Sanaga Ventures

Sanaga Ventures actively invests in and supports new and emerging ventures across the African continent. They offer finance and coaching to assist in building the capacity of their partners to the stage where they can achieve financial sustainability and critical mass in their operations.

David Dijk

Partner

Arnout Kroezen

Partner

White, Ben

Founding Partner

5 past transactions

Big Cabal Media

Venture Round in 2016
Big Cabal Media (BCM) is a digital media company focused on serving African audiences through high-quality media brands and original content with both local and global relevance. It operates two prominent publications: TechCabal, which provides in-depth coverage of the technology sector's impact on Africa, and Zikoko, which captures and amplifies the narratives of Nigeria's youth culture. TechCabal offers valuable insights into startups, innovation, and technology, catering to entrepreneurs, investors, and decision-makers. Its data and intelligence unit, TechCabal Insights, assists development finance institutions, NGOs, and startups in navigating challenges within the digital economy. Meanwhile, Zikoko engages younger audiences through diverse content formats, including written articles, videos, and memes, reflecting the vibrant elements of youth culture. BCM aims to leverage Africa's digital economy as a path to prosperity for the continent.

Cafe Neo

Venture Round in 2016
Cafe Neo Limited is a retail coffee chain based in Lagos, Nigeria, established in 2012. The company offers a diverse menu that includes cold and hot beverages, smoothies, fresh juices, pastries, salads, and sandwiches. Cafe Neo aims to redefine coffee consumption in Africa by sourcing high-quality coffee grown on the continent for local enjoyment, rather than relying on lower-grade imports. The name "Neo," meaning "gift" in Tswana, reflects the company's philosophy of sharing and cherishing coffee as a valuable resource. More than just a café, Cafe Neo aspires to create a communal space that fosters connections among customers, encouraging entrepreneurship, creativity, and innovation.

KASI Insight

Seed Round in 2015
KASI Insight Inc. is a research and advisory firm that specializes in providing data and insights from Africa. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Toronto, Canada, the company offers consumer surveys, market insights, and data-driven advice tailored for businesses and entrepreneurs looking to establish or expand their operations in the African market. Utilizing a crowdsourcing approach, KASI Insight collects and aggregates consumer and market information quickly, in as little as two weeks, through partnerships with over 50 local access providers across Central Africa. The company's services include consumer intelligence, event marketing and engagement, and consumer credit assessment, with a focus on delivering actionable insights in Africa's largest cities. KASI Insight was previously known as Soko Insight Inc. until its rebranding in April 2016.

Knellen

Seed Round in 2013
Knellen is an online gallery and marketplace for art, design, and decorations. It offers artists a platform to display and sell their art, giving them more exposure to the market and the chance to network with other artists. Similarly, it offers consumers interested in buying decorative or functional art the convenience of browsing a wider variety of art from their homes in the price range they need, and have it delivered to them. Revenue primarily comes from a commission of 30% on sales. Revenue will also come from advertisements for organizations and people who want to feature their art in prominent spots of the website, as well as from sessions and seminars to teach and educate about art and handicrafts. Market size is estimated at 7 million Egyptian Pounds annually.

Djoss

Seed Round in 2012
djoss.tv is a social TV platform that lets TV viewers discuss in real time and share their emotions with their friends and other viewers. With one click, they can also appreciate each moment of the show and check the overall ambiance.
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