Notable portfolio companies include Afriex, Bitmama, Djamo, MarketForce, and Payhippo. Launch Africa's key partners bring extensive experience and networks to the table, enhancing the growth prospects of their investments. The firm's investment philosophy centers on fostering innovation and solving critical challenges through technology. Additionally, Launch Africa offers value-add services such as strategic guidance, operational support, and access to a robust network of industry experts and co-investors.
Portfolio activity breakdown across disclosed investments and stages
Portfolio Companies26
Follow-on Investments3
Current Portfolio Count26
Launch Africa
Launch Africa Ventures is a Pan-African fund focused on bridging the funding gap for early-stage, technology-driven startups from Seed to Series A. The firm invests in B2B and B2B2C companies with strong management teams addressing significant problems across the African continent. Their investment rounds typically range from Pre-Seed to Seed stages, supporting startups with the potential to scale and create meaningful impact.
Top Investment Stages
Seed19 (70.4%)
Pre-Seed5 (18.5%)
Angel2 (7.4%)
Series B1 (3.7%)
Stage Mix
Seed 70%Pre-Seed 19%Angel 7%Series B 4%
Concentration shown as share of disclosed investments by stage.
