Savannah Capital

Overview

Savannah Capital is an independent UK-based boutique advisory firm that partners with founders to create 'Swallows'—companies that are agile and adaptable, benefiting from both African and global business climates. The firm focuses on early-stage tech and tech-enabled companies led by founders based in Africa and the Global African diaspora. Savannah Capital's investment strategy encompasses sectors such as agriculture, financial services, transport, tech, media & telecoms, healthcare, food, information security, supply chains, and regulation. The firm invests in companies at various stages, including seed, early stage, Series A, Series B, growth, and late stage, with investment sizes ranging from $25,000 to $500,000. Savannah Capital's mission is to empower founders shaping the future and building legacies in their local and global communities. The firm provides innovative finance solutions as advisors and builds and launches ventures, leveraging over 20 years of cross-sector international financial services, legal, and entrepreneurial experience. Savannah Capital is committed to showcasing the positive narrative of African origin research-based, tech and tech-enabled innovation, aiming to bridge the early-stage investment gap by combining capital with mentorship and local technical assistance. The firm has invested in over 30 start-ups across sub-Saharan Africa, including countries such as Kenya, Uganda, Ghana, Nigeria, Zimbabwe, Ethiopia, and South Africa. Savannah Capital's approach emphasizes a risk-thoughtful and capital-sensitive manner, enabling founders to scale their 'African Swallows' effectively. The firm is led by Fortune, a Big Four-trained accountant with UK/EU and emerging markets experience, who has a background in corporate banking and sector specialization in commodities, healthcare, and food, with expertise in supply chains and their financing. Fortune was most recently a Senior Managing Director in a UK fintech unicorn and was recognized as one of the UK's 30 most influential black leaders in fintech and data. Savannah Capital's philosophy goes beyond transactions; it is a steadfast partner dedicated to nurturing teams, embracing unique cultures, and ensuring long-term success for the businesses it supports.

Investment Focus

• Early-stage tech and tech-enabled companies led by founders based in Africa and the Global African diaspora