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Musha Ventures

North America, New York, United States, New York

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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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.

Who does Musha Ventures frequently co-invest with?

Golden Palm Investments
Africa, Greater Accra, Ghana, Accra
Co-Investments: 5
Timon Capital
Africa, Lagos, Nigeria, Lagos
Co-Investments: 5
Sunu Capital
Africa, Nairobi Area, Kenya, Nairobi
Co-Investments: 6
Y Combinator
North America, California, United States, Mountain View
Co-Investments: 9
Raba Partnership
Africa, NA - South Africa, South Africa, Cape Town
Co-Investments: 10
Launch Africa
Africa, Plaines Wilhems, Mauritius, Ebène
Co-Investments: 6
4DX Ventures
North America, New York, United States, Brooklyn
Co-Investments: 8
Village Global
North America, California, United States, Covina
Co-Investments: 8
Chandaria Capital
Africa, Nairobi Area, Kenya, Nairobi
Co-Investments: 5
Future Africa
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 6

Which angels does Musha Ventures often collaborate with?

EL
North America, Florida, United States, Miami Beach
Shared Deals: 2
AA
North America, California, United States, Palo Alto
Shared Deals: 1
AP
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Shared Deals: 1
NB
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 5
CG
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Shared Deals: 2
AM
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 2
JS
North America, Illinois, United States, Chicago
Shared Deals: 1
AI
North America, Texas, United States, Dallas
Shared Deals: 1
AJ
North America, California, United States, Palo Alto
Shared Deals: 1
Anand Chandrasekaran
Asia, Haryana, India, Gurgaon
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by Musha Ventures?

Regfyl

Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria

Regfyl platform for the whole compliance journey from onboarding customers, ongoing monitoring and regulatory reporting.

ComplianceFraud DetectionSoftware
Pre SeedSep 17, 2024
Amount Raised: $1,100,000
Orca Fraud

Cape Town, NA - South Africa, South Africa

Africa's first fraud orchestration platform

ComplianceFraud Detection
Pre SeedMay 24, 2024
Amount Raised: $550,000

Merchant of record for global businesses in Africa

AngelFeb 27, 2024
Amount Raised: $250,000
Hohm Energy

Gauteng, NA - South Africa, South Africa

Hohm Energy is an online marketplace that connects customers with accredited solar providers, product suppliers, and financiers.

EnergyEnergy ManagementOnline PortalsSolar
SeedFeb 22, 2024
Amount Raised: $8,000,000
Revivo

Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya

Revivo is an online marketplace for quality electronic spare parts.

B2BElectronics
Pre SeedJul 3, 2023
Amount Raised: $635,000
Terraa

Casablanca, Grand Casablanca, Morocco

Terraa is a B2B distribution platform in Moroccan.

Food ProcessingInformation Services
Pre SeedFeb 13, 2023
Amount Raised: $1,500,000
OmniBiz

Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria

Omnibiz is a B2B e-commerce platform for FMCG manufacturers, distributors, and retailers.

B2BE-CommerceInformation TechnologyInternetRetail Technology
SeedAug 19, 2022
Amount Raised: $5,000,000
Hohm Energy

Gauteng, NA - South Africa, South Africa

Hohm Energy is an online marketplace that connects customers with accredited solar providers, product suppliers, and financiers.

EnergyEnergy ManagementOnline PortalsSolar
SeedAug 1, 2022
Amount Raised: $500,000
Novek

London, England, United Kingdom

Novek builds IOT technology to completely eliminate single use plastic from FMCG Supply chains.

Internet of Things
SeedJul 1, 2022
Amount Raised: $300,000
Thepeer

Newark, Delaware, United States

Thepeer develops platform to connect digital wallets across mobile money, banking, and possibly crypto.

Financial ServicesInformation TechnologySoftware
SeedJun 22, 2022
Amount Raised: $2,100,000