Kepple Africa Ventures
Overview
Kepple Africa Ventures is a venture capital firm established in October 2018, with operations in Kenya and Nigeria. The firm is dedicated to fostering the development of new technological industries on the African continent. Since its inception, Kepple Africa Ventures has invested in over 100 startup companies across 11 countries, supporting the growth of local startups and creating a framework for collaboration with Japanese companies in Africa. The firm's mission is to create new industries from Africa by investing in and supporting innovative startups. In September 2022, Kepple Africa Ventures signed a Memorandum of Understanding with EMURGO Africa to jointly spearhead Web3 investment opportunities in Africa, aiming to support talented Web3 entrepreneurs developing blockchain solutions and provide Web3 blockchain-related jobs in the region. In March 2023, EMURGO Africa and Kepple Africa Ventures established a joint venture, EMURGO Kepple Ventures, to further accelerate their strategic partnership in investing in African Web3 businesses. The firm focuses on sectors such as FinTech, EdTech, Digital Health, HealthTech, Digital Media, E-commerce, AgTech, FoodTech, Enterprise Software, Real Estate, PropTech, Mobility, InsurTech, Energy, and Healthcare. Kepple Africa Ventures invests between $1 million and $3 million in early-stage companies, with the ability to follow on in subsequent funding rounds. The firm's portfolio includes companies like Moove Africa, KOKO Networks, Ceviant, Chari, Shuttlers, Nawy, Julaya, NowPay, Chefaa, Cloudline, Zone, and mTek-Services. The firm aims to bridge the funding gap for African startups, particularly for companies moving to Series A and B stages, by providing capital and operational expertise to support their growth and scale-up phases.
Investment Focus
- Tech-enabled startups addressing challenges in Africa
- Early-stage companies in sectors such as FinTech, EdTech, Digital Health, HealthTech, Digital Media, E-commerce, AgTech, FoodTech, Enterprise Software, Real Estate, PropTech, Mobility, InsurTech, Energy, and Healthcare
- Companies with potential for cross-border expansion and collaboration with Japanese companies
Portfolio Companies
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What sectors does Kepple Africa Ventures invest in?
Kepple Africa Ventures invests in Healthcare, Energy, Real Estate, HealthTech, FoodTech and EdTech, and is based in Tokyo, Japan. Kepple Africa Ventures is listed as a venture capital in the ConnectSafely investor database.
What stage does Kepple Africa Ventures invest at?
Kepple Africa Ventures backs companies at Seed, Series A, Series B and Growth, writing cheques of 1M - 3M.
Which regions does Kepple Africa Ventures invest in?
Kepple Africa Ventures invests across Ghana, Kenya, Egypt, Tunisia, Morocco and Algeria.
What companies has Kepple Africa Ventures invested in?
Kepple Africa Ventures's portfolio includes Julaya, Chari, Chefaa, Nawy, Moove Africa, KOKO Networks, Shuttlers and Cloudline.
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