Investment Details
Investor Type
Venture Capital
Asset Class Focus
Venture Capital
Stage Focus
Seed, Early Stage, Series A, Series B, Growth, Late Stage, Pre-IPO
Geographical Focus
Ghana, Kenya, Egypt, Morocco, Algeria, South Africa, Niger, Sudan, Mali, Ethiopia, Nigeria, Uganda, Tanzania, Cameroon, Côte d'Ivoire, Mozambique, Angola, Malawi, Burkina Faso, Madagascar
Industries Focus
- Financial Services
- Technology
- Healthcare
- Energy
- Consumer Goods
- Real Estate
- Telecommunications
- Utilities
- Media
- Retail
- Education
- Agriculture
- Logistics
- Transportation
- Construction
- Pharmaceuticals
- Manufacturing
- Biotechnology
- Mining
- Tourism
Investment Size:
1,000,000 to 50,000,000 USD
Investor Details Founded: 2015
DNA Fund is a prominent venture capital firm dedicated to investing in early-stage technology companies throughout Africa. The firm focuses on identifying and nurturing innovative startups that have the potential to drive significant economic growth and technological advancement across the continent. By providing strategic guidance, operational support, and access to a vast network of industry experts, DNA Fund aims to empower entrepreneurs to scale their businesses and achieve sustainable success.
The firm's investment strategy is centered on sectors such as technology, healthcare, financial services, agriculture, education, energy, consumer goods, media, telecommunications, transportation, logistics, real estate, manufacturing, tourism, retail, construction, mining, utilities, pharmaceuticals, and biotechnology. DNA Fund seeks to partner with companies that demonstrate strong growth potential, a clear path to profitability, and a commitment to innovation. The firm is particularly interested in businesses that address critical challenges within these industries and have the capacity to make a meaningful impact on the African market.
With a robust portfolio of over 50 companies, DNA Fund has established a reputation for its hands-on approach to investment. The firm actively engages with its portfolio companies, offering mentorship, strategic advice, and resources to help them navigate the complexities of scaling operations in diverse African markets. DNA Fund's commitment to fostering long-term partnerships and its deep understanding of the African business landscape have contributed to the success and resilience of its investee companies, solidifying its position as a key player in the African venture capital ecosystem.
Requirements
- Innovative technology solutions
- Scalable business models
- Strong management teams
- Clear path to profitability
- Commitment to addressing African market challenges
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Portfolio Companies
- Jumia
- Flutterwave
- Andela
- Paystack
- Twiga Foods
- M-KOPA Solar
- Yoco
- SweepSouth
- Lori Systems
- Konga
- Zola Electric
- Kudi
- Sendy
- Tala
- Kobo360
- Farmcrowdy
- Helium Health
- Paylater
- Max.ng
- Tizeti
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