
Musha Ventures
Description
Musha Ventures is a New York-based micro venture capital and angel fund with a dedicated focus on early-stage technology startups across the African continent. Founded with the mission to support the burgeoning innovation ecosystem in Africa, the firm primarily targets companies at the pre-seed and seed stages. They are recognized for their commitment to identifying and nurturing promising ventures that address critical needs and opportunities within various African markets, leveraging technology to drive impact and growth.
The investment strategy of Musha Ventures is centered on providing crucial early capital to founders building scalable solutions. While specific sector preferences can vary, the firm generally seeks out disruptive technologies in areas such as fintech, e-commerce, logistics, healthcare, and education. Musha Ventures typically deploys initial checks ranging from $50,000 to $250,000, often participating in rounds alongside other angel investors and larger venture capital firms. This strategic co-investment approach allows them to support a diverse portfolio of startups while mitigating risk and fostering collaborative growth.
As a significant early-stage player, Musha Ventures has actively contributed to the growth of the African tech landscape. Their portfolio includes over 25 investments in various African countries, demonstrating a broad geographical reach and a deep understanding of regional market dynamics. Beyond capital, Musha Ventures aims to provide strategic guidance and network access to its portfolio companies, helping them navigate challenges and scale effectively. Their consistent activity underscores their belief in the long-term potential of African innovation and entrepreneurship.
Investor Profile
Musha Ventures has backed more than 127 startups, with 1 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 3 rounds, about 2% of its total and boasts 15 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Seed, Pre Seed, Series Unknown rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in United States, Nigeria, Kenya.
- Strong thematic focus on Financial Services, Software, FinTech.
- Typical check size: $50K – $250K.
Stage Focus
- Seed (70%)
- Pre Seed (19%)
- Series Unknown (5%)
- Series A (4%)
- Series B (2%)
- Angel (1%)
Country Focus
- United States (38%)
- Nigeria (20%)
- Kenya (13%)
- United Kingdom (7%)
- South Africa (6%)
- India (2%)
- Morocco (2%)
- Ghana (2%)
- Pakistan (2%)
- Tanzania (2%)
Industry Focus
- Financial Services
- Software
- Fintech
- Finance
- E-commerce
- Payments
- Saas
- Information Technology
- Banking
- Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
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