Africa Diaspora Invests

Overview

Africa Diaspora Invests is a non-profit organization dedicated to fostering collaboration and providing insights that drive sustainable investment and policy-making in Sub-Saharan Africa. The organization focuses on bridging the capital gap by mobilizing resources from the African diaspora to support high-growth investment opportunities across the continent. Their mission includes organizing investment summits tailored to the needs of small and medium-sized businesses in Africa, aiming to attract more investments and facilitate increased trade between the United States and Africa. The organization collaborates with various stakeholders, including the African Global Chamber of Commerce, to design investment summits that empower small and medium-sized businesses across Africa. These summits are designed to foster familiarity and confidence within Africa’s vibrant startup ecosystem and offer expert insight and access to on-the-ground startup ecosystems in each country or region featured. Beyond raising investor awareness, the summits are focused on catalyzing two-way trade and investment opportunities. Africa Diaspora Invests also emphasizes the importance of mobilizing the wealth, vast network, and expertise of Africa’s sixth region—the African Diaspora. By uniting forces with investors, entrepreneurs, and industry experts, the organization aims to establish clear paths for collaboration with Africa, attract more investments, foster the development of regional value chains, and facilitate increased trade between the United States and Africa. Their approach includes organizing events, providing platforms for networking, and offering resources to support the growth and development of businesses across the continent.

Investment Focus

• Alignment with Africa's high-growth sectors
• Commitment to sustainable development
• Focus on small and medium-sized enterprises
• Interest in fostering two-way trade and investment between the United States and Africa
• Willingness to participate in investment summits and related events

Portfolio Companies