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Key people at Gullit VC.
Gullit VC was founded in 2019 by Hiruy Amanuel (Founder & Managing Director).
Gullit VC operates as a women-led, early-stage, closed-end venture capital fund. It actively mentors and invests in scalable technology startups, primarily across Africa and the Middle East. The firm provides various financing options including seed, pre-seed, and debt acquisition, aiming to foster innovation and drive economic growth in these burgeoning markets by empowering promising ventures.
Established in 2019, Gullit VC was founded by its women leaders who recognized the significant untapped potential within the African and Middle Eastern tech ecosystems. Their insight centered on the critical need for dedicated capital and strategic mentorship to support promising early-stage companies and address regional market gaps. This focus underpins their investment thesis.
Gullit VC primarily serves early-stage technology companies seeking capital and guidance to scale their operations and achieve market fit. The firm's long-term vision is to cultivate a robust entrepreneurial landscape across its target regions, contributing to job creation and sustainable development by empowering startups to solve pressing local challenges and achieve broader market success.
Gullit VC was founded in 2019 by Hiruy Amanuel (Founder & Managing Director).
Gullit VC has 1 tracked investment across 1 company. The latest tracked deal is $1.3M Pre-Seed in Buupass in February 2023.
| Date | Company | Round | Lead Investor(s) | Co-Investor(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 13, 2023 | Buupass | $1.3M Pre-Seed | — | Adaverse, Ajim Capital, Artha Ventures, Changecom, Daba Finance, Five35 Ventures, Founders Factory Africa, Frontend Ventures, Google, Renew Capital, XA Network |
Key people at Gullit VC.