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Seedstars Africa Ventures

Europe, Geneve, Switzerland, Carouge

Description

Seedstars Africa Ventures is an early-stage venture capital fund.

Investor Profile

Seedstars Africa Ventures has backed more than 6 startups, with 1 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 3 rounds, about 50% of its total and boasts 0 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Seed, Series A, Series C rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in Kenya, Nigeria, Côte d'Ivoire.
  • Strong thematic focus on Energy, Energy Efficiency, Energy Management.

Stage Focus

  • Seed (50%)
  • Series A (33%)
  • Series C (17%)

Country Focus

  • Kenya (50%)
  • Nigeria (33%)
  • Côte d'Ivoire (17%)

Industry Focus

  • Energy
  • Energy Efficiency
  • Energy Management
  • Software
  • Agriculture
  • Farmers Market
  • Sharing Economy
  • Training
  • Financial Services
  • Fintech
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Who does Seedstars Africa Ventures frequently co-invest with?

Ardent Capital
Ardent Capital
Asia, Krung Thep, Thailand, Bangkok
Co-Investments: 1
Kaleo Ventures
Kaleo Ventures
North America, Texas, United States, Dallas
Co-Investments: 2
Persistent Energy Partners
Persistent Energy Partners
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 1
Factor[e] Ventures
Factor[e] Ventures
North America, Colorado, United States, Fort Collins
Co-Investments: 1
AfricInvest
AfricInvest
Africa, Tunis, Tunisia, Tunis
Co-Investments: 1
Oridun Capital Management
Oridun Capital Management
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 1
Adelie
Adelie
Europe, Ile-de-France, France, Paris
Co-Investments: 1
Kepple Africa Ventures
Kepple Africa Ventures
Asia, Tokyo, Japan, Tokyo
Co-Investments: 1
OC
Origin Capital Management
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 1
Gray Matters Capital
Gray Matters Capital
North America, Georgia, United States, Atlanta
Co-Investments: 1

What are some of recent deals done by Seedstars Africa Ventures?

Kuunda

Mapou, Riviere du Rempart, Mauritius

Kuunda provides liquidity management and data insight tools enabling users to fulfill financial needs through a digital platform.

CreditFinancial ServicesFinTech
SeedOct 15, 2025
Amount Raised: $7,500,000
Ampersand

Kicukiro, Kigali, Rwanda

Ampersand is the e-mobility energy provider for millions of motorbike taxis.

AutomotiveElectric VehicleEmerging MarketsEnergyTransportation
Series UnknownAug 16, 2025
Beacon Power Services

Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria

Beacon Power Services is a utility company that provides energy management software and analytics for utilities.

EnergyEnergy EfficiencyEnergy ManagementSoftware
Series ANov 6, 2024
Amount Raised: $9,057,036
Shamba Pride

Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya

Shamba Pride is an online-to-offline platform connecting small farmers to quality supplies, services, and information via DigiShops.

AgricultureFarmers MarketSharing EconomyTraining
SeedJan 22, 2024
Amount Raised: $1,700,000
Beacon Power Services

Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria

Beacon Power Services is a utility company that provides energy management software and analytics for utilities.

EnergyEnergy EfficiencyEnergy ManagementSoftware
SeedAug 5, 2022
Amount Raised: $2,700,000
Bizao

Abidjan, Lagunes, Côte d'Ivoire

Bizao accelerates Digital Payment adoption in Emerging Countries, by building an interoperable payment infrastructure and financial services

Financial ServicesFinTechInformation Technology
Series AJul 21, 2022
Amount Raised: $8,176,364
Poa Internet

Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya

Poa Internet provides affordable internet to individuals and small businesses in low-income and rural communities in East Africa.

Information ServicesInternetISP
Series CJan 18, 2022
Amount Raised: $28,000,000
Shamba Pride

Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya

Shamba Pride is an online-to-offline platform connecting small farmers to quality supplies, services, and information via DigiShops.

AgricultureFarmers MarketSharing EconomyTraining
SeedDec 3, 2021
Amount Raised: $1,100,000

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