Launch Africa
Investor profile | Builders Republic
About
Launch Africa Ventures is a leading pan‑African venture capital fund focused on closing the seed and pre‑Series A funding gap. Founded in 2020, it invests in early‑stage, technology‑driven startups across multiple sectors and African countries, backing founders tackling meaningful continental challenges.
Key facts
- Type
- Venture Capital
- Stages
- Seed,Series A
- Sectors
- Agnostic,B2B,Business management software,Marketplace,Software / SaaS,Vertical SaaS,Advertising / Media,Agritech,AI & Automation,Beauty / Fashion,Blockchain / Crypto,Data & Infrastructure,Cyber & Security,Defense,Education,Energy,Fintech & Insurtech,Foodtech,Gaming,Hospitality / Tourism / Travel,Future of work / HR,Industry & Manufacturing,Legaltech / Regtech,Logistics / Supply chain,Martech,Mobility & Transportation,Proptech / Construction,Retail / Future of Commerce,Digital health,Business Services
- Headquarters
- Mauritius
- Offices
- Ebene
- Geographic focus
- France,Africa
- Lead / Follow
- Can lead and follow
- Ticket size
- 0.2M€ – 0.5M€
- Assets under management
- 40M€
- Founded
- 2020
Track record
- Portfolio companies: 165
Notable investments in France
Upfund, Julaya, NextProtein
Key differentiators
Seed Specialist