Launch Africa Ventures | Botswana Tech Fund 1
◆ Fund Size
$36.3M
◆ Check Size
◆ Location
Botswana
◆ Activity
Statusactively investing
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◆ Investment Thesis
Digitisation of micro, small and medium-sized enterprise (MSME) economy across Southern Africa, closing the digital gap with established markets like South Africa, Nigeria and Kenya.
◆ About Launch Africa Ventures
Botswana Tech Fund is a multi-stage venture capital fund investing in technology companies across Southern Africa. We support founders from early-stage innovation to growth-stage scale, focusing on building Africa’s digital infrastructure.
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◆ Team
| Name | Title | Role | Links |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uwemedimo Uwemakpan | Head of Investments | Senior | in |
| Florence Bavanandan | General Partner | Partner | in |
| Janade Du Plessis | Advisor | Advisor | in |
| Jeffery Akemu | Portfolio Associate | Associate | in |
| Kamo Motaung | Investment Associate | Associate | in |
| Kartik Sharma | Head of Exits | Head | in |
| Martin Davis | Managing Partner | Partner | in |
| Nicolette Chinomona | Botswana Country Manager | Manager | in |
| Uwem Uwemakpan | Head of Investments | Head | in |
| Zachariah George | Advisor | Advisor | in |
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◆ FAQ
What does Botswana Tech Fund 1 invest in?
Botswana Tech Fund 1 invests in Fintech, Enterprise Software and Data & Analytics at the pre-seed, seed, series-a and growth stages.
Which geographies does Botswana Tech Fund 1 focus on?
Botswana Tech Fund 1 focuses on Botswana and Southern Africa, and is headquartered in Botswana.
What is Botswana Tech Fund 1's typical check size?
Botswana Tech Fund 1 typically writes checks of $0.0M to $2M.
Which startups has Botswana Tech Fund 1 backed?
Botswana Tech Fund 1 has 2 tracked investments on Fusion42, including Satlyt and Fincart.