
Susa Ventures
Investment Thesis
Susa Ventures: A trailblazing African VC investing in Seed and Series A rounds. Backers of Andela, Powered by People, and Smile Identity, they distinguish themselves by: - Championing diversity and inclusion, focusing on investing in underrepresented founders - Deep understanding of African markets and entrepreneurial challenges - A network of global partners and investors
Portfolio Preview
A sample from 4 verified portfolio companies.
Powered by People
Powered by People is a Kenyan startup offering online tools and a B2B marketplace to the manufacturing and handmade sector.

Okra
Okra is ushering in the 5th generation of FinTech through real-time data

Smile Identity
Smile Identity is an Africa-focused Identity Management that provides the best Africa-focused solutions.

Andela
Andela is an engineering-as-a-service business that helps companies build remote teams quickly and cost-effectively.
Susa Ventures: quick facts
- Which startups has Susa Ventures invested in?
- Susa Ventures has backed at least 4 African startups, including Powered by People, Okra, Smile Identity and Andela.
- What stages does Susa Ventures invest in?
- Susa Ventures invests at the Seed, Series A and Series B stages.
- Which sectors does Susa Ventures invest in?
- Its portfolio spans Talent Acquisition, HR Services, RetailTech, Marketplace, E-Commerce and Human Resources.


