Swiss-backed pan-African seed fund with global competition exposure
Seedstars Africa Ventures is the pan-African arm of Seedstars, a Swiss-based VC platform focused on emerging markets. Targeting a US$80M to US$100M final close, anchored by LBO France and EIB Global. Invests US$250K to US$2M, with follow-on up to US$5M, at seed and Series A with a strong focus on East and West Africa. Runs the Seedstars Summit, an annual competition that gives African startups global exposure.
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You’re a seed-stage African founder who wants both capital and global investor exposure through Seedstars’ worldwide network.
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You are pre-seed or raising under about US$250,000. The fund's minimum cheque assumes a formed round.
Status (24 Sep 2026): Seedstars Africa Ventures I is anchored by LBO France with US$8 million and a US$30 million commitment from EIB Global, targeting a US$80 million to US$100 million final close. Initial cheques of US$250,000 to US$2 million with follow-on up to US$5 million, across up to 30 companies at seed and Series A, with follow-on through Series B. Focus on education, healthcare and utilities. Worth knowing: you do not need to have been through a Seedstars accelerator to be eligible, which is a common misconception.
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