SAIS
Investment Thesis
SAIS, an African startup ecosystem anchor, empowers entrepreneurs through Non-equity Assistance funding. Notable portfolio companies include AquaRech, Jabu, and Mozare3. Their unique approach focuses on providing bespoke support and guidance to early-stage ventures, setting them apart in the African investment arena.
Portfolio Preview
A sample from 20 verified portfolio companies.
Djoli
Djoli is a B2B platform connecting restaurants with local producers for fresh, affordable supplies.
Crop2Cash
Making formal financing accessible to smallholder farmers.
swiftVEE
swiftVEE is a South African AgriTech startup with a platform that addresses water scarcity, food security, and market efficiency for the livestock sector
Kumulus Water
Kumulus Water builds devices that extract moisture from air and convert it into safe drinking water.
GenePlus Global Limited
GenePlus is a Nairobi-based agricultural biotechnology company founded in 2017 by Dr. Chris Silali
AquaRech
AquaRech is a Nigerian agritech startup which enhances fish production by enabling access to markets and promoting equal trade.
SAIS: quick facts
- Which startups has SAIS invested in?
- SAIS has backed at least 20 African startups, including Crop2Cash, Djoli, Cinch Markets, swiftVEE, Kumulus Water and 15 others.
- Which sectors does SAIS invest in?
- Its portfolio spans AgTech, Agriculture, Logistics, Marketplace, Farming and Financial Services.
