Saviu Ventures

Saviu Ventures is a venture capital firm established in 2018 and headquartered in Abidjan, Ivory Coast. The firm specializes in supporting early-stage startups across Africa, making minority investments primarily in seed, early, and later-stage companies. Saviu focuses on sectors such as commercial products, commercial services, retail, E-Commerce, FinTech, and mobility, aiming to foster innovation and growth within the African entrepreneurial landscape. Through its dual role as a venture capital fund and company builder, Saviu Ventures seeks to empower startups and drive economic development in the region.

Cynthia Mandjek

Investment Manager

Genco Sanli

Venture Partner

Arthur Thuet

Co-Founder and Managing Partner

Samuel Touboul Ph.D

Managing Partner

Past deals in Uganda

Lapaire

Seed Round in 2019
Lapaire Glasses Kenya Ltd. is a manufacturer and retailer of eyeglasses, including prescription glasses and sunglasses, based in Nairobi, Kenya. Founded in 2018, the company aims to address the vision needs of the 550 million Africans requiring eyeglasses who may be unaware of their condition or unable to afford eyewear. Lapaire employs innovative technology to offer free vision tests and affordable eyewear options, particularly targeting the lower and middle-income populations. The company operates an online shop and provides services such as 24/7 online chat, mobile clinics for vision tests, free delivery, and flexible payment options. Lapaire serves customers in Kenya, Uganda, Ivory Coast, Burkina Faso, and Mali, with a commitment to significantly improve the lives of its clients through accessible vision care.

Lapaire

Seed Round in 2018
Lapaire Glasses Kenya Ltd. is a manufacturer and retailer of eyeglasses, including prescription glasses and sunglasses, based in Nairobi, Kenya. Founded in 2018, the company aims to address the vision needs of the 550 million Africans requiring eyeglasses who may be unaware of their condition or unable to afford eyewear. Lapaire employs innovative technology to offer free vision tests and affordable eyewear options, particularly targeting the lower and middle-income populations. The company operates an online shop and provides services such as 24/7 online chat, mobile clinics for vision tests, free delivery, and flexible payment options. Lapaire serves customers in Kenya, Uganda, Ivory Coast, Burkina Faso, and Mali, with a commitment to significantly improve the lives of its clients through accessible vision care.

Lapaire

Pre Seed Round in 2018
Lapaire Glasses Kenya Ltd. is a manufacturer and retailer of eyeglasses, including prescription glasses and sunglasses, based in Nairobi, Kenya. Founded in 2018, the company aims to address the vision needs of the 550 million Africans requiring eyeglasses who may be unaware of their condition or unable to afford eyewear. Lapaire employs innovative technology to offer free vision tests and affordable eyewear options, particularly targeting the lower and middle-income populations. The company operates an online shop and provides services such as 24/7 online chat, mobile clinics for vision tests, free delivery, and flexible payment options. Lapaire serves customers in Kenya, Uganda, Ivory Coast, Burkina Faso, and Mali, with a commitment to significantly improve the lives of its clients through accessible vision care.
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