Top 25 VC Funds & Investors in Africa (August 2026)

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• Grapevine — Grapevine makes it possible for groups to invite members, collect and distribute donations, establish a community and connect with nonprofits.
• Untapped Global — Untapped connects global investors, and foreign capital to opportunities in emerging markets. Delivering competitive returns, and measurable impact for global investors.
• Necessary Ventures — We invest in what the world needs.

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• Credpal — Buy now, pay later. Split in 6.
• Encore Pay — Encore Pay is a UAE-based FinTech and Payment solutions provider.
• MarketForce — MarketForce connects Africa’s informal retail outlets and consumers directly to suppliers of consumer goods and financial services by digitizing orders, delivery, and payments with the aim of solving the last mile distribution challenge.

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• M2X Energy — M2X Energy is a scalable methane conversion technology company that provides automated gas-to-product systems for methane conversion.
• Last Energy — Last Energy develops and delivers micro modular nuclear power plants designed to provide decarbonized, reliable energy through a full-service delivery model that spans design, construction, and operations. The company offers factory-produced modular plants, like its 20 MWe PWR-20 units, that can be deployed rapidly to serve energy-intensiveindustrial customers and utilities with baseload electricity and heat. Its services include long-term power purchase agreements that eliminate upfront capital for customers while enabling flexible siting and minimal resource requirements. Last Energy’s solutions support both behind-the-meter applications for industries and grid-scale energy projects for broader power delivery. The company integrates established reactor technology with its delivery process to help clients access consistent, carbon-free energy.
• Found Energy — Found Energy's aluminum-thermal power systems extract renewable energy from aluminum at double the energy density of diesel and at a competitive cost. Compact, modular, safe, and carbon-free, our technology makes industrial decarbonization practical.

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• Nuru — Nuru is a solar hybrid site. Nuru (Swahili for "light") is a company dedicated to enhancing connectivity in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Nuru deployed Congo's first solar-based mini-grid in 2017 and is currently constructing a 1.3MW solar hybrid site in Goma, the largest off-grid mini-grid in sub-Saharan Africa.Nuru is arenewable and environment company that specializes in the fields of storage micro-grids and solar energy. The company deployed Congo's first solar-based mini-grid in 2017 and is currently constructing a 1.3MW solar hybrid site in Goma.Nuru was founded in 2015 and headquartered in Goma, Nord-Kivu, Congo.
• Delta40 — Delta40 is the venture studio that invests in African female entrepreneurs involved in energy, agriculture and mobility sectors.
• CrossBoundary — CrossBoundary Energy's renewable energy solutions help decarbonize enterprise by providing cleaner, cheaper and more reliable power.

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• Accrual Software — We are a Software Development Company
• Cyrrix Cybersecurity — At Cyrrix Cybersecurity, we understand the importance of protecting your business from online threats. Our team provides a full range of cybersecurity services to help safeguard your company's sensitive information and systems. We offer comprehensive risk assessments, penetration testing, and incident response planning to identify and addressvulnerabilities in your network. Our managed security services provide ongoing monitoring and threat detection to keep your business protected around the clock. With our help, you can rest easy knowing that your company's valuable assets are secure.
• Aesthetic Prosthetic Bionics — Biological Engineering, Bionics, Biomimetics, Hydraulics, Prosthetics, Neuroprosthetics, Exoskeleton Suits, Dynamics, Kinematics Robotics, Human-Robot Interaction, Artificial Organs, Artificial Intelligence, Quantum Computing, Knowledge Reasoning, Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing, Computer Vision, Robotics, Artificial GeneralIntelligence, Deep Learning, Bayesian Networks, Evolutionary Algorithms, Computational Neuroscience, Neurocybernetics, Cybernetics, Cognitive Science, Source Coding, Channel Coding, Algorithmic Complexity Theory, Algorithmic Information Theory, Information-Theoretic Security, Grey System Theory & Biotechnology

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• CrossBoundary — CrossBoundary Energy's renewable energy solutions help decarbonize enterprise by providing cleaner, cheaper and more reliable power.
• Sun King — Greenlight sells, installs and finances solar home systems for the 1.8 billion off-grid and under-electrified consumers in Africa and Asia.
• Giyani Metals — Giyani Metals Corp. is developing the next generation of battery grade manganese for EVs and energy storage. Vertically integrated from mine to market in Botswana.

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• Shopify — Try Shopify free and start a business or grow an existing one. Get more than ecommerce software with tools to manage every part of your business.
• FundThrough — Businesses in the U.S. & Canada can get paid in a day by advancing funds from unpaid invoices with online invoice financing and factoring from FundThrough.
• Sparrow BioAcoustics — Sparrow BioAcoustics ,developers of a smartphone stethoscope designed to gather and collaborate on medical-grade cardiac and pulmonary data.

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• ZincFive — ZincFive is an intelligent energy storage and delivery solutions company providing nickel-zinc battery based UPS solutions for mission-critical applications in data centers, intelligent transportation, motive power, and other industries. With 74 patents awarded and 29 patents pending, ZincFive leverages nickel-zinc chemistry within our solutions toprovide high power density and performance simultaneous with superior safety and environmental advantages. ZincFive was founded in 2016 and is based in Tualatin, Oregon.
• Eos — Eos is accelerating the shift to clean energy with positively ingenious solutions that transform how the world stores power.
• 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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• Miarakap — Miarakap is the first impact investment company dedicated to financing and supporting Small and Medium Enterprises with high potential in Madagascar.
• Dhamana Guarantee — An East African focused credit guarantee company whose principal business is to guarantee local currency debt obligations in Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda and Rwanda.
• Africa Renewables Katalyst — ARK (Africa Renewables Katalyst Ltd) a Kenyan based company focused on helping Africa realize its full renewable energy potential through I-RECs

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• MDaaS Global — At MDaaS Global, we build and operate modern, tech-enabled diagnostic centres in clinically-underserved communities, starting in Nigeria. Our big goal is to create affordable healthcare solutions for Africa's next billion.
• Nestcoin — Nestcoin is a web3 application company that builds, operates, and invests in crypto-native products.
• GetEquity — GetEquity is a NASDAQ for venture capital. We provide an exchange and liquidity for private companies, and an infrastructure for different cadres of venture capital around investing, founder liquidity, and shareholder management

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• BigCircle Ventures — BigCircle Ventures is an Amsterdam-based cleantech venture builder dedicated to transforming early-stage deeptech research into scalable startups. By partnering with leading universities, research institutes, and corporations, BigCircle turns breakthrough technologies into viable companies that drive climate impact, strengthen Europe’s strategicautonomy, and accelerate the global transition to a net-zero future.
• 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
• DOPS Recycling Technologies — Direct Carbon Immobilization

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• GoMetro — Fleet management simplified with GoMetro. Integrate telematics, gain real-time visibility, and optimize operations with a secure, scalable platform,
• Sendmarc — Manage your organization's DMARC, SPF, and DKIM with world-class implementation services and support. All in one easy-to-use platform.
• visionAI — Discover how AI MES software enhances factory efficiency and reduces blindspots to minimize equipment downtime and boost productivity.

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• Fortera — 8% of global greenhouse emissions are caused by cement manufacturing, accounting for more than 3.5 billion tons of CO2 produced each year. Fortera addresses CO2 emissions directly from the kiln.
• CrossBoundary — CrossBoundary Energy's renewable energy solutions help decarbonize enterprise by providing cleaner, cheaper and more reliable power.
• Group14 Technologies — Founded to enable the electrification of everything - from tiny medical, consumer and commercial devices to every possible flavor and size of transportation - Group14 brings new finely-tuned performance capabilities to the era of the lithium-silicon battery. Our novel composite materials and our industrial process to make them reliably answer thecost, scale and performance barriers that have slowed the world’s transition towards the all-electric future.

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• Mombak — Mombak is a carbon removal company that focuses on the reforestation of the Amazon. The company's team combines experts in science, technology, forestry, and carbon markets
• Rize — Rize is an AgTech startup formed through a joint venture between Temasek, Wavemaker Impact, Breakthrough Energy Ventures, GenZero to decarbonize rice cultivation in Asia.
• Just Transitions Incubators — JUTI is committed to inspiring individuals and organizations to take bold action that results in equitably shared opportunities and benefits in the transition to a regenerative post-carbon world.

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• Barka Fund — WHAT WE DO Creating Value for Our Clients Technical AssistanceWe provide a comprehensive suite of professional services to support entrepreneurs throughout their business journey. Read More Impact InvestingWe intentionally invest to create positive outcomes while generating financial returns through a blended finance approach. Read More Advisory & ResearchWe provide expert consultation, in-depth analysis, market research,
• Rabo Foundation — Rabo Foundation is an impact investment fund, founded by Rabobank. Rabo Foundation invests in de self-sufficiency of farmer organizations in 22 countries in Africa, Asia, and Latin America. We provide access to finance, knowledge, network, and new technological developments.
• The Green Belt Movement — The Green Belt Movement is a restoration group to train Tree Nursery Women's Groups on restoration techniques and livelihood development.

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• Kuku FM — Discover the most popular audiobooks & podcasts on Kuku FM. Listen to trending shows, most-played content, and viral audio series everyone is loving.
• Vicentin — Vicentin S.A.I.C., through its subsidiaries, operates as an agroindustrial company that manufactures and exports cereals and oilseeds.
• Cube Highways Trust — Cube roadways Trust is utilizing the public-private partnership (PPP) model in the roadways sector to operate and manage highway projects in collaboration with the federal and state governments.

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• Zerax — Zerax is an African tech startup recognized as an innovator in the fintech space. It helps small and medium enterprises (SMEs) by providing an automated storefront platform and access to smart loans.
• Invopay — InvoPay is a financial platform designed for small and medium enterprises that provides instant cash by funding your unpaid invoices, offers free invoice generation and management, and facilitates low-cost payment collections.
• Venille — Ending period poverty, one step at a time

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• Accounteer — Accounteer is a cloud accounting platform for small businesses. Business owner can create invoices, track expenses and follow up on their finances with ease. Accounteer integrates with external services like banks, e-invoicing platforms and e-commerce. Future proof your business today by subscribing for a free Accounteer trial account.
• Spring in Africa — Wallets Africa helps Africans and African-owned businesses send money, receive money, make card payments, and access overdrafts.
• ThankUCash — ThankUCash is a technology company powering rewards and loyalty for African banks and businesses. ThankUCash helps merchants grow revenue by connecting them to customers within and outside of their locations while retaining acquired customers using a data analytics-powered reward system where customers earn cash rewards for every transaction madeboth offline and online.

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• Delta40 — Delta40 is the venture studio that invests in African female entrepreneurs involved in energy, agriculture and mobility sectors.
• Ignitia — Ignitia provides hyper-local weather updates, via SMS, based on GPS location. Since our commercial launch in 2015, we have established partnerships to work with small-scale farmers. We send daily, monthly and seasonal rain forecasts to help farmers avoid adverse impacts of an ever-changing climate.Unlike other regions, rain in the tropics isproduced by small-scale systems where convection is a driving force. These convection forces can appear much more quickly and without seemingly any notice to the untrained eye. Ignitia's technology is specifically designed to predict this kind of weather.
• Rethread Africa — We are a team of stubborn optimists, researchers, scientists, and social entrepreneurs dedicated to building a just, inclusive planet-positive future for the materials industry. We work at the intersection of a sustainable materials future and regenerative agriculture. We do this by transforming agricultural waste, from smallholder farmingcommunities across Africa, into sustainable alternatives to petroleum-based synthetics. Our mission is to empower smallholder farming communities, promote environmental sustainability, and enhance livelihoods by upcycling agricultural waste into valuable products. We are committed to fostering innovation, environmental responsibility, and social impact.

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• GetEquity — GetEquity is a NASDAQ for venture capital. We provide an exchange and liquidity for private companies, and an infrastructure for different cadres of venture capital around investing, founder liquidity, and shareholder management
• Healthtracka — Healthtracka is a digital health platform that allows consumer direct access to lab tests bookings, at-home sample collection and digital results in 1-3days
• Helium Health — Helium Health empowers healthcare providers in Africa with digital tools, financing solutions, and data partnerships. Learn more about our innovative solutions.

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• VS Agri — VS Agri is a machinery manufacturing firm offering Agriculture, Construction, Mining Machinery.
• Apex Commerce Partners — Apex Commerce Partners is an e-commerce holding company that focuses on acquiring and growing high potential eCommerce businesses.

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• Atoms — Atoms is a robotics startup that develops industrial robotics and physical AI systems designed to automate tasks across mining, transport, and food-related operations. The company builds specialized, task-oriented machines rather than general-purpose robots, focusing on improving productivity in environments that involve physical labor andlogistics. Its technology centers on applying software-like principles to real-world systems, using robotics, sensors, and data-driven models to manage and execute industrial processes. The company structures its activities into distinct segments aligned with key industries, including food infrastructure, mining operations, and transportation systems. In the food sector, it develops automated infrastructure that supports preparation and production workflows, while in mining, it focuses on increasing operational efficiency through robotic systems designed for extraction and site activities. Its transport-related efforts include building a foundational robotic platform, described as a “wheelbase,” that supports mobility and deployment of machines in logistics and industrial settings.
• Cboe Global Markets — Cboe Global Markets, a leading provider of market infrastructure and tradable products, delivers cutting-edge trading, clearing and investment solutions to market participants around the world.
• Charles River Associates — Charles River Associates is a leading global consulting firm that offers economic, financial, and strategy expertise to major law firms, corporations, accounting firms, and governments around the world.With proven skills in complex cases and exceptional strength in analytics, CRA consultants have provided astute guidance to clients in thousandsof successful engagements. We offer litigation and regulatory support, business strategy and planning, market and demand forecasting, policy analysis, and risk management consulting.

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• onafriq — MFS Africa is the largest mobile money inter-operability hub in Africa, which connects mobile network operators across the continent through a single API. In addition to mobile remittance services, the MFS Africa API enables merchant payment, bulk payment, bank-to-wallet transfers, and an array of other cross border digital payments services.
• Aradel Energy — Aradel Energy is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Aradel Holdings Plc and focuses on upstream energy operations in Nigeria.
• Sun King — Greenlight sells, installs and finances solar home systems for the 1.8 billion off-grid and under-electrified consumers in Africa and Asia.

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• Sober Sidekick — Gamified peer to peer support
• Aeovian Pharmaceuticals — Aeovian is a San Francisco based biopharmaceutical company developing novel and highly selective therapeutics modulating mTORC1 pathway.

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• BioLite — BioLite designs off-grid personal scale energy products for cooking, charging, and lighting. Perfect for camping, fishing, tailgating, power outages, and more.
• Spironet — Time 100 Influential Company 2024 | Africa's Largest EV Player | 15k bikes deployed | 9 million battery swaps | 270 million clean KM driven
• Kasada Capital Management — Kasada is the leading independent real estate private equity platform dedicated to delivering sustainable value across the hospitality sector in Africa.