Saviu Ventures

Saviu Ventures is an Africa-focused growth capital fund, investing in early-stage tech and tech-enabled companies. The firm targets ventures addressing critical challenges across the continent, providing capital, operational expertise, business development support, and network access. Their strategy centers on backing category-defining businesses with significant growth potential.

Benoit Delestre founded Saviu in 2018, leveraging his experience from founding and successfully exiting two Fintech companies in Europe. His entrepreneurial insight drives the firm’s hands-on approach to fostering startups. Samuel Touboul, a Managing Partner, contributes over a decade of private equity expertise in impact investments and emerging markets, reinforcing their strategic focus.

Saviu Ventures partners with ambitious entrepreneurs across Africa, selecting teams with strong track records. The fund supports its portfolio companies as they scale, aiming for strong financial returns for investors while generating measurable, positive societal impact across the continent.