Launch Africa
Investment Thesis
Launch Africa Ventures is a pan-African venture-capital investor addressing the funding gap at Seed and pre-Series A. It backs technology startups across sectors and regions that tackle significant challenges on the continent, combining capital with venture-building experience and hands-on support. The firm was founded by Zachariah George and Janade du Plessis in 2020 and lists its primary office in Mauritius.
Portfolio Preview
A sample from 82 verified portfolio companies.
Satlyt
Satlyt is a Kenyan space tech startup building a decentralized edge computing platform in space.
Fincart
Fincart specializes in streamlining shipping and financing for social sellers, small & medium sized e-commerce brands.
Zazu Global
Zazu Global empowers African SMEs with digital banking, invoicing, and cash flow management tools.
Yamify
Yamify enables freelancers and web agencies to self-host and deploy pre-configured AI tools on local African datacenters.
Clarrio.ai
AI‑driven health platform turning real‑world data into predictive insights for hospitals and chronic‑care management.
REasy
REasy enables fast, secure cross-border payments for African SMEs and global suppliers.
Launch Africa: quick facts
- Which startups has Launch Africa invested in?
- Launch Africa has backed at least 82 African startups, including Satlyt, Fincart, Zazu Global, Yamify, Clarrio.ai and 77 others.
- What stages does Launch Africa invest in?
- Launch Africa invests at the Seed, Pre-seed, Series A and Pre-Series A stages.
- Which sectors does Launch Africa invest in?
- Its portfolio spans Financial Services, FinTech, Health Care, SaaS, B2B and Mobile Apps.
