Investor Lists

Fintech investors in Africa

Updated 7 November 2026

Firms observed backing a fintech company in Africa in the last two years, wherever the firm is based.

See all 399 →The top 25
399investors on the list+1 this week
5,557cheques in 12 months-19% against the market
$8Mmedian round they joined+0% against the market median
67%wrote a cheque in 12 months
44%have led a round

The Top 25

Ordered by cheques observed, never by anything anyone paid for

Deploying now (25)

  1. 1Y CombinatorDeploying nowAccelerator · United States6,412$3Mmedian roundOct 2026last seen
  2. 2TechstarsDeploying nowVC firm · United States2,989$1.2Mmedian roundNov 2026last seen
  3. 3500 GlobalDeploying nowAngel · United States2,140$3.6Mmedian roundOct 2026last seen
  4. 4Andreessen HorowitzDeploying nowVC firm · United States1,661$27Mmedian roundNov 2026last seen
  5. 5Alumni VenturesDeploying nowVC firm · United States1,598$12Mmedian roundNov 2026last seen
  6. 6Plug and PlayDeploying nowAccelerator · United States1,561$5Mmedian roundNov 2026last seen
  7. 7General CatalystDeploying nowVC firm · United States1,387$27Mmedian roundNov 2026last seen
  8. 8AccelDeploying nowVC firm · United States1,341$32Mmedian roundNov 2026last seen
  9. 9BpifranceDeploying nowGovernment · France1,151$4.5Mmedian roundOct 2026last seen
  10. 10Founders FundDeploying nowVC firm · United States1,122$15Mmedian roundOct 2026last seen
  11. 11Bessemer Venture PartnersDeploying nowVC firm · United States1,038$30Mmedian roundNov 2026last seen
  12. 12MassChallengeDeploying nowAccelerator · United States984$1.8Mmedian roundSept 2026last seen
  13. 13Kima VenturesDeploying nowVC firm · France859$4.2Mmedian roundNov 2026last seen
  14. 14Google for StartupsDeploying nowAccelerator · United States811$1.4Mmedian roundSept 2026last seen
  15. 15Tiger Global ManagementDeploying nowVC firm · United States773$47Mmedian roundNov 2026last seen
  16. 16AntlerDeploying nowVC firm · United Kingdom729$1Mmedian roundNov 2026last seen
  17. 17Bossa InvestDeploying nowVC firm · Brazil657$6.7Mmedian roundOct 2026last seen
  18. 18Liquid 2 VenturesDeploying nowVC firm · United States636$7Mmedian roundOct 2026last seen
  19. 19Tengxun TouziDeploying nowVC firm · China553$50Mmedian roundNov 2026last seen
  20. 20Goodwater CapitalDeploying nowVC firm · United States526$4.1Mmedian roundSept 2026last seen
  21. 21B CapitalDeploying nowVC firm · United States495$14Mmedian roundOct 2026last seen
  22. 22Global Founders CapitalDeploying nowVC firm · Germany461$7Mmedian roundOct 2026last seen
  23. 23Lux CapitalDeploying nowVC firm · United States445$30Mmedian roundNov 2026last seen
  24. 24Partech VenturesDeploying nowVC firm · France444$15Mmedian roundOct 2026last seen
  25. 25SpeedinvestDeploying nowVC firm · Austria345$6.7Mmedian roundNov 2026last seen
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Quick answers about fintech investors in Africa

Who are the most active fintech investors in Africa?

By cheques observed, the most active are Y Combinator, Techstars, 500 Global, Andreessen Horowitz and Alumni Ventures.

How many fintech investors in Africa are there?

399 are on record. 67% made an investment in the last 12 months and 44% have led a round.

Which stages do fintech investors in Africa back?

Of the rounds with a named stage in the last 12 months, mostly Seed (26%) and Series A (22%).

How big are the rounds fintech investors in Africa join?

The typical (median) round among the leading investors here is $7M.

Which sectors do fintech investors in Africa back most?

In the last 12 months, mostly AI, Fintech and Big Data & Analytics.

Which fintech investors in Africa lead the most rounds?

Andreessen Horowitz (114 led), Accel (103 led) and General Catalyst (97 led).

Where are fintech investors in Africa based?

Among the most active, most are based in the United States (17), France (3) and the United Kingdom (1).

What have fintech investors in Africa invested in recently?

Recent rounds include Banesco Banco Múltiple (Debt, Nov 2026, with PROPARCO), Water Ledger Global (Other, Nov 2026, with Launch Africa) and Thinking Machines Lab (Other, Nov 2026, with Accel).

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