Investing in early-stage tech startups in Africa to scale up businesses.
Location
Nairobi, Nairobi County, KE
Founded
2020
Sherpa Africa Partners focuses on early-stage tech and tech-enabled startups in Africa. The firm provides funding and expertise to help scale up promising businesses across the continent. Their investment strategy targets companies at the pre-seed and early stages of development.
Notable portfolio companies include Moneymie, OnePipe, and Payhippo, which have collectively raised over $2.3 million. Sherpa's approach combines capital investment with hands-on support, leveraging their expertise to help startups navigate the unique challenges and opportunities in African markets. The firm aims to play a crucial role in fostering innovation and entrepreneurship across the continent's rapidly evolving tech ecosystem.
Sherpa - Portfolio Snapshot
Portfolio activity breakdown across disclosed investments and stages
Portfolio Companies3
Current Portfolio Count3
Top Investment Stages
Pre-Seed2 (66.7%)
Angel1 (33.3%)
Stage Mix
Pre-Seed 67%Angel 33%
Concentration shown as share of disclosed investments by stage.
