Village Capital

Village Capital

Village Capital has backed at least 39 African startups.

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Portfolio companies
39
Latest deal Sep 2026

Investment thesis

Village Capital is a unique non-profit investing in early-stage startups in Africa. They provide non-equity assistance and seed funding, empowering entrepreneurs through peer-learning programs and a global network of investors. Their portfolio boasts successful companies like Angaza Elimu, Ziroopay, and Natrify.

From Village Capital's own description

Stated investment stages

  • Non-equity Assistance
  • Grant
  • Seed
  • Funding Round
  • Pre-seed
  • Investment (instrument not disclosed)
  • Debt Financing
  • Convertible Note

Portfolio preview3 of 39

Village Capital portfolio companies
Company
Uptyke Consulting

EdTech · Kenya

Trident Analitics

Agribusiness · Kenya

FishBox Africa

Agribusiness · Kenya

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Frequently asked about Village Capital

Which startups has Village Capital invested in?
Village Capital has backed at least 39 African startups, including Nakuru Tubers, Uptyke Consulting, ChipuRobo and 36 others.
What stages does Village Capital invest in?
Village Capital invests at the Seed and Pre-seed stages.
Which sectors does Village Capital invest in?
Its portfolio spans Financial Services, FinTech, AgriTech, EdTech, Agriculture and SaaS.