Renew Capital Angels

Syndicate Colorado, United States ·Founded 2012

Overview

Renew Capital Angels is a global network of angel investors, foundations, and family offices dedicated to making impact investments in Africa's middle market. The network seeks financial returns alongside sustainable social impact by investing in growth-oriented businesses across the continent. Since its establishment in 2012, Renew Capital Angels has mobilized millions of dollars into Africa's middle market. The network operates under the umbrella of Renew Capital, an Africa-focused impact investment firm founded in 2007. Renew Capital connects individual investors, family offices, and institutional investors to early-stage venture capital opportunities through an innovative investment model. The firm is headquartered in Denver, Colorado, with offices in Ethiopia, Rwanda, and Uganda. Renew Capital Angels' investment strategy focuses on sectors such as transportation, technology, healthcare, agriculture, education, energy, financial services, retail, manufacturing, real estate, media, telecommunications, tourism, logistics, and construction. The network's geographical focus includes countries like Uganda, Ethiopia, Rwanda, Kenya, Tanzania, Ghana, Nigeria, South Africa, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Angola, Cote d'Ivoire, Senegal, Cameroon, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Malawi, Madagascar, Mali, and Burkina Faso. The network's investment sizes range from $500,000 to $5 million, targeting seed, early-stage, and growth-stage companies. Renew Capital Angels is committed to strengthening Africa's private sector by connecting investors with impactful business opportunities, thereby contributing to the continent's economic development and prosperity.

Investment Focus

  • Impact-driven business model
  • Scalable operations
  • Strong management team
  • Clear path to profitability
  • Alignment with Renew Capital Angels' investment criteria

Portfolio Companies

FlutterwaveBranchAndelaPaystackJumiaTwiga FoodsM-KOPA SolarYocoSweepSouthLori SystemsKudiSendyTalaKobo360FarmcrowdyPagaLunoKashaMoringa SchoolEasy Matatu

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Frequently asked questions about Renew Capital Angels

What sectors does Renew Capital Angels invest in?

Renew Capital Angels invests in Financial Services, Technology, Healthcare, Energy, Real Estate and Telecommunications, and is based in Colorado, United States. Renew Capital Angels is listed as a syndicate in the ConnectSafely investor database.

What stage does Renew Capital Angels invest at?

Renew Capital Angels backs companies at Seed, Early Stage and Growth, writing cheques of 500K - 5M.

Which regions does Renew Capital Angels invest in?

Renew Capital Angels invests across Ghana, Kenya, South Africa, Mali, Ethiopia and Nigeria.

What companies has Renew Capital Angels invested in?

Renew Capital Angels's portfolio includes Flutterwave, Branch, Andela, Paystack, Jumia, Twiga Foods, M-KOPA Solar and Yoco.

Last updated · Source: ConnectSafely investor database