VestedWorld

VestedWorld is a Chicago-based venture capital firm founded in 2014 that focuses on investing in early-stage companies within emerging markets, particularly in Sub-Saharan Africa. The firm targets businesses in sectors such as agribusiness, consumer products and services, and technology-enabled solutions. VestedWorld aims to generate competitive financial returns while fostering growth and development in the markets it serves. The firm not only provides capital but also engages actively in corporate governance and offers strategic and operational support to enhance the potential of its portfolio companies.

Lavanya Anand

Principal

Euler Bropleh

Founder

Nneka Eze

Managing Director

Trent McKnight

Operating Partner

Past deals in Rwanda

GET IT Rwanda

Series A in 2020
GET IT is providing produce and dry goods delivery services, including cold storage, beginning with hotels and restaurants. Through its focus on systems, training and superior execution, GET IT seeks to solve the deficiency of cold storage and logistics services in Rwanda and beyond. The company sources produce directly from farmers, cutting out several middlemen who add little value, providing higher quality products at lower cost. GET IT is also introducing new, high demand products to the East African market.

Kasha

Convertible Note in 2018
Kasha is a Rwanda-based e-commerce platform established in 2015, with an additional office in Nairobi, Kenya, dedicated to improving access to health and personal care products for women in East Africa. The company offers a wide range of products that cater to various aspects of women's health, including beauty care, menstrual hygiene, and sexual and reproductive health. Its product lineup includes bath and body items, menstrual care products such as sanitary pads and menstrual cups, contraceptives, pharmaceuticals, and mom and baby care items. Kasha’s innovative approach serves both urban and rural populations, ensuring that women have access to essential health products at all stages of life, including maternal health and disease prevention. The company emphasizes the importance of accessibility and affordability in promoting overall health and well-being for women in the region.
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