Makoe Ventures
Overview
Makoe Ventures is a venture capital firm investing in early-stage technology companies across Africa. The firm focuses on sectors such as Fintech, Edtech, Healthtech, Mobility, Agritech, and other industries with high digital content. Their investment approach emphasizes sustainable growth and development, aiming to contribute to human progress and social well-being beyond profitability and value creation. The firm's investment strategy includes providing consulting and advisory services, equity investments, and direct loans to startups. They collaborate with partners like the Cameroon Angels Network and Lavni Ventures to support innovative startups' early development to the venture capital investment stage. Their objective is to reduce mortality rates by increasing seed capital, develop ecosystems, strengthen innovation clusters, and encourage and support diversity. Makoe Ventures operates through a structured process involving sourcing, selection, and ongoing engagement. During the sourcing stage, they partner with various incubators and attend startup events to identify viable ventures. The selection stage includes pro-bono mentoring and advising for eligible companies, with sustained engagement for 6-12 months prior to investment. In the ongoing engagement stage, they provide strategic and technical guidance, advise on building winning teams, and help startups connect with markets and raise additional rounds of investment.
Investment Focus
- Innovative startups in early development stages
- Focus on technology sectors with high digital content
- Commitment to sustainable growth and social impact
Portfolio Companies
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What sectors does Makoe Ventures invest in?
Makoe Ventures invests in HealthTech, EdTech, FinTech, AgriTech, Mobility and Social and Environmental, and is based in Yaounde, Cameroon. Makoe Ventures is listed as a venture capital in the ConnectSafely investor database.
What stage does Makoe Ventures invest at?
Makoe Ventures backs companies at Seed and Early Stage, writing cheques of 5K - 25K.
Which regions does Makoe Ventures invest in?
Makoe Ventures invests across Ghana, Kenya, South Africa, Niger, Mali and Chad.
What companies has Makoe Ventures invested in?
Makoe Ventures's portfolio includes Bee, Healthlane, Cova, Koree, Kiro'o Games, REasy, Genuka and Colorfol.
How do I contact Makoe Ventures?
Makoe Ventures's contact details — including phone and LinkedIn — are listed in the ConnectSafely investor database, along with its website and the LinkedIn profiles of the team.
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