Launch Africa Ventures

Launch Africa Ventures is a venture capital firm established in 2020 and headquartered in Ebene, Mauritius. The firm focuses on addressing the substantial funding gap in the seed and pre-Series A investment landscape across the African continent. By targeting early-stage companies, Launch Africa Ventures aims to support and enhance the growth of startups operating in various sectors throughout Africa, contributing to the development of the regional entrepreneurial ecosystem.

Mohamed Karar

Venture Partner F1 and F2

Michael Mutie

VC Associate

Janade Du Plessis

Co-Founder and Managing Partner

Hannah Subayi

Partner, Board Member and Member of the Investment Committee

Janade Plessis Ph.D

Co-Founder and Managing Partner

Past deals in North Africa

Kashat

Convertible Note in 2022
Kashat is a mobile financial services company in Egypt that focuses on meeting the financial needs of the unbanked and underbanked populations. It offers instant, small loans through a user-friendly mobile app, allowing customers to access microloans conveniently. By utilizing alternative cellular data for underwriting, Kashat serves individuals who have never had access to credit, helping them establish a financial identity and build a credit history. Once approved for a loan, customers can withdraw funds via mobile wallets and other digital payment methods. Kashat's operations are fully digital and are regulated by the Financial Regulatory Authority in Egypt, ensuring compliance and security in its financial services.

Pharmacy Mart

Seed Round in 2022
Pharmacy Mart is an online business-to-business marketplace established in 2021 and based in Cairo, Egypt. The platform facilitates pharmacists in obtaining daily prescriptions and medications from various suppliers, allowing them to access a wide range of pharmacy supplies efficiently. By integrating fintech and logistics, Pharmacy Mart provides a user-friendly interface where medical suppliers can list their products, enabling pharmacists to find suitable offers for their daily supply needs. The service also includes discounts and eliminates delivery charges, making it a cost-effective solution for pharmacy operations.

Orcas

Seed Round in 2022
Orcas Solutions Limited operates an online marketplace that connects parents and students with experienced and reliable private tutors and babysitters in Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan. Founded in 2014 and based in Cairo, the company provides a hybrid tutoring platform that offers live tutoring sessions along with personalized learning plans and courses. This approach enables students to receive tailored educational experiences, enhancing their learning and making education more enjoyable. Through its services, Orcas Solutions aims to empower students and support families in finding quality educational and childcare resources.

Kashat

Convertible Note in 2021
Kashat is a mobile financial services company in Egypt that focuses on meeting the financial needs of the unbanked and underbanked populations. It offers instant, small loans through a user-friendly mobile app, allowing customers to access microloans conveniently. By utilizing alternative cellular data for underwriting, Kashat serves individuals who have never had access to credit, helping them establish a financial identity and build a credit history. Once approved for a loan, customers can withdraw funds via mobile wallets and other digital payment methods. Kashat's operations are fully digital and are regulated by the Financial Regulatory Authority in Egypt, ensuring compliance and security in its financial services.

Elmetr inc. (500 startups portfolio company)

Venture Round in 2021
Elmetr Inc. operates an online legal platform aimed at connecting users in Egypt and the Middle East with suitable lawyers for various legal needs, including family law, commercial law, criminal law, and administrative judiciary matters. By providing a comprehensive lead-generation hub for legal professionals, Elmetr enhances transparency in legal case handling and facilitates improved client reviews. The platform features detailed lawyer profiles, enabling better specialization and sub-specialization within the legal field. Additionally, it streamlines case management, billing, and client interactions, ultimately increasing the reach of law offices and elevating the quality of legal services available to clients.

Orcas

Venture Round in 2021
Orcas Solutions Limited operates an online marketplace that connects parents and students with experienced and reliable private tutors and babysitters in Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan. Founded in 2014 and based in Cairo, the company provides a hybrid tutoring platform that offers live tutoring sessions along with personalized learning plans and courses. This approach enables students to receive tailored educational experiences, enhancing their learning and making education more enjoyable. Through its services, Orcas Solutions aims to empower students and support families in finding quality educational and childcare resources.

Bypa-ss

Convertible Note in 2021
Bypa-ss is a health-tech startup based in Egypt focused on digitizing health information exchange to improve the quality of care for patients and healthcare providers. Its primary product, HealthTag, serves as a comprehensive platform for individuals, physicians, pharmacies, laboratories, and radiology centers. By facilitating the sharing of healthcare experiences, feedback, and knowledge, the platform empowers patients to make informed decisions about their medical care. Through this innovative approach, Bypa-ss aims to enhance communication and collaboration within the healthcare ecosystem, ultimately leading to better health outcomes.

Cassbana

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Cassbana is a financial lending platform focused on creating financial identities for underserved communities in Egypt. The company employs artificial intelligence and machine learning to develop a behavior-based credit scoring system that assesses individuals and businesses' access to credit. By analyzing behavior patterns, Cassbana enables financial institutions to provide low-risk investment opportunities while facilitating access to monetary payments and micro-lending options. This approach assists small businesses and individuals in obtaining short-term financing more easily, thereby contributing to financial inclusion within the region.
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