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. Invests $50K–500K at pre-seed and seed stage. Known for their community-driven approach and deep network across African tech ecosystems.
Best for
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 need a larger check ($1M+) or deep operational support. Launch Africa writes smaller checks.
Launch Africa is one of the most prolific investors in Africa by deal count. High volume, community-driven, and geographically diverse. Good first port of call for any African founder starting to fundraise.
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