Launch Africa Seed Fund I
Launch Africa Ventures
◆ Fund Size
$36.3M
◆ Check Size
◆ Location
Mauritius
◆ Activity
Statusactively investing
◆ Links
◆ Investment Thesis
Pan-African venture capital firm backing early-stage technology startups across 25 African countries with focus on financial returns and disciplined portfolio management.
◆ About Launch Africa Ventures
Launch Africa Ventures is a Pan-African venture capital fund founded in 2020 that backs seed and pre-Series A startups across Africa, primarily in B2B and B2B2C technology-driven businesses.
◆ Sectors
◆ Stages
◆ Geography Focus
◆ Team
| Name | Title | Role | Links |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daryn Munnik | Head of Investments | senior | |
| Florence Bavanandan | Head of Platform and Operations | senior | |
| Janade Du Plessis | Co-Founder and Managing Partner | founding partner | |
| Kartik Sharma | Portfolio Manager | mid-level | |
| Zachariah George | Co-Founder and Managing Partner | founding partner |
◆ Notable Investments
◆ Traits
Leads rounds
Co-invests
◆ FAQ
What does Launch Africa Seed Fund I invest in?
Launch Africa Seed Fund I invests in Fintech, Agtech, Logistics Tech and Edtech at the pre-seed and seed stages.
Which geographies does Launch Africa Seed Fund I focus on?
Launch Africa Seed Fund I focuses on Africa, and is headquartered in Mauritius.
What is Launch Africa Seed Fund I's typical check size?
Launch Africa Seed Fund I typically writes checks of $0.3M to $0.3M.