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Investors in Africa

Updated 7 November 2026

Firms observed in a round raised by a company in Africa in the last two years, wherever the firm itself is based. Who writes cheques into the region, not who has an office there.

See all 769 →The top 25
769investors on the list-4 this week
8,182cheques in 12 months-15% against the market
$6.8Mmedian round they joined-15% against the market median
68%wrote a cheque in 12 months
42%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. 4Sequoia CapitalDeploying nowVC firm · United States2,099$35Mmedian roundNov 2026last seen
  5. 5Andreessen HorowitzDeploying nowVC firm · United States1,661$27Mmedian roundNov 2026last seen
  6. 6Alumni VenturesDeploying nowVC firm · United States1,598$12Mmedian roundNov 2026last seen
  7. 7Plug and PlayDeploying nowAccelerator · United States1,561$5Mmedian roundNov 2026last seen
  8. 8General CatalystDeploying nowVC firm · United States1,387$27Mmedian roundNov 2026last seen
  9. 9SV AngelDeploying nowVC firm · United States1,349$18Mmedian roundOct 2026last seen
  10. 10AccelDeploying nowVC firm · United States1,341$32Mmedian roundNov 2026last seen
  11. 11BpifranceDeploying nowGovernment · France1,151$4.5Mmedian roundOct 2026last seen
  12. 12Founders FundDeploying nowVC firm · United States1,122$15Mmedian roundOct 2026last seen
  13. 13Bessemer Venture PartnersDeploying nowVC firm · United States1,038$30Mmedian roundNov 2026last seen
  14. 14Index VenturesDeploying nowVC firm · United Kingdom1,027$31Mmedian roundNov 2026last seen
  15. 15GaingelsDeploying nowPrivate equity · United States1,010$8Mmedian roundOct 2026last seen
  16. 16MassChallengeDeploying nowAccelerator · United States984$1.8Mmedian roundSept 2026last seen
  17. 17SOSVDeploying nowVC firm · United States951$2.5Mmedian roundNov 2026last seen
  18. 18Kima VenturesDeploying nowVC firm · France859$4.2Mmedian roundNov 2026last seen
  19. 19FJ LabsDeploying nowVC firm · United States849$11Mmedian roundOct 2026last seen
  20. 20Google for StartupsDeploying nowAccelerator · United States811$1.4Mmedian roundSept 2026last seen
  21. 21First Round CapitalDeploying nowVC firm · United States807$18Mmedian roundOct 2026last seen
  22. 22Tiger Global ManagementDeploying nowVC firm · United States773$47Mmedian roundNov 2026last seen
  23. 23AntlerDeploying nowVC firm · United Kingdom729$1Mmedian roundNov 2026last seen
  24. 24CrowdcubeDeploying nowVC firm · United Kingdom715$615Kmedian roundSept 2026last seen
  25. 25Innovate UKDeploying nowVC firm · United Kingdom704$1.2Mmedian roundOct 2026last seen
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Quick answers about investors in Africa

Who are the most active investors in Africa?

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

How many investors in Africa are there?

769 are on record. 68% made an investment in the last 12 months and 42% have led a round.

Which stages do investors in Africa back?

Of the rounds with a named stage in the last 12 months, mostly Seed (27%) and Series A (22%).

How big are the rounds investors in Africa join?

The typical (median) round among the leading investors here is $8M.

Which sectors do investors in Africa back most?

In the last 12 months, mostly AI, Fintech and Biotech.

Which investors in Africa lead the most rounds?

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

Where are investors in Africa based?

Among the most active, most are based in the United States (19), the United Kingdom (4) and France (2).

What have 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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