Cathay AfricInvest Innovation Fund
Investment Thesis
Cathay AfricInvest Innovation Fund: a leading African VC investing in deep tech, fintech, mobility, and healthtech. With a focus on Series B and Seed rounds, their portfolio boasts game-changers like 54Gene, Aerobotics, and OZÉ. Their unique edge lies in their global network, deep local expertise, and commitment to nurturing African innovation on a global scale.
Portfolio Preview
A sample from 5 verified portfolio companies.
Nile.ag
Nile.ag is revolutionizing the way food is traded across Africa
AURA
Aura is a South African cloud-based security and safety startup.
OZÉ
OZÉ is a Ghanian startup that equips small business owners in Africa to make data-driven decisions and improve their performance.
54Gene
54gene addresses the significant gap in the global genomics market; Nearly 90% of genetic material used in pharmaceutical research is Caucasian.
Aerobotics
Aerobotics is a data analytics company, using aerial imagery and machine learning algorithms to help farmers identify pest and disease early
Cathay AfricInvest Innovation Fund: quick facts
- Which startups has Cathay AfricInvest Innovation Fund invested in?
- Cathay AfricInvest Innovation Fund has backed at least 5 African startups, including Nile.ag, AURA, OZÉ, 54Gene and Aerobotics.
- What stages does Cathay AfricInvest Innovation Fund invest in?
- Cathay AfricInvest Innovation Fund invests at the Series B and Seed stages.
- Which sectors does Cathay AfricInvest Innovation Fund invest in?
- Its portfolio spans AgTech, Drones, FinTech, Machine Learning, Analytics and Big Data.
