Special Opportunities
From Ideas to Growth
We are a focused early-stage and growth investing platform that helps entrepreneurs build enduring companies across Africa.
The underlying principles of strategy are enduring, regardless of technology or the pace of change
Michael Porter
We are Thesis driven
We invest in technology and technology-enabled companies
We are Africa-focused
We invest in foundations
Problem
Solution/Benefits
What we look out for
Although funding for African startups and scalable SMEs has grown in recent years, the continent still captures less than 1% of global capital flows.
Africa presents a compelling investment opportunity, attracting both local and global investors. However, building scalable businesses requires more than just funding—it demands strategic capital, deep market insight, and hands-on execution.
Entrepreneurs are developing high-impact solutions, but many struggle to access the right mix of capital and operational support needed to scale sustainably.
Capital for Early and Growth-Stage Companies
USD-Denominated Funding
Comprehensive Portfolio Support
Scalar Opportunities
Have the potential for rapid, sustainable growth, and high gross margins (50%+), often by creating new markets rather than merely optimizing existing one. Uncover breakthrough insights that lead to truly differentiated solutions
Focus on food systems, capital market infrastructure, digital infrastructure, culture/creative/urban infrastructure, and energy, while remaining open to compelling adjacent opportunities.
Are led by deeply skilled, execution-focused teams who operate with transparency
A Systems-Thinking & Full-Stack Approach
We invest in both soft and hard infrastructure, understanding that every business operates within a larger system.
A systems-thinking approach helps reduce blind spots, improve profitability, and unlock scalable business models.
Presence of a MOAT
Business models that create or fixes markets and value chains.
Businesses that meet a critical and fundamental need of society.
Control of distribution and/or supply chain.
Installed base of equipment/software.
Other Focus Areas
