The most active pan-African pre-seed and seed micro-VC
Launch Africa Ventures is a pan-African pre-seed and seed micro-VC that has built one of the most active portfolios on the continent. Has made 130+ investments across 22 African countries. Fund II writes initial cheques around US$250K, with follow-on scaling to US$1M against pre-agreed KPIs. Known for their community-driven approach and deep network across African tech ecosystems.
Use when
You're raising your first institutional check anywhere in Africa and want a fast-moving investor with a track record of 130+ investments across the continent.
Skip when
You want a hands-on lead investor. A portfolio approaching 200 companies means limited attention per company, and the KPI-gated follow-on is a real condition rather than a formality.
Status (24 Sep 2026): the most prolific investor on the continent by cheque count, with roughly 198 investments since 2019. Headquartered in Mauritius, aimed squarely at the seed and pre-Series A gap. Fund II writes initial cheques around US$250,000, with follow-on scaling to US$1 million if pre-agreed KPIs are hit within six to twelve months. It accepts pitches directly through its site or at [email protected], with a stated response time of two to four weeks. Fund II is more concentrated than Fund I, across B2B, fintech, AI, cleantech and logistics.
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