Goldman Sachs
Investment Thesis
Goldman Sachs: A Venture Capital Heavyweight in Africa Goldman Sachs, a global financial giant, is a prominent player in the African startup ecosystem. With a focus on Series C and Venture rounds, they've invested in leading companies like Jumia, IHS Towers, and JUMO. Their deep pockets and strategic expertise make them a sought-after partner for startups seeking growth capital.
Portfolio Preview
A sample from 6 verified portfolio companies.
JUMO
JUMO is a technology platform, developed for building and running financial services.
Twiga Foods
Twiga Foods is a business-to-business marketplace platform that sources produce directly from farmers and delivers it to urban retailers.
Kobo360
Kobo360, is a privately owned, pan-african technology company disrupting and leading African third-party logistics industry.
Zipline
Zipline is a Rwandan startup which delivers medical supplies using automated drones.
Jumia
Jumia Group is an e-commerce ecosystem that provides innovative, convenient, and affordable online goods and services to consumers.
IHS Towers
IHS is a mobile telecommunications infrastructure provider.
Goldman Sachs: quick facts
- Which startups has Goldman Sachs invested in?
- Goldman Sachs has backed at least 6 African startups, including JUMO, Twiga Foods, Kobo360, Zipline, Jumia and 1 other.
- What stages does Goldman Sachs invest in?
- Goldman Sachs invests at the Series C and Series A stages.
- Which sectors does Goldman Sachs invest in?
- Its portfolio spans Retail, Shopping, E-Commerce, Logistics, Consumer Goods and Big Data.
