Seedstars Africa Ventures

Seedstars Africa Ventures is an early-stage venture capital fund investing in high-growth companies across Sub-Saharan Africa. The fund focuses on innovative online and offline models that address critical product and service needs, providing smart capital and access to pan-African and international support for entrepreneurs. Seedstars Africa Ventures is anchored by and part of LBO France, regulated under the AMF, and has received investments from EIB Global with EU support under the ACP trust fund.

The fund's investment strategy targets seed and Series A rounds, with initial investments ranging from $250,000 to $2 million, and follow-on funding up to $5 million. Seedstars Africa Ventures has invested in companies such as Beacon Power Services, Poa! Internet, Shamba Pride, Bizao, Ampersand, and Kuunda, spanning sectors like energy, fintech, telecom, agri-tech, and e-mobility. The fund operates across 25+ countries in Sub-Saharan Africa, offering local support and global reach to its portfolio companies.

Seedstars Africa Ventures aims to bridge the equity gap in early-stage financing across Africa by leading investment rounds and providing operational support to startups. The fund's approach combines capital investment with hands-on support, leveraging Seedstars' extensive network and resources to foster the growth and success of its portfolio companies.