# Top 50 Travel Startup Investors in Africa in June 2026 ## SEEK - Type: VC Fund - Location: North Sydney, New South Wales, Australia - Relevant deals: 4 - Stages: Series A, Series B - Focus: Human Resources, Recruiting, Software SEEK is a diverse group of companies that have a unified purpose to help people live more fulfilling and productive working lives and help organizations succeed. The Group encompasses a strong portfolio of employment, education, and volunteer businesses which span across Australia, New Zealand, China, South East Asia, Brazil, Mexico, Africa, andBangladesh. SEEK makes a positive impact on a truly global scale, operating in a total of 18 countries with market-leading positions in 14 countries. It creates world-class product technology solutions to address the needs of job seekers and hirers and facilitate the matching between job seekers and hirers across our online employment marketplaces. Online Education Services (‘OES’) offers leading online education and SEEK Learning offers trusted advice in relation to career-related education. SEEK’s commitment to having a positive impact on society is reflected through the diverse range of initiatives which its businesses across the globe partake in to support the communities they operate within. In Australia and New Zealand SEEK Volunteer is each country’s largest single source of volunteering opportunities offering not-for-profit organizations free access to post volunteer opportunities. This free marketplace is something SEEK is exceptionally proud of. Over its 20 years of operation, SEEK continues to innovate within the markets it operates in. It provides a culture of excellence and acceptance in our workplaces and celebrates the diversity of employees that contribute to the success of the organization. ## 54 Collective - Type: VC Fund - Location: Johannesburg, NA - South Africa, South Africa - Relevant deals: 3 - Stages: Seed, Pre-Seed - Focus: Health Care, Information Technology, FinTech Building and scaling African tech startups with catalytic capital, value-add support and our global network. ## 4 Decades Capital - Type: VC Fund - Location: Cape Town, NA - South Africa, South Africa - Relevant deals: 2 - Stages: Seed - Focus: Apps, Travel, Big Data 4 Decades Capital is a venture capital firm based in Cape Town, South Africa. ## Mercy Corps Ventures - Type: VC Fund - Location: Portland, Oregon, United States - Relevant deals: 2 - Stages: Seed, Pre-Seed, Series A - Focus: Financial Services, FinTech, Agriculture Mercy Corps Ventures invests in and catalyzes venture-led solutions to increase the resilience of underserved individuals and communities. Founded in 2015 as the impact investing arm of global development agency, Mercy Corps, supports over 57 early-stage ventures to scale and raise over $515 million in follow-on capital. Their portfolio centersaround resilience-building solutions in adaptive agriculture and food systems, inclusive climate fintech, and climate-smart technologies so that those living in frontier markets can withstand disruption and plan for the future. Through capital and support, piloting new approaches, action-oriented insights, and rigorously managing impact, they catalyze the ecosystem toward smarter, more impactful investments. ## Launch Africa - Type: VC Fund - Location: Ebène, Plaines Wilhems, Mauritius - Relevant deals: 2 - Stages: Seed, Pre-Seed - Focus: Financial Services, FinTech, Information Technology Launch Africa is a leading Pan-African VC fund solving the significant funding gap in the Seed and pre-Series A investment landscape in Africa ## Ian McCaig - Type: Angel - Location: London, England, United Kingdom - Relevant deals: 2 - Stages: Seed, Pre-Seed - Focus: Travel, Tourism, Venture Capital Ian McCaig is the CEO of lastminute.com. ## Microtraction - Type: VC Fund - Location: Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria - Relevant deals: 2 - Stages: Pre-Seed, Seed, Angel - Focus: Financial Services, FinTech, Software We invest in Africa's most remarkable teams with technical founders at the earliest stage of their venture ## Hlayisani Capital - Type: VC Fund - Location: Fourways, NA - South Africa, South Africa - Relevant deals: 2 - Stages: Seed, Series A - Focus: Software, Education, Information Technology Hlayisani Growth Fund is focussed on mid-market, high growth private equity investments focussed on South Africa with an allowance for Sub-Saharan Africa and East African countries. ## CRE Venture Capital - Type: VC Fund - Location: New York, New York, United States - Relevant deals: 2 - Stages: Seed, Series A, Pre-Seed - Focus: Financial Services, Software, FinTech 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. ## TLG Capital - Type: VC Fund - Location: London, England, United Kingdom - Relevant deals: 2 - Stages: Debt Financing, Private Equity - Focus: Financial Services, Finance, Banking TLG Capital is an award-winning private investment firm dedicated to empowering frontier market entrepreneurs, with a focus on opportunities in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA).TLG firmly believes that impact creation is crucial to sustained financial success. They are committed to tackling persistent challenges and better directing resources towardsimproving the lives for some of the world’s most vulnerable people. Their investments have had a significantly social, environmental and development impact across Sub-Saharan Africa.TLG Africa Limited is a permanent capital investment vehicle focusing on equity opportunities in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). TLG Africa invests in sectors underpinned by the ‘rise of the African consumer’, such as: healthcare, finance, consumer goods and real estate. These investments include direct minority/majority stake investments, secondary opportunities and distressed fund restructurings. TLG Africa always seeks board representation, along with other minority protections.Notable investments include WHO pre-approved pharmaceutical plant QCIL (Uganda) and healthcare facilities in West Africa. In recognition for their efforts, their deals have won multiple awards including ‘Landmark Deal of the Decade’ in 2012 and 'Frontier Deal of the Year' in 2014 from Private Equity Africa. ## Anthony Rock - Type: Angel - Location: Brooklyn, New York, United States - Relevant deals: 2 - Stages: Seed, Pre-Seed - Focus: Travel, Tourism, Venture Capital Anthony Rock is the Founder and President of Enlightenment Wines. He previously worked at Investors'​ Circle-Social Venture Network as a Member. Anthony Rock attended Columbia Business School. ## AfricInvest - Type: VC Fund - Location: Tunis, Tunis, Tunisia - Relevant deals: 2 - Stages: Private Equity, Series A - Focus: Financial Services, Manufacturing, FinTech AfricInvest was founded in 1994 and is part of Integra Group, an investment and financial services company based in Tunisia.Uniquely positioned as one of the most experienced private equity investors on the continent, AfricInvest has dedicated investment teams focused on North Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa, and employs 66 professionals based inseven offices.AfricInvest manages USD1 billion across 16 funds and benefits from strong, long-term support from both local and international investors, including leading development finance institutions in the United States and Europe.Having co-founded the African Venture Capital Association (AVCA) as well as the Middle East North Africa Private Equity Association (MENAPEA) and the Euromed Capital Forum, the firm is an active promotor of the private equity industry in the region.Since 1994, AfricInvest has invested in 135 companies across 25 African countries in a variety of high growth sectors and maintains a broad network of high quality executives across Africa, offering extensive expertise in key growth industries, including financial services, agribusiness, consumer/retail, education and healthcare. ## F6 Ventures - Type: VC Fund - Location: Tunis, Tunis, Tunisia - Relevant deals: 2 - Stages: Pre-Seed, Seed - Focus: E-Commerce, Retail, FinTech Flat6Labs is the MENA region’s leading seed and early stage venture capital firm, currently running the most renowned startup programs in the region. Annually, Flat6Labs invests in more than 100 innovative and technology-driven startups enabling thousands of passionate entrepreneurs to achieve their daring ambitions and ultimately becoming theirinstitutional co-founders. ## ODBA - Type: VC Fund - Location: Port Louis, Port Louis, Mauritius - Relevant deals: 2 - Stages: Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A - Focus: FinTech, Financial Services, Education We invest in people and stories, which are at the heart of everything we do. ## Federico Pirzio-Biroli - Type: Angel - Location: London, England, United Kingdom - Relevant deals: 2 - Stages: Seed, Angel, Pre-Seed - Focus: Software, Non Profit, Venture Capital Fede started out as an angel investor in 2010. His portfolio quickly grew, so he built a team around him and thus Playfair Capital was born. We have since gone on to become one of Europe’s most active and well-known early-stage VC funds. Before becoming a technology investor Fede worked for several NGOs in Africa, with a particular focus on aidtransparency. He recently renewed his focus on Africa by relocating to Kenya and becoming an angel investor in East Africa’s burgeoning startup ecosystem. He maintains an active role at Playfair and continues to lead our investment team. ## LoftyInc Capital - Type: VC Fund - Location: Carmel, California, United States - Relevant deals: 2 - Stages: Seed, Pre-Seed, Series A - Focus: Financial Services, FinTech, Software LoftyInc Capital Management empowers Afropreneurs to build a prosperous and equitable future in Africa. We deliver value to both founders and investors......... ## Tritech Global - Type: VC Fund - Location: Johannesburg, NA - South Africa, South Africa - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Seed - Focus: Apps, Travel, Big Data Tritech Global is a technology investment holding company spanning a number of market leading business verticals in multiple geographic jurisdictions around the world. ## Gullit - Type: VC Fund - Location: Ebène, Plaines Wilhems, Mauritius - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Seed, Pre-Seed - Focus: Travel, Shipping, Logistics Gullit advises and finances scalable early-stage tech firms in Africa. Additionally, Gullit provides funding for startups during the seed, pre-seed, debt acquisition, and restructuring phases. ## Blanford Capital - Type: VC Fund - Location: Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Seed - Focus: Travel, Car Sharing, Mobile Apps Blanford Capital is a global investment company. ## Artha Group - Type: VC Fund - Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Seed, Angel - Focus: Information Technology, Internet, E-Commerce Artha India Ventures' league of member Angel Investors mentor and invest in nascent ventures with business ideas that create value by participating in the entrepreneurial process. AIV have invested in more than 47 start-ups and has diversified portfolio ranging from last minute hotel bookings (HotelsAroundYou.com), to classes aggregators(FindUrClass.com), cosmetic ecommerce (Purplle.com) and at home salon services (The Home Salon). From microfinance credit rating platforms (Inventure) to online interview platforms (Talview), electronic repair & insurance companies (PickMeIndia.com), Cloud Telephone (Exotel.com) and Cab Aggregators (BookMyCab.com) the portfolio has it all. ## Axel Peyriere - Type: Angel - Location: Sydney, New South Wales, Australia - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Seed, Pre-Seed, Series A - Focus: Delivery, E-Commerce, Retail Startups - Mentoring - Advising - Emerging Markets. I am a enthusiastic entrepreneur and angel investor working with startups all around the world. Have worked / mentored / coached / partnered / invested in more than 200 startups around the world. Specially keen on online marketplaces and emerging and frontier markets. ## Niche Capital - Type: VC Fund - Location: Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Pre-Seed, Seed, Angel - Focus: Software, E-Commerce, Financial Services Venture Capital firm ## AngelHub Ventures - Type: VC Fund - Location: Stellenbosch, NA - South Africa, South Africa - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Seed, Series A, Pre-Seed - Focus: Software, Information Technology, Education Operating out of Stellenbosch in South Africa and backed by two family offices Angelhub Ventures's team is passionate about early stage investments in (South) Africa. Being entrepreneurial ourselves, we thoroughly understand the challenges and changes our founders face – which is why we back them in any way we can. Most importantly, we believein building great businesses and we are in it for the long haul. ## Jedar Capital - Type: VC Fund - Location: New York, New York, United States - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Seed, Pre-Seed, Series A - Focus: FinTech, Delivery, E-Commerce VC venture capital investing in early stage startups from seed to series A in fintech, insurtech, marketplaces, foodtech, SaaS, healthtech and agritech ## Helena Riese Harstad - Type: Angel - Location: London, England, United Kingdom - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Pre-Seed - Focus: Travel, Tourism, Venture Capital Helena Riese Harstad is the Co-Founder and Chairman of Optimizer Foundation. She previously worked at SBAB Bank as a Project Specialist. Helena Riese attended Stockholm University. ## UNCOVERED FUND - Type: VC Fund - Location: Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Seed, Series A - Focus: FinTech, Financial Services, E-Commerce UNCOVERED FUND is a venture capital firm that leads the creation of industries in Africa and other emerging countries. ## BKR Capital - Type: VC Fund - Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Seed, Pre-Seed - Focus: Artificial Intelligence, Financial Services, Information Technology BKR Capital, a venture firm capital built with the objective of investing in promising Black founders in the technology space. ## Darshan Chandaria - Type: Angel - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Seed, Pre-Seed - Focus: Software, B2B, SMS Darshan Chandaria is the Group CEO and Director of Chandaria Industries. He previously worked at Pentland Brands Plc as a Graduate Trainee. Darshan Chandaria attended Harvard Business School. ## EchoVC Partners - Type: VC Fund - Location: Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Seed, Series A, Pre-Seed - Focus: Information Technology, FinTech, Software EchoVC Partners is a seed and early-stage venture capital firm focused on financing and cross-pollinating leading technologies, teams, business models, and knowledge across North America, Africa, and SE Asia. The average investment size ranges from $25,000 to several million dollars depending on the stage of opportunity and capital needs of thebusiness. ## Five35 Ventures - Type: VC Fund - Location: Gauteng, NA - South Africa, South Africa - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Seed, Pre-Seed - Focus: Information Technology, Wellness, Health Care Five35 Ventures is committed to unlocking capital and growth opportunities for female-focused early-stage African technology startups. ## MNF Ventures - Type: VC Fund - Location: Casablanca, Grand Casablanca, Morocco - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Seed, Series A, Pre-Seed - Focus: Online Portals, FinTech, Enterprise Software MNF Ventures is a venture capital fund based in Morocco, investing in Seed, Pre-Series A and Series A startups. Tickets size can go up to USD 1M. We invest in tech startups operating in Fintech/Insurtech, EdTech, Regtech, HealthTech, Biotech, EnergyTech Cybersecurity, SaaS... Startups have either to be based in Morocco, or be based worldwideif at least one of the founders is a Moroccan citizen. MNF Ventures manages Maroc Numeric Fund and Maroc Numeric Fund II. ## Ventures Platform - Type: VC Fund - Location: Abuja, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Seed, Pre-Seed - Focus: Financial Services, FinTech, Internet We back founders building the future of Africa. We invest in companies that solve for non-consumption, plug infrastructural gaps and democratise prosperity in Africa, by eliminating the barriers for access and reducing the costs of delivering goods and services. ## Klister Credit - Type: VC Fund - Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Seed, Pre-Seed, Series B - Focus: Analytics, SaaS, Water Klister Credit is an investment and consulting corporation. ## Digital Currency Group - Type: VC Fund - Location: Stamford, Connecticut, United States - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Seed, Series A - Focus: Blockchain, Cryptocurrency, FinTech We are the capital engine supporting emerging talent & crypto technology. On its mission to accelerate the development of a better financial system. ## Mo Angels - Type: VC Fund - Location: Moka, Moka, Mauritius - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Seed - Focus: Travel, Car Sharing, Mobile Apps First Syndicated Angel Investment Group in Mauritius ## FrontEnd Ventures - Type: VC Fund - Location: Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Pre-Seed - Focus: Travel, Reservations, Public Transportation FrontEnd is a strategic partner for innovative ventures offering support to diverse leaders with high market potential, proven traction... ## Norfund - Type: VC Fund - Location: Oslo, Oslo, Norway - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Private Equity, Debt Financing - Focus: Energy, Financial Services, Renewable Energy Norwegian investment fund for developing countries ## Kalon Venture Partners - Type: VC Fund - Location: Johannesburg, NA - South Africa, South Africa - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Seed, Series A - Focus: Apps, Internet, Software A growing number of South Africans are investing in venture capital companies that operate under Section 12J of the Income Tax Act. Contact us now. ## GIIG Africa Fund - Type: VC Fund - Location: Port Louis, Port Louis, Mauritius - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Seed - Focus: Health Care, Environmental Engineering, Fuel GIIG invest in seed, growth and late stage companies. ## Savannah Fund - Type: VC Fund - Location: Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Seed, Series A, Pre-Seed - Focus: E-Commerce, FinTech, Software Savannah Fund is a seed capital fund specializing in US$25,000-US$500,000 investments in early stage high growth technology (web and mobile) startups in sub-Saharan Africa. Initially focused on East Africa, the fund aims to bridge the early stage/angel and venture capital investment gap that currently exists in Africa. The Fund expects toachieve this objective by combining capital with mentor networks both in the region and from Silicon Valley via an accelerator program and a follow-on independent seed fund.The fund is managed by an experienced and technology savvy team that have founded companies or are actively involved in angel investing or having run successful accelerator programs in past but also understand the unique Subsaharan African environment. They are backed and supported by both local, regional and international networks of angels,venture capitalists whose expertise we can draw on to help startups succeed and scale to fully fledged regional or global companies.They believe in the potential for Africa to become a global technology innovator by creating sustainable for profit companies that create jobs and make an impact. ## Jonomi Ventures - Type: VC Fund - Location: Singapore, Central Region, Singapore - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Seed - Focus: Travel, Car Sharing, Mobile Apps Jonomi Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm focused on emerging markets particularly Middle East, Africa and Asia. ## Clear Creek Investments - Type: VC Fund - Location: Solana Beach, California, United States - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Seed - Focus: Travel, Tourism, Venture Capital CCI is a multi-stage investor that deploys capital as a long-term, patient investor through a partnership approach to create value in portfolio companies. We invest in companies across the Food, Water, and Energy (transition & transformation) sectors via a lens of innovation and sustainability that drive climate solutions and climate resiliency. ## Change Com - Type: VC Fund - Location: Oslo, Oslo, Norway - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Pre-Seed, Seed - Focus: Travel, FinTech, Software Change Com AS is an Oslo-based advisory and investment company,founded by long-term Telenor research scientist, business developer and senior project manager Endre Skolt. ## Goodwater Capital - Type: VC Fund - Location: Burlingame, California, United States - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Seed, Series A, Pre-Seed - Focus: FinTech, Financial Services, Software Consumer Tech Investors - We empower exceptional entrepreneurs everywhere to change the world for good. ## CFAO GROUP - Type: VC Fund - Location: France, Idaho, United States - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Seed, Series A - Focus: B2B, Apps, Delivery CFAO is a multinational company engaged in the sale of manufactured goods ## Jim Villanueva - Type: Angel - Location: Santa Barbara, California, United States - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Series A, Series B, Seed - Focus: Agriculture, Energy, Travel Jim Villanueva - Investment Director, Managing Director, Global Partnerships Social Venture Fund @ Global Partnerships ## Phillip Sebole Masango - Type: Angel - Location: Cape Town, NA - South Africa, South Africa - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Seed, Series A, Private Equity - Focus: Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Software Engineering Phillip Sebole Masango, is a South African C-Siute Executive and Venture Capitalist, a visionary who seamlessly navigates the intersections of Technology, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business Development, Business Intelligence (BI), Design, Web, Blockchain, Cloud Computing, Cybersecurity, IoT, Digital Strategy, Creativity, and Innovation. With aproven track record of assuming CEO, CTO, and other top executive roles, he brings a rare fusion of technical expertise, business acumen, and strategic foresight to every venture he leads. Phillip doesn’t just build companies—he drives innovation, scales businesses, and redefines industries.A Mission Rooted in Empowerment and Progress: With extensive experience in the Startup Ecosystem, Technology Industry, Creative Industry, Digital Innovation, Management Consulting, and Venture Capital, Phillip thrives in environments where innovation flourishes. His mission is to empower individuals, startups, businesses, and organizations by delivering cutting-edge technology and digital solutions that drive exponential growth. However, his work extends beyond personal ambition—it is a devotion to serving humanity. Phillip is committed to creating a world where technology democratizes and decentralizes industries, enabling individuals and businesses to innovate, lead, and thrive. He envisions a future where technology not only liberates but also elevates and inspires—enabling companies to reach new heights and igniting a wave of global prosperity.A Legacy of Meaningful Success: For Phillip, success is not defined by accolades or financial gain—it is measured by the profound impact he creates. He refuses to chase success in pursuits that lack meaning, believing that true success comes from doing what one loves—better than anyone else—driven by passion, joy, and self-mastery. His approach to business and innovation is holistic, tackling challenges from multiple angles to fuel transformative change. He thrives in collaborative environments where boundaries are pushed, industries are reshaped, and new possibilities emerge.Yet beyond business, Phillip understands that life is a journey of emotions and meaning. He embraces every experience—both triumphs and challenges—as stepping stones toward a greater purpose. With unwavering dedication and a heart set on impact, he continues to push forward, leaving a legacy that will resonate for generations to come. ## ShockVentures - Type: VC Fund - Location: Williamsburg, Virginia, United States - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Seed, Convertible Note, Pre-Seed - Focus: Transportation, Software, Machine Learning Angel investing opportunities for new and experienced investors under the guidance of our venture capital group. ## Untapped Global - Type: VC Fund - Location: San Francisco, California, United States - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Seed - Focus: FinTech, Consumer Goods, Financial Services Untapped connects global investors, and foreign capital to opportunities in emerging markets. Delivering competitive returns, and measurable impact for global investors. ## Agence Française de Développement - Type: VC Fund - Location: Paris, Ile-de-France, France - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Grant - Focus: Construction, Manufacturing, Building Material AFD is France’s inclusive public development bank. We commit financing and technical assistance to projects that genuinely improve everyday life, both in developing and emerging countries and in the French overseas provinces. # About Shizune Shizune.co is an investor database. Core features: - 48,091 startup investors (angels, VCs, accelerators, and others) - Email, phone, LinkedIn (for intros), socials, and other contact data - Updated daily from public funding news - CSV and Excel export The User can access the full database FOR FREE after signing up: shizune.co