What we run
Capital readiness programs — structured support for founders preparing for their first institutional round.
Investor network — a curated list of patient, aligned investors active across African markets, with a shared code of conduct.
Deal-flow briefings — regular briefings for investors focused on sectors, geographies, and founder profiles that are structurally under-financed.
Why it matters
Africa’s startup funding remains concentrated: a handful of markets, a handful of sectors, a handful of founder profiles. The goal is not to cheerlead capital — it is to widen the aperture so more founders can build serious companies without abandoning the continent or its mission.
How to engage
Founders: capital-readiness cohorts run twice a year — applications are open.
Investors: join the network; briefings and co-design opportunities follow.
Development finance partners: we welcome partnerships aimed at first-loss, guarantee, and patient-capital vehicles.