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Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals in Kenya
A register of firms and the professionals working at them in the Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals sector based in Kenya. Browse the public index, then filter or export on Kipplo.
Companies
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Centum Investment Company Plc
Centum is the largest quoted investment company in East Africa with over shareholders and have been listed on the Nairobi Stock Exchange since 1967. We are both a provider and manager of funds, and positions ourselves as an investment channel through which other investors are able to access diversified investments and management expertise for a superior return. Our portfolio is currently valued in excess of US $ 140 million and consists broadly of investments in private equity, listed equity and real estate. The private equity portfolio is the largest asset class, with notable investments in the Financial and beverage sectors. Our vision is to be Africa’s foremost investment channel, while our mission is to create real and tangible wealth by providing the channel through which investors access and build extraordinary enterprises in Africa.
51 to 200 staff
Vestedworld
There are innovative, exciting companies that are poised for growth in emerging markets. However, these companies lack access to the capital required to fuel their growth. VestedWorld is a venture capital fund focused on investing in those companies. The three primary countries that we invest in are Ghana, Kenya, and Nigeria. We also consider opportunities in four secondary countries: Ethiopia, Rwanda, Tanzania, and Uganda. We focus on three sectors that we view as essential to the growth of any developing country: Agribusinesses, Consumer Products, and Technology-enabled businesses. We believe that we can have a profound impact on the development of the economies where we invest and the people that our portfolio companies employ. We also deliver competitive, risk-adjusted returns to our investors.
1 to 10 staff
Dream Vc
Dream VC is a Pan-African venture capital institute. Dream VC creates and delivers educational programs focused on investment capacity building, particularly in venture capital, angel investing, and corporate venture capital (CVC). To date, Dream VC has successfully run multiple programs with participants from over 50 different countries. Our programs are highly selective with a ~4 % acceptance rate. We are powered by a network of 300+ fellow alumni who have started, currently lead or work at Venture Capital, Private Equity and Impact Funds, collectively managing nearly $7bn in AUM.
201 to 500 staff
Delta40 Venture Studio
Our mission at Delta40 is to increase incomes and tackle climate change in Africa by building and investing in inclusive climate innovations. At Delta40, we invest in Africa because 40% of the world will live on this continent by 2100. We invest in energy, agriculture and mobility innovations because they are essential to sustainable growth. We invest in climate innovation because we only have 10 years to act to prevent irreparable damage to Planet Earth. We invest in diverse Founders because they are close to the customer and bring critical ideas, experiences and skills to solving the biggest problems on this important continent. Beyond capital, our venture studio team provides hands on support, shared services and partnerships to our ventures and Founders to increase speed, returns and impact. Together, we aim to deliver life-changing innovations to the last mile across Africa and to build a community of Founders go from idea to scale to exit.
11 to 50 staff
Private Equity Support Limited
PES is a women-founded and led Enterprise Support Advisory firm, based out of Nairobi, Kenya working across several countries in Sub Saharan Africa. PES works with both capital seekers (Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and capital providers to facilitate Early-Stage Financing, through providing investment facilitation and value creation support. This is through 3 main service verticals are pre-investment support (investor readiness), transaction advisory support (capital raising) and post investment support. PES has worked with over 400 SMEs operating across various sectors and value chains in WASH, agriculture, climate mitigation and adaptation, renewable energy, manufacturing, financial services and tech-led enterprises. PES has worked with SMEs operating across 25 countries in Africa. PES is a member of the East Africa Venture Capital Association (EAVCA) and Association of Start-ups and SME Enablers Kenya (ASSEK), associate member Association of country-wide innovation hubs Kenya (ACIH), Investor Relations Society of South Africa (IRSA). PES is an advisor of the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) IBUKA programme
1 to 10 staff
54 Collective
54 Collective is a leading venture capital firm revolutionising investment and scaling idea to early-stage ventures throughout Africa. As a commercial and impact fund, our catalytic capital provides founders with the tailored funding they need to scale while providing investors with outstanding returns. The catalytic capital our founders receive is combined with value-add support through our Venture Success Platform, enabling entrepreneurs to build without boundaries as they solve Africa’s greatest challenges. Vital to our mission is fostering gender inclusion through the founders and ventures we support, allowing them to be inclusive in their product and service design. Media queries: press@54collective.vc
51 to 200 staff
Ahl Venture Partners
AHL Venture Partners believes in the power of entrepreneurs to drive African development forward. We have expertise in working with innovative entrepreneurs building scalable businesses to solve pressing social and environmental challenges across Africa. Since our founding in 2020, we have been the primary advisor to AHL Charitable Foundation (AHLCF). Since 2007 AHLCF has committed more than US $100M to 35 impact-focused businesses and funds that operate across 27 different African countries. Our team on the ground, works closely with leading entrepreneurs to provide fit-for-purpose capital and ongoing business support. We facilitate the deployment of innovative financing products that respond to founders' needs, with tickets ranging from venture debt, working capital and equity investments. Our primary client AHLCF, being a permanent capital vehicle, is uniquely positioned to participate in subsequent funding rounds and have the ability to be patient to optimise for both return and impact.
11 to 50 staff
Fledge
Fledge is the conscious company accelerator, focused on mission-driven for-profit startups addressing the most important problems of the world: poverty, hunger, unemployment, communities, and the environment. Follow us here, and come join our LinkedIn Group as well,
1 to 10 staff
Kck Knight Castle & King
Knight Castle & King (KCK) is a corporate venture studio. We use design thinking tools to unlock intellectual value in corporates with a view of co-creating startup ventures with them. We believe that the future of many industries will be built on progressive value innovation and certainly the startup ecosystem cannot thrive without the power of big corporates.
11 to 50 staff
Novastar Ventures
Novastar Ventures is one of the first and largest VCs investing in Africa. Since 2014, Novastar has partnered with the bold entrepreneurs transforming markets and sectors and creating financial, social and environmental for people and planet - for good. Novastar’s work and team encompass both Novastar Ventures Limited and its investment advisors in Nairobi and Lagos.
11 to 50 staff
Pharo Ventures
Pharo Ventures is the commercial, for-profit arm of The Pharo Foundation and has been set up to harness the power of a vibrant private sector by investing in enterprises across a variety of spheres within East Africa. The objective is to build and grow commercially and environmentally sustainable businesses. The focus is maximising the creation of economic value and jobs for local communities. We have a vision of an economically vibrant and inclusive Africa. Matching that vision is our ambition to create a portfolio of sustainable business across the region that provide superior products or services and increase the competitiveness of their sectors while creating thousands of new jobs. We believe we can achieve our vision and ambitions by investing in the human and physical capital of Africa. Headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, Pharo Ventures has country offices in Ethiopia (Addis Ababa) and Somaliland (Hargeisa).
51 to 200 staff
Funder
A meeting place for entrepreneurs and investors. We provide the opportunity for entrepreneurs to raise funds from investors for creative, innovative, and social projects. Our services include financial, management, and advisory services for growing businesses.
11 to 50 staff
Future Africa
We are the first investor in bold and visionary leaders building global businesses that solve Africa's biggest challenges
11 to 50 staff
E3 Capital
E3 Capital is a leading investor in early stage companies developing innovative business models that are digitised, decentralised, and decarbonised. We are a young and diverse team, committed to the future of the low carbon economy. As one of the only majority-African partnerships in Sub-Saharan Africa, with a combined investment experience of 40 years, we are uniquely positioned to help companies grow and scale, without compromising sustainability. We partner with forward thinking entrepreneurs endeavoring to bridge the gap between climate transition and growth in emerging and frontier markets with energy as the enabler of these products and services.
11 to 50 staff
Nairobi Business Angel Network
We are a group of founders, entrepreneurs, professionals, and tech-enthusiasts that support and invest in technology-enabled startups. Our goal is to be entrepreneur-first investors, doing everything we can to be supportive, responsive and respectful. We've been in your shoes and we get it.
51 to 200 staff
Pyramidia Ventures
We build and scale agri-climate champions in Africa. Pyramidia is on a mission to build the companies that transform agrifood systems in Africa towards a low-carbon and resilient future. We bring together innovation, talent, and capital – teaming up with founders to build the best ideas into high-impact companies.
1 to 10 staff
Arch Emerging Markets Partners Limited
ARCH Emerging Markets Partners Limited (ARCH) was founded in March 2018 and is a specialist investment advisor with deep emerging market, private equity, asset management and legal and governance experience. We employ a tier-one governance platform, including finance, legal, compliance, investor relations and ESG functions, to support our funds and deliver added value to our investments. Through our advisory themes, ARCH’s investment decisions are based on a commitment to environmental sustainability, social responsibility and ethical behaviour. We measure our success not just by profits, but by impact, as demonstrated by the Development Finance Institutions that have supported our strategies. ARCH offers funds and strategies to global institutional investors in sectors and geographies that can be difficult to access as offshore investors. ARCH can offer these unique strategies through an experienced structuring and distribution skillset and by establishing strategically focused vehicles to target specific opportunities. ARCH executives have extensive experience managing and investing in high-growth businesses in emerging markets, with strong local networks and a focus on early-life cycle development where they seek to unlock growth and create sustainable returns for investors. The company has as shareholders JCH & Partners and African Rainbow Capital, the African financial services company established in 2015 by Ubuntu-Botho Investments (the private capital vehicle of Patrice Motsepe). ARCH’s shareholders bring a wealth of experience in emerging markets and private equity, whilst senior executives within ARCH have been founders of numerous asset management start-up businesses, representing international and global operations. ARCH is currently advising on investments for two emerging markets focused strategies (Renewable Energy and Logistics / Cold Chain Solutions Platforms) and a global strategy (Sustainable Natural Resources).
11 to 50 staff
Atlantica Ventures Vc Fund
Atlantica Ventures is an African impact focused Venture Capital fund investing in tech and tech enabled startups.
1 to 10 staff
First Circle Capital
SEEDING THE NEXT FINTECH GENERATION IN AFRICA. We invest in founders building a more inclusive future in Africa with tech. Seed VC fund and a global community. Founders' first circle.
1 to 10 staff
88mph.Ac
88mph is a seed fund. We invest in early stage mobile-web companies targeting the African market. We are currently testing a new funding model, called DealWeek. We have joined forces with some great founders turned investors who will spend a week with us and some startups evaluating, advising, and making investment deals happen. To apply go to 88mph.ac, the deadline is February 8th, 2015. DealWeek is from Feb 16 -22, 2015. Since 2011, we have invested in 43 startups across Africa - 34 in Kenya and South Africa, and 9 through 440.ng, our joint venture with L5Lab in Nigeria. We have run 5 accelerator programs, a unique and competitive setting where startups spend three intensive months together, meeting with mentors & investors, launching products, and finding customers. Besides funding, startups have access to experienced founders to help them with focus, products, teams, structure, and strategy. We also provide access to Africa’s biggest growth markets via our networks and tech hubs - the Garages - in Nairobi and Cape Town and Lagos.
1 to 10 staff
Chandaria Capital
Chandaria Capital is a Nairobi-based Venture Capital Fund founded by brothers and serial entrepreneurs, Darshan and Neer Chandaria. It is the professional investment vehicle for the Chandaria Group, one of the largest privately owned business groups in Africa. We are an early-stage, sector agnostic fund. We invest in scalable, high impact businesses that have unique competitive advantages, and are backed by committed, innovative entrepreneurs, creating sustainable long-term growth for Africa. We support the businesses we invest in and the entrepreneurs behind them. Our holistic approach includes mentorship, business development, sourcing talent, due diligence, raising capital, technology deployment, marketing and communications strategy, customer acquisition and exit strategies. We have supported the transformation of several companies from early stage to high growth, blue-chip companies. Chandaria Capital’s team consists of a diverse group of founders, owners, and professionals who've built successful businesses across Africa and around the world. We have all the skills to ensure that an entrepreneur or business is successful. In support of our investments, we are able to leverage strong international networks, giving us access to world-class expertise in manufacturing, distribution, brand-building, logistics, supply chain management, property development and real estate, business management and consulting. Chandaria Capital understands the significance an amazing team has on the growth of a company. We pride ourselves on being a dynamic and highly approachable VC, building our philosophy around not just funding, but all the values and benefits of being part of a successful and growing family of incredible entrepreneurs all across Africa. We are proud of our growing portfolio of exciting companies like Kobo360, Sokowatch, TradeDepot, Carry1st, Koko Networks, Ilara Health, Guidewheel, Savannah Brands, Bamboo, Shara and Chari. Twitter-@ChandCapitalKE
1 to 10 staff
Eqam Capital
Proprietary Traders & Market Makers, Execution Services with Fundamental and Technical Analysis incorporated, Token Investment in the Blockchain Ecosystem.
11 to 50 staff
Lokal Capital
A community-based venture capital model designed to enable global angel investors to participate in transformative African innovations.
1 to 10 staff
Canaaneast Company Limited
Canaaneast Group is a progressive company with diverse interests in multiple sectors. Our sound and secure investment portfolio strives to raise the bar in every sector we operate in by leveraging on our expertise and cutting-edge technology to reimagine what’s possible. At Canaaneast Group we live to exceed our customers’ expectations. To achieve this, we continuously benchmark our operations against world class standards to ensure our brand name is synonymous with top-notch quality. Our residential projects, for example, integrate modern architectural trends such as the innovative use of space and the optimal use of natural light, to redefine style and ambience. Our people are the backbone of our thriving enterprise. We are privileged to have professional and technical expertise and a vast network of more than operating employees.
501 to 1000 staff
Dob Equity
DOB Equity is a leading Dutch family office investing in innovate, scalable and impactful companies in East Africa. DOB Equity invests in businesses that positively contribute to a more social and sustainable society and deliver long-term profitability. DOB Equity allocates substantial resources to portfolio management. DOB actively works with the entrepreneurs to mitigate potential risks related to the environment, social and governance matters, whilst creating value and social impact for the company and its communities. DOB Equity takes a diversified portfolio approach and invests venture capital and private equity in companies in different stages of life in a variety of sectors in Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda and Burundi. DOB Equity works from its offices in Kenya and The Netherlands. This provides DOB Equity with a deep insight into the unique opportunities and challenges that Africa presents, enabling DOB Equity to provide tailor made capital solutions to enterprises, resulting in lasting performance. DOB Equity is an evergreen fund with all proceeds from investments being reinvested, making DOB Equity a true long-term growth partner for its portfolio companies.
1 to 10 staff
A&a Collective
A&A Collective is a global non-profit community founded for global junior to mid-level investment professionals working towards the growth of the African tech and investment ecosystem. The goal of The Collective is to provide a space for connection and collaboration while supporting continuing education and professional growth for members of the community through various initiatives in member locations across Africa. The community consists of over 480 legacy members in 20+ countries represented by over 200 African-focused global firms and funds. Membership is open to anyone working below the partner level in an investment and support firm with a focus on Africa.
201 to 500 staff
East Africa Private Equity & Venture Capital Association Eavca
EAVCA is a business membership organization that serves as the voice of private capital investors in East Africa. The Association was formed in 2013 to promote partnerships between capital providers and businesses in the region while simultaneously showcasing the opportunities for investment in East Africa. Today, EAVCA, with over 100 members managing close to USD 3 billion in funds under management, serves as the interlinking platform for public stakeholders, local businesses, and private investors, building on dialogue and industry insights to create a sustainable, informed eco-system that advances economic growth, social and environmental welfare and wealth creation in the region. With offices in Kenya and a regional office in Uganda, EAVCA's membership comprises financing institutions such as development finance institutions, private equity and venture capital funds, impact funds, family offices and intermediary advisory companies.
1 to 10 staff
Enza Capital
Enza Capital is a private venture fund backing Founders and Teams using technology to solve large and meaningful problems across Sub-Saharan Africa.
1 to 10 staff
From Here Ventures
From Here ventures is an early-stage venture fund deploying capital and a suite of support capabilities to exceptional entrepreneurs building transformative companies in Africa. We invest in infrastructure plays, human wellbeing and women in leadership. Beyond money we,~Connect founders with a network of investors, advisors and domain experts ~Provide out-of-the-box tools and services for accelerating startup growth ~Access to top tier talent through our talent community platforms
1 to 10 staff
Ifarm360
Reliable market access for small holder farmers. Fulfilling demand for large produce buyers.
11 to 50 staff
Reon Capital
Reon Capital is a technology-focused organisation. We collaborate with teams to deliver reliable, scalable platforms that help organisations operate more efficiently and adapt to changing requirements. With experience across sectors such as fintech, energy technology, and digital platforms, Reon Capital supports projects. We value professionalism, collaboration, and long-term working relationships. Our approach is centred on clear communication, practical problem-solving, and delivering dependable solutions that meet real-world business needs.
11 to 50 staff
Catalyst Principal Partners
Established in 2009 as an Eastern Africa focused private equity fund manager, Catalyst brings together a highly experienced team of seasoned investment professionals with a depth of regional and international credentials and expertise of private equity investing in Africa and across emerging markets. With its depth of experience in investment management, financial advisory, management consulting and strategic planning across a diversity of sectors, Catalyst has substantial capability to proactively provide strategic and operational input to its investee companies. Catalyst also leverages its extensive global network of credible co-investors, industry experts and management resources to add significant value to its investments, thereby driving superior results and portfolio performance. Catalyst and its investee companies abide by international standards of integrity, governance, environmental and social responsibility.
11 to 50 staff
Jaza Rift
Better healthcare. Jaza Rift Ventures is an investment company writing $200k-$2M in the most disruptive, impactful and invention-based seed stage digital health, medtech and biotech startups in Africa. We also invest in Assistive Technologies in Africa. We also do Transaction Advisory and have an internal Innovation Lab.
1 to 10 staff
Kusuntu-Le-Club
Kusuntu-le-Club is the Think Tank, next to Kusuntu Partners, a partnership created by Africa Diaspora executives and non African sympathizers executives and managers for promoting the emergence and the development of African economic champions thanks to venture capital and private equity investments. Founding members of Kusuntu are at the origin of the creation of the first electronic information platform on African private equity, notably a directory of actors.
51 to 200 staff
Movin Africa
Movin Africa is an investment vehicle for Africa-Diaspora Investors, providing unrivalled access to investment opportunities in Africa. We aim to fuel the growth of promising business ventures by providing the necessary capital through funding and providing a community to network and share knowledge with like-minded individuals.
11 to 50 staff
Xbrl Group
XBRL GROUP (BUSINESS AND FINANCIAL ADVISORY SERVICES TO SMALL AFRICAN BUSINESS) XBRL Limited is an SME focused organization with its head office in Nairobi, Kenya, and operational offices in Lagos, Nigeria; and Johannesburg, South Africa. The Firm’s focus is to add value to African businesses, by partnering with such businesses, and introducing cutting edge advisory, and management services, backed up with linkages to sources of financing, with a view to turning around such businesses and growing them strategically for continental and global presence, through active alliances, and hands – on participation. XBRL supports the development of competitive African Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) through business planning, access to finance, capacity building and enterprise support services. The firm has helped SMEs in sub-Saharan Africa with the development of bankable business plans, access to finance and management consulting services, and is comprised of seasoned veterans, investors and entrepreneurs from leading African and global companies, who bring not only deep domain expertise, but also hands-on operating experience to the companies we partner. XBRL partners with promising start-up companies, as well as early stage and later stage companies across a broad spectrum of sectors and industries in Africa, supporting them with capital, technology and management, and a global network of potential development partners.
1 to 10 staff
Ariya Capital Group
Ariya aims to be a catalyst for breaking the cycle of poverty in Africa, by investing in and developing clean and renewable energy projects in sub-Saharan Africa. An engine for growth, our values are based on three pillars: superior financial returns, quantifiable environmental benefits, and positive social impact. Ariya has a proven executive team of industry leaders with over 80 years of international finance, energy, and emerging markets experience. Through its innovative investment approach involving leasing models and provision of development capital, Ariya is taking the lead in developing the nascent renewable energy sector and aims to be a thought leader in Africa’s green revolution.
1 to 10 staff
Chui Ventures
Chui Ventures is an investment company with a focus on venture capital investments. We invest in early-stage, tech-enabled high-growth businesses while seeking out African founders with strong local expertise and a global mindset.
1 to 10 staff
Lions-Den.Org Portland Tampa Nairobi Kampala
We connect Biblical entrepreneurs and Kingdom investors to create wealth for Kingdom advancement. Our calling is to impact the world for Christ, by joining God’s global movement calling people to Himself with all of their heart. To that end, we connect you with Christian businesses and Christian entrepreneurs, ensuring that they share a common heart.
1 to 10 staff
Pangea Capital Africa
Pangea Capital is a leading private capital adviser financing Africa's modernisation and industrialisation, one deal at a time. Our team is composed of professional consultants and business owners who know Africa's diverse markets well.
1 to 10 staff
Ajira Telematics
Empowering your fleet with heart-centered telematics and camera solutions.
11 to 50 staff
Azima Ventures Capital
We are an organization that provides financial, advisory support as well as marketing to existing businesses and innovative ventures to enable them grow, access the market and go into branding. The idea to form Azima ventures Capital was informed by the realization that most Kenyans harbour an interest to venture into business but are paralyzed by fear. They fear to risk their savings in starting a business while they know very little about running a business. We are committed to mentoring startups and also already running businesses so that they are able to avoid the challenges that come with lack of experience and develop structures to propel their ventures to success.
11 to 50 staff
Ceuvoe Group Africa
Ceuvoé Group is a dynamic and versatile organization that excels in agribusiness, ranching, commercial forestry, hospitality, and technology. With a commitment to innovation, sustainability, and customer satisfaction, we have successfully carved a niche for ourselves in each of these diverse sectors.
11 to 50 staff
Cornerstone Enterprises
We offer Patient Capital and Expertise to Problem-Solvers, Offer a Decent Return to Our Shareholders, and have Fun while at it.
1 to 10 staff
Earlybird Venture Lab
We are a research based venture lab, offering interventions that bring African startups to investment quality. Standing in the gap between Venture Capital and Entrepreneurs at the very early stage of company formation and providing the necessary ingredients that create opportunity for investment. We invest resources both funds and a variety of technical assistance early in order to give the companies we work with the highest chance at success. Our primary focus is to increase deal-flow and pipeline by producing investor ready companies. Our global reach and local context is fundamental in ensuring success. We support investors in making sure they are in the know. We believe that supporting the ecosystem with services that bring transparency, control and governance will encourage more participation in startup investments in Africa. Let us help you with accountability tied to performance, analysis, newsletters, represent your interests in boardrooms and financial reporting timetables.
1 to 10 staff
Em Capital
At EM Capital, we believe that innovation is the key to driving growth and unlocking value. That’s why we specialize in identifying and investing in companies that are at the forefront of their industries, leveraging new technologies, and disrupting traditional business models. Our young & energetic team is dedicated to working closely with management to develop and implement innovative growth strategies that drive results. We understand that innovation can take many forms, from new product development to process improvements and beyond.
1 to 10 staff
Equalife Capital
EquaLife Capital is Africa’s first venture debt investment fund providing working capital, asset financing, and bridge financing to start-ups and innovative small and growing businesses (SGBs).Current investments are in Eastern Africa, with a goal of expanding across Sub-Saharan Africa. The fund is ‘industry agnostic’ with a focus on investing into companies with strong business fundamentals including existing cash flows, high growth potential, and innovative business models.
1 to 10 staff
Hesabu Capital
Hesabu Capital is a venture capital firm based in Nairobi that partners with technology-enabled companies to facilitate their growth and enable them to achieve their market potential. We invest in high growth companies across sectors in Kenya and focus on Series A, B and beyond. We are passionate about partnering with exceptional entrepreneurs and helping their companies unleash their potential.
1 to 10 staff
