism industry to a greener future

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• Bibblio — Conversion optimization, powered by AI. Increase user engagement, grow revenues and drive new audiences, for stronger site metrics and ROI.
• Brewbot — Brewbot is a multidisciplinary team of designers and developers based in Belfast, N. Ireland. They come from different backgrounds and experiences — music, design, code, and fine art — but they all share a common passion for brewing.
• CRE Venture Capital — Founded in 2015, CRE Venture Capital invests in early stage tech companies that are levered to Africa. CRE is headquartered in the New York metro area, with a regional office in Lagos, Nigeria.

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• GALY — GALY biocrafts premium cocoa and cotton with quality, traceability, and scalable supply for modern brands.
• Buupass — BuuPass is Kenya's market leader for online bus booking. We enable travelers to reserve seats and make payments in a convenient and timely way. Try BuuPass today!
• Vivoo — Get personalized wellness insights with Vivoo's innovative, science-backed products. Understand your body's needs and take control of your body. Shop now!

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• Edukoya — Edukoya builds online education content and offers online tutoring for students and their parents.
• Cashmere App — Helping millennials and Gen Z's save up for their favourite luxury goods and experiences
• Kuda — Kuda is a full service digital only bank with a mission to bank every African on the planet. Kuda was founded in 2019 by Babs Ogundeyi and Musty Mustapha and is Headquartered in London

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• Treasure8 — Through our commercial partnerships and USDA-patented dehydration technologies, Treasure8 transforms food streams and food waste into nutrient-dense elements that can be enhanced, shaped, shipped, and enjoyed almost anywhere and when needed most.
• Good Nature Agro — Their priority is to generate lasting income with small-scale farmers. They build local community leaders into qualified Private Extension Agents (PEAs) who oversee and train farmers throughout the growing season. They support PEAs to provide frequent trainings and personalized recommendations on how their growers can make their field healthier andmore productive. PEAs promote improved farm practices and deliver a farmer-friendly loan of seeds and additional inputs. At harvest, Good Nature is a guaranteed market for the certified legume seed that their growers produce. Choosing to produce these high-value crops over traditional cash crops - maize and cotton - more than doubles their income.
• Purple Elephant Ventures — We are Africa's first venture studio focusing on the travel & tourism sector. Our aim is to build businesses that will lead Africa's tourism industry to a greener future

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• Appetito — Buy all your groceries and household essentials from your online supermarket. Order from the comfort of your home at your finger tips.
• FreshGora — Shop a wide selection of domains at HugeDomains.com. Find the right domain name today.
• Treepz — Treepz Inc. (formerly Plentywaka) is building the largest shared mobility platform in West Africa with over 500,000 satisfied customers.

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• Purple Elephant Ventures — We are Africa's first venture studio focusing on the travel & tourism sector. Our aim is to build businesses that will lead Africa's tourism industry to a greener future

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• Leta — Leta Technology is a software development company that creates supply chain and logistics software to enable the efficient and automated movement of goods.
• Bamba — Today, organizations spend a lot of money on physical data gathering exercises using old-fashioned paper-based methods. These methods result in expensive, severely delayed and incomplete data . With Bamba, a client can launch a data collection exercise anywhere in the world simply from the comfort of their web browser and the client can ensureindividuals respond with complete answers by paying those individuals for that data with mobile airtime in 122 different countries thus far.
• Cloud9 - Africa's Lifestyle Network — Cloud9xp.com is a online marketplace and booking service for leisure experiences.We believe that everyone deserves to have fun, feel good and be happy. We believe happiness starts with a drop, becomes a ripple and creates a wave. We believe happiness is amplified when shared.Put simply, Cloud9 is in the business of happiness and are passionateabout giving people more #HighOnLIfe moments.All of our products; across apparel, consumer electronics and lifestyle items are authentic, and we only work with the most upstanding, and energetic brands in the world to bring you the best possible products.

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• The AI Studio — The AI Studio is an advanced artificial intelligence research and innovation hub operating under Amani Creative Studios. It is designed to enhance and integrate AI capabilities into our existing services, spanning Web2, Web3, cybersecurity, branding, and software development. Every solution we offer at Amani Creative Studios and Web3 Studio willnow be AI-powered and AI-enhanced, unlocking new capabilities in automation, prediction, personalization, and efficiency.AI-Powered Web3 Solutions – AI-driven smart contracts, blockchain forensics, and decentralized automation., AI-Driven Branding & Marketing – Intelligent content creation, data-driven strategies, and hyper-personalization, AI-Powered SaaS & Software Development – Automated workflows, predictive analytics, and intelligent decision-making, AI-Optimized UI/UX & Product Design – AI-powered design systems, adaptive interfaces, and automated A/B testing.
• Amani — Amani Creative Studios is a Dynamic B2B innovation and technology studio where creativity, strategy, and cutting-edge technology converge to empower businesses, startups, and organizations at every stage of growth. We craft transformative digital solutions that redefine industries—blending artistry, strategic insight, and technical excellence todrive meaningful impact. In today’s digital-first world, we provide end-to-end technology and digital solutions that fuel innovation, enhance efficiency, and accelerate growth. Whether you're a startup bringing a vision to life, an established business scaling new heights, a company seeking innovation, or an organization embracing transformation, we are your strategic partner in pushing the boundaries of what's possible. Amani Creative Studios understands the intricate relationship between business products and brand identity. That’s why we offer tailored solutions designed to meet your unique objectives. We’re here to help you navigate the complexities of today’s competitive landscape, providing the expertise and strategies necessary to bring your business products and brands to the forefront. Let’s collaborate to turn your vision into a reality, combining innovative marketing, cutting-edge design, strategic branding, and advanced software development to elevate your business to new heights.
• Startup Venture Studio — Startup Venture Studio is a leading venture studio dedicated to supporting startups from inception through to post-IPO. We offer a comprehensive suite of services designed to help founders navigate the complexities of building and scaling successful businesses. Our approach combines strategic consulting, operational support, and growth accelerationto drive sustainable success and innovation.