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Learn which startups Launch Africa invests in, what size check sizes they write, and who their partners are (e.g. Zachariah George).
Launch Africa operates as a Pan-African venture capital fund, addressing the funding gap for Seed and pre-Series A investments in the continent. The firm backs and scales early-stage technology startups spanning diverse sectors, focusing on companies developing impactful solutions for Africa's critical challenges. It applies a hands-on approach to venture building.
The fund was co-founded in 2020 by Zachariah George and Janade Du Plessis. Pioneers in African early-stage VC since 2014, they recognized the need to bridge the funding gap for emerging businesses. George contributes investment banking and angel investing experience, complemented by Du Plessis's background in entrepreneurship, research, and banking.
Launch Africa primarily supports promising technology startups across Africa. Its mission is to nurture and expand the next generation of African technology companies, championing local entrepreneurship and innovation to reshape the continent's economic landscape. The firm aims to foster robust relationships and democratize venture capital access, delivering sustainable solutions.
Key people at Launch Africa.
Key people at Launch Africa.
Launch Africa operates as a Pan-African venture capital fund, addressing the funding gap for Seed and pre-Series A investments in the continent. The firm backs and scales early-stage technology startups spanning diverse sectors, focusing on companies developing impactful solutions for Africa's critical challenges. It applies a hands-on approach to venture building.
The fund was co-founded in 2020 by Zachariah George and Janade Du Plessis. Pioneers in African early-stage VC since 2014, they recognized the need to bridge the funding gap for emerging businesses. George contributes investment banking and angel investing experience, complemented by Du Plessis's background in entrepreneurship, research, and banking.
Launch Africa primarily supports promising technology startups across Africa. Its mission is to nurture and expand the next generation of African technology companies, championing local entrepreneurship and innovation to reshape the continent's economic landscape. The firm aims to foster robust relationships and democratize venture capital access, delivering sustainable solutions.
