Empowering Africa'sEntrepreneurs
We invest in exceptional founders building innovative solutions for Africa's most pressing challenges.
What we do
Invest
Providing early-stage capital to innovative startups.
Empower
Supporting founders with network, and resources.
Integrate
Connecting businesses to markets across East Africa.
Drive Impact
Aligning investments with three core impact metrics—market growth, community development, and systemic change.
Geographic Focus
We primarily invest in businesses operating across Africa, with a particular focus on overlooked regions.
Country-Specific Highlights
We're starting by focusing on 5 East African countries with a special focus on Ethiopia. Our deep knowledge of the region positions us to lead, driving connections between countries, with a focus on linkages to and from Ethiopia, within East Africa and globally.
Ethiopia
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Uganda
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Rwanda
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Tanzania
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Kenya
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Investment Strategy
We back exceptional founders building transformative companies across East Africa, and help them access the Ethiopian market. From day one, we're committed to supporting visionary entrepreneurs who dare to reshape industries.
Some Sectors We Back
- FinTech & Financial Inclusion
- AgriTech & Food Systems
- HealthTech & Wellness
- EdTech & Skills Development
- CleanTech & Sustainability
- Logistics & Supply Chain
What We Look For
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Strong Market Fit
Solutions addressing clear pain points felt across Africa
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Exceptional Teams
Diverse founding teams with deep market understanding and execution capability
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Scalable Impact
Business models that can scale across multiple markets while creating meaningful impact
Investment Stage
We typically invest between $100,000 to $250,000 in pre-seed and seed-stage startups with strong founding teams and clear market validation.
Impact Alignment
We invest in accordance to:


Ready to Build With Us?
If you're building an innovative solution for East Africa, we'd love to hear from you.
Portfolio Highlights
We're proud to partner with innovative companies building the future of East Africa

Kubik
Transforming plastic waste into low-carbon housing
CleanTech
Okoa
Revolutionizing vehicle maintenance across Africa
AutomotiveBeyond Capital
Our portfolio companies get access to comprehensive support designed for East African startups
Strategic Partnerships
Access to our network of corporate partners across East Africa and beyond
Market Entry Support
Guidance on navigating regulatory environments and local market dynamics
Technical Expertise
Access to technical advisors and industry experts in your sector
Team
We are venture builders, founders, communication experts, investors and operators that understand the market and bring years of network and experience

Hilina Resom
Founding & Managing Partner

Addis Alemayehou
Founding and General Partner

Naol Negassa
Investment Associate
Investment Committee
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Let's Build Together
Whether you're a founder building the next big thing, an investor looking to join our community, or a partner interested in collaboration, we'd love to hear from you.