Ventures Platform Fund is a discovery fund that invests early in mission-driven founders that are building capital-efficient platforms that democratise prosperity, plug infrastructural gaps, connect underrepresented communities, solve for non-consumption, and improve livelihoods in Africa.

Kepple Africa Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm.

PIC is the only investment management company in South Africa that focuses exclusively on the public sector. Wholly owned by the South African Government, PIC is in the hands of the public yet operates in a manner comparable with any private sector asset manager. PIC is one of the largest and most successful investment managers in Africa.

Ingressive Capital is a renowned $50M Pan-African Venture Capital Fund that invests in indigenous founders and startups across Africa, with focus on Egypt, Ghana, Kenya, Morocco, and Nigeria. Specializing in early-stage investments, particularly Pre-Seed and Seed stages, it targets technology companies led by top-tier talent driving transformative growth in Africa's GDP. The firm's thesis focuses on B2C solutions that cater to the explosive growth within the tech-enabled, decentralized-learning youth demographic, as well as B2B solutions that increase Africa’s value chain ownership from resource extraction to end-product sale. Its goal is to become becoming a highly valuable VC partner on the founders' cap tables, and being at the forefront of supporting and enabling entrepreneurial success across Africa.

Microtraction is an investment platform that funds Africa’s most remarkable teams with technical founders at the earliest stages of their venture and helps them build enduring companies They identify the best early-stage, growth-driven technology startups with the potential to become billion dollar companies. They get startups to a point where they are impressive enough to raise more funding or join world-class accelerators. Finally, they introduce startups to later stage investors and help them navigate the process of raising a larger round of funding.

Over the last decade, LoftyInc Capital has invested over $25m into over 150 of Africa’s fastest growing enterprises, including three unicorns, and attracted c.USD1.5b in follow-on funding into our portfolio companies. With an overall goal to prioritize long-term growth and sustained benefits to communities, we have also built an extensive ecosystem in the process, spanning tech hubs, angel networks, and talent platforms. Across all funds, we have realized 14 exits and achieved 3.8x net DPI on our LoftyInc Afropreneurs Fund 2.

International Finance Corporation (IFC), established in 1956 and headquartered in Washington, District of Columbia, is the private equity and venture capital arm of The World Bank Group. It focuses on fostering sustainable economic growth in developing countries by financing private sector investments and mobilizing capital in international financial markets. IFC provides a wide range of financial products, including loans, equity, quasi-equity, and advisory services, targeting sectors such as agriculture, forestry, financial services, education, healthcare, infrastructure, manufacturing, retail, tourism, and technology. The organization aims to support businesses and financial institutions in emerging markets to create jobs, improve corporate governance, and enhance environmental performance. IFC typically invests between $1 million and $100 million, often taking minority stakes but preferring majority ownership in its portfolio companies. It does not engage directly in the management of its investments and usually exits through domestic stock markets or other arrangements after several years. By focusing on initiatives that benefit underserved communities, IFC contributes to local economic development and improves the quality of life for people in developing regions.

Future Africa is a collective of mission-driven founders and funders building unicorns to solve Africa’s biggest challenges. They are build a future where purpose and prosperity are within everyone’s reach.

Standard Bank Group is a global bank with African roots. It is South Africa's largest bank, distinguished by its extensive operations in 17 African countries. Outside the African continent, Standard Bank Group operations span to 16 countries, with an emerging market focus. Their customers benefit from their knowledge and expertise in emerging markets, coupled with their global outlook.

E Squared Investments empower responsible entrepreneurs to become the catalysts for economic development, transformation.

Proparco is devoted to private sector funding in the sustainable development sector. Proparco participates in the financing and support of companies and financial institutions in Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Middle East. Its action focuses on the key sectors of development: infrastructures with a focus on renewable energies, agro-industry, financial institutions, health, education ... Its interventions are aimed at strengthening the contribution of private actors the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) adopted by the international community in 2015. Proparco finances companies whose activity contributes to the creation of jobs and decent incomes, the supply of essential goods and services, and the fight against climate change.

DOB Equity is a private equity firm specializing in growth capital and buy-and-build strategies in small and medium companies.

Investec is a specialist bank and asset management company founded in 1974 and headquartered in London, United Kingdom. It operates through three main divisions: asset management, wealth and investment, and specialist banking. The asset management division focuses on active investment products across various markets, including global and emerging economies. The wealth and investment division offers comprehensive services such as portfolio management, financial planning, and stockbroking for individuals and institutions. The specialist banking division provides a wide range of financial services, including private banking, corporate and institutional banking, lending, and advisory services. Investec serves high-income and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and institutional customers, in South Africa, the UK, Australia, and globally. The firm emphasizes tailored financial solutions, leveraging expertise in transaction advisory, capital markets, and investment strategies to meet the diverse needs of its clientele.

U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) is America’s development bank. DFC partners with the private sector to finance solutions to the most critical challenges facing the developing world today. We invest in projects that create jobs in emerging markets in sectors including energy, healthcare, critical infrastructure, telecommunications, and financing for small businesses and women entrepreneurs. DFC investments adhere to high standards and respect the environment, human rights, and worker rights.

Launch Africa is a leading Pan-African VC fund solving the significant funding gap in the Seed and pre-Series A investment landscape in Africa

Renew Capital is an Africa-focused investment firm that addresses critical gaps for Africa’s growing businesses and connects them to a global network of impact investors.

Grindstone is a structured entrepreneurship development programme that assists high-growth, innovation-driven startups to get the fundamental building blocks in place to scale quickly and become sustainable and fundable.

Novastar Ventures is a global VC working from the entrepreneurial centres of Lagos, London and Nairobi. The team partners with bold optimists to build businesses that create value for the many, not the few. Novastar entrepreneurs pursue big solutions with the potential to transform markets and sectors. Whether in healthcare, finance, education, agriculture, information or mobility, since 2014 Novastar has been following the threads of consumer behaviour to help power enduring change, for good.

British International Investment is a development finance institution and impact investor based in London, established in 1948 and wholly owned by the UK Government. The organization aims to foster economic growth in Africa and South Asia by supporting the development of businesses and job creation. It provides various forms of financial assistance, including debt, equity capital, and mezzanine financing, both directly and through intermediaries. The firm targets multiple sectors, including distribution, education, consulting, logistics, electronics, and healthcare, to promote sustainable development and economic resilience in the regions it serves.

AfricInvest was founded in 1994 and is part of Integra Group, an investment and financial services company based in Tunisia. Uniquely positioned as one of the most experienced private equity investors on the continent, AfricInvest has dedicated investment teams focused on North Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa, and employs 66 professionals based in seven offices. AfricInvest manages USD1 billion across 16 funds and benefits from strong, long-term support from both local and international investors, including leading development finance institutions in the United States and Europe. Having co-founded the African Venture Capital Association (AVCA) as well as the Middle East North Africa Private Equity Association (MENAPEA) and the Euromed Capital Forum, the firm is an active promotor of the private equity industry in the region. Since 1994, AfricInvest has invested in 135 companies across 25 African countries in a variety of high growth sectors and maintains a broad network of high quality executives across Africa, offering extensive expertise in key growth industries, including financial services, agribusiness, consumer/retail, education and healthcare.

Knife Capital is an independent growth equity investment firm focusing on innovation-driven ventures with proven traction. By leveraging knowledge, networks & funding, Knife accelerates the international expansion of entrepreneurial businesses that achieved a product/market fit in a beachhead market. Knife have offices in Cape Town and London. Knife invests via a consortium of funding partnerships, including SARS section 12J Venture Capital Company KNF Ventures and select family offices. Knife facilitated lucrative exits of local technology companies to the likes of General Electric, Visa, Garmin and Uber.

TLcom Capital is a venture capital firm established in 1999, with offices in Lagos, Nairobi, and London. The firm primarily focuses on technology-enabled companies across Sub-Saharan Africa, as well as in Europe, Israel, and the United States. TLcom Capital manages over $300 million, with a specific emphasis on early to growth-stage investments. In 2017, the firm launched the TLcom TIDE Africa fund, aiming to raise $100 million to support technology startups across Africa. The fund's investment sectors include fintech, commerce, consumer services, and corporate services, covering areas such as health, education, energy, and media.

AlphaCode is a club for next generation financial services entrepreneurs. They are building a world-class financial services eco-system that brings together entrepreneurs, intrapreneurs, industry experts, thought leaders and partner organisations. By connecting, sharing knowledge and developing unique insights, AlphaCode aims to transform the financial services industry.

Chandaria Capital is a venture capital firm established in 2017 and based in Nairobi, Kenya. The firm focuses on investing in innovative ideas that have the potential to transform Africa. By partnering with talented entrepreneurs, Chandaria Capital not only provides financial support but also offers mentorship and collaborative efforts to help build impactful companies. The firm's commitment to fostering entrepreneurship aims to drive positive change across the continent.

Raba partners with founders from leading start-ups and companies building technology companies solving hard problems in emerging ecosystems in Africa. Raba is backed by a select group of venture capitalists, technology entrepreneurs, and families who have built global businesses across a wide range of industries.

Hlayisani Growth Fund is focussed on mid-market, high growth private equity investments focussed on South Africa with an allowance for Sub-Saharan Africa and East African countries.

Old Mutual is a diversified international financial services group founded in 1845, specializing in life assurance, asset management, and a range of banking and insurance services. The company caters to individuals, small and medium-sized enterprises, and corporate clients, offering tailored solutions such as life assurance, short-term insurance, loans, and debt consolidation. It also provides a low-cost transactional account and unit trust savings accounts to meet customer needs. As the largest Africa-domiciled asset manager, Old Mutual manages significant assets, reflecting its extensive investment capabilities across various sectors. Additionally, the group emphasizes financial education through workshops, ensuring that clients are informed about their financial decisions. With a presence in Africa, Europe, the Americas, and Asia, Old Mutual continues to build on its long-standing heritage and commitment to providing comprehensive financial solutions.

VestedWorld is an early-stage venture capital firm that invests in emerging markets companies that have the potential to generate competitive financial returns while contributing towards the growth and development of the markets in which they are located. The firm supports these businesses through the infusion of capital, active involvement in corporate governance, and by providing direct strategic and operational assistance.

Crossfin invests in FINTECH solutions to enable growth for economies in Africa and beyond. Crossfin invests in high growth and established cash generative businesses, offering investors a blended exposure to technology investments in Fintech.

Magic Fund is built on a thesis that smaller funds run by founders perform best in early-stage investing (pre-seed/seed). We're a fund of micro-funds run by repeat founders with strong expertise in specific industries and geographies.

4Di Capital is an independent seed- and early-stage technology venture capital firm based in Cape Town, South Africa. Nurture capital is the term that best describes 4Di Capitalâ€:tm:s purpose and philosophy. We understand that in the early days of any business, support, mentoring and access to networks is just as important as seed capital. Using tried and tested international venture capital best practices, adapted for local use, we believe in entrepreneur-friendly finance without frills, and in working as a team with our investments to achieve their true potential. 4Di Capital Early-Stage Technology Fund 1 targets startup investment opportunities with high growth potential at the seed- and early-stages in the mobile, enterprise software and web sectors. We look for founder teams with hungry passion, commitment, domain expertise and deep insights into the large market problems they wish to solve with their technology solutions.

Voltron Capital operates as a venture capital firm.

Goodwell Investments provides early-stage growth capital and hands-on support to providers of basic goods and services for the majority world in sub-Saharan Africa and India. The firm invests in enterprises that are financially sustainable, scalable, and that deliver investors significant financial returns accompanies by serious social impact. Founded in 2006, Goodwell Investments is headquartered in Amsterdam, The Netherlands.

Golden Palm Investments is an impact investment firm that invests in early-stage, venture, and growth capital in Africa. It focuses on real-estate, agribusiness, and technology and specializes in investment management and investment advisory. Golden Palm Investments was founded in 2008 and headquartered in Accra, Greater Accra.

Expert DOJO is one of the most active international early-stage startup accelerator and venture capital fund in Southern California. We invest on average $50,000 in each of our startups and up to $1,000,000 of follow-on investment to companies who have demonstrated exceptional growth. We help our companies get traction and scale faster than they could ever do by themselves. Since 2018, we have invested in over 260 startups globally to accelerate their growth. What makes us special is our focus on building visionary companies. If you can visualize your unicorn, you have a higher probability of achieving its full potential. That’s where Expert DOJO comes in. We invest in pre-seed and seed companies ready to scale quickly. Most of our startups are minority and female founded technology companies. However, we remain industry agnostic and invest in founders from all over the world and from diverse backgrounds.

SEI Investments is a privately owned investment manager based in Toronto, Canada, operating as a subsidiary of SEI Investments Co. Established in 1993, the firm specializes in providing investment management services to pension plans, endowments, foundations, and unions. SEI Investments offers a range of products, including equity, fixed income, and balanced mutual funds, and manages pension funds while investing in global public equity and fixed income markets. The company also delivers comprehensive wealth solutions and fund administration services to financial service firms, institutional investors, and high-net-worth individuals. With a focus on innovative and effective solutions, SEI Investments aims to enhance the success of its clients across various industries, including retail, media, software, and healthcare.

Village Capital uses the power of peer support to change the traditional dynamics between investors and entrepreneurs, providing access to entrepreneurship for everyone. We recruit entrepreneurs solving specific problems in agriculture, energy, education, financial inclusion, and health. We then put the power of investment in the hands of the entrepreneurs, who award pre-committed seed funding to the two ventures ranked highest by the entrepreneurs at the end of every program. Our programs connect high potential, early-stage entrepreneurs with the people, institutions, and capital they need to succeed. We support early-stage ventures with a 501c3 nonprofit that operates training programs for founders, investors, and communities. We also manage a for-profit, managed investment fund that provides early-stage capital to top graduates of each program, as selected by their peers. Our unique peer-selection model received McKinsey/Harvard Business Review’s prestigious M-Prize for innovation in 2013, and we have supported more than 550 enterprises across 51 programs in 9 countries. Since 2009, Village Capital has supported more than 1,000 entrepreneurs through our programs and partnered with affiliated investment funds, including VilCap Investments, that have invested seed capital in more than 90 program graduates. Over the past 8 years, our program graduates have gone on to generate $61.5M in revenue, reach 8.5 million customers, and create over 11,500 jobs. 96% of our alumni would recommend our program to other entrepreneurs, and to date and 91% of our entrepreneurs are still in business.

BIO is to support a strong private sector in developing and/or emerging countries, to enable them to gain access to growth and sustainable.

HoaQ club is a community of creators and operators backing entrepreneurs in building scalable businesses for Africa and its Diaspora.

Swedfund International AB is a principal investment firm specializing in direct and fund of fund investments. The firm does not invest in the Swedish businesses of Swedish companies and in companies that manufacture or sell weapons, tobacco or alcohol. It prefers to invest in seed, start-ups, and mid and late venture in mature and middle market companies. It seeks to provide risk capital in the form of share capital, share options, convertible loans, preference shares, royalty loans, subordinated loans, secured loans, loans, guarantees, and part-financing of leasing agreements. It prefers to invest in emerging markets of Africa, Asia, and Latin America, Sweden, as well as the non-European Union countries of Eastern Europe. The firm typically invests between SEK 5 million ($1.33 million) and SEK 100 million ($13.37 million). It seeks to exit its investments between five years and ten years. It does not invest together with private individuals, partnerships, sole trader, or co-operative or similar associations, and does not provide aid in the form of donations, and is also not involved in sponsoring. The firm takes a Board seat in its portfolio companies and seeks to participate in the investment committee for fund investments. The firm is a minority investor and its investments do not exceed one-third of the total investment. Swedfund International AB was founded in 1979 and is based in Stockholm, Sweden with an additional office in Nairobi, Kenya.

Enza Capital invests in and partners with category defining technology companies building in the Fintech, logistics, health, human capital, and climate smart sectors.

EchoVC Partners is a seed and early-stage venture capital firm focused on financing and cross-pollinating leading technologies, teams, business models, and knowledge across North America, Africa, and SE Asia. The average investment size ranges from $25,000 to several million dollars depending on the stage of opportunity and capital needs of the business.

Sanari Capital is a South African private investment company. They partner with owners and management in building companies, concepts and ideas.

Founders Factory is an accelerator and venture studio that focuses on building, funding, and scaling technology startups globally. Founded in 2015 in London, the firm partners with experienced founders and corporates to provide a combination of capital, operational support, and access to a network of corporate partners. The firm's portfolio includes over 200 tech companies, with more than 35 startups developed from the ground up in its Venture Studio. Founders Factory Africa, a branch established in 2018 in South Africa, specifically targets investments in sectors such as health, energy, fintech, and education, aiming to foster startups with a strong emphasis on scalability and impact. In exchange for equity, the firm typically offers startups a seed investment of £150,000 and a year of operational assistance to help them become sustainable businesses.

Phatisa is a private equity and venture capital arm of The Phatisa Group specializing investments in management buy-outs and buy-ins, expansions, acquisitions, refinancings, and start-up new ventures in small and medium sized enterprises (SME). It also seeks to invest in real estate projects with a focus on affordable and middle income residential developments and mixed use developments comprising of housing and aligned commercial developments and in urban areas. The firm does not invest in bio-fuels, timber, alcoholic beverages, seed capital, short-term bridging, or debt finance and it does not provide grants or soft loans.

Founded in 1984, Ethos has been in the business of private equity for 30 years. They pioneered South African private equity, concluding the first private equity-led acquisitions in the country, and have invested in over 100 companies. Extensive local networks coupled with international reach epitomise their premier franchise. Ethos makes long-term investments into medium-to-large businesses in South Africa and selectively in sub-Saharan Africa. These investments have consistently outperformed the stock market, delivering strong returns for their investors and stakeholders alike. Ethos is independently owned and managed by their investment professionals. As a management-driven firm, Ethos’ interests are aligned with its stakeholders. Ethos is currently investing Ethos Fund VI. At c.R7bn (US$800m) in commitments, Fund VI is one of the largest pools of third-party capital in Africa.

Oikocredit is guided by the principle of empowering people. Their experience proves that the most effective and sustainable means of assisting those in need is providing an opportunity to help themselves.

Apis Partners is a private equity asset manager based in London, focused on investing in growth-stage companies within the financial services sector in growth markets. Founded in 2014, the firm is guided by an experienced team that has collaborated for over 20 years, bringing specialized expertise from leading firms in private equity and investment banking. Apis Partners leverages a strong network of over 20 financial services professionals and has an on-the-ground presence in five countries, bolstered by connections with 27 partner companies. The firm manages the Apis Growth Markets Fund III, which targets investments in Africa, South Asia, Southeast Asia, and Europe, with a preference for ticket sizes between USD 60 to USD 70 million across 10 to 15 companies.

The African Development Bank (AfDB), founded in 1964 and headquartered in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, is a multilateral development finance institution dedicated to promoting economic and social progress in African countries. It provides a range of financial products, including concessional loans, guarantees, lines of credit, and risk management tools, aimed at supporting development projects and programs. The bank collaborates with national and international development institutions to foster investments from both public and private sectors, focusing on initiatives that reduce poverty and enhance living conditions. The AfDB comprises three entities: the African Development Bank, the African Development Fund, which offers concessional financing to low-income countries, and the Nigeria Trust Fund. Additionally, the institution offers technical assistance to enhance project selection, preparation, and capacity-building efforts across the region.

Greenhouse Lab is an accelerator dedicated to supporting early-stage, women-led technology startups, with a mission to foster the growth of world-class companies in emerging African markets. Established in 2016 and operating under the umbrella of GreenHouse Capital, which is affiliated with the Venture Garden Group, Greenhouse Lab aims to equip female entrepreneurs with essential skills, resources, and support to scale their businesses effectively. The founders of Greenhouse Capital have a proven track record in transforming startups into successful enterprises, having previously scaled their own fintech company significantly in a short period. This experience informs Greenhouse Lab's commitment to cultivating a thriving ecosystem for women entrepreneurs, focusing on innovation and addressing global challenges through technology. By nurturing talent and providing a supportive environment, Greenhouse Lab seeks to create a new generation of technology leaders in Africa.