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IoT investors in Africa

Updated 7 November 2026

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

See all 27 →The top 25
27investors on the list-7 this week
332cheques in 12 months-36% against the market
$3.9Mmedian round they joined-52% against the market median
59%wrote a cheque in 12 months
48%have led a round

The Top 25

Ordered by cheques observed, never by anything anyone paid for

Deploying now (16)

  1. 1Google for StartupsDeploying nowAccelerator · United States811$1.4Mmedian roundSept 2026last seen
  2. 2Innovate UKDeploying nowVC firm · United Kingdom704$1.2Mmedian roundOct 2026last seen
  3. 3Capital FactoryDeploying nowVC firm · United States212$6.2Mmedian roundOct 2026last seen
  4. 4GoogleDeploying nowAccelerator · United States154$40Mmedian roundNov 2026last seen
  5. 5Elemental ImpactDeploying nowVC firm · United States119$11Mmedian roundAug 2026last seen
  6. 6SE VenturesDeploying nowCorporate VC · United States112$16Mmedian roundOct 2026last seen
  7. 7Powerhouse VenturesDeploying nowVC firm · New Zealand80$3.3Mmedian roundMay 2026last seen
  8. 8Third SphereDeploying nowVC firm · United States80$5Mmedian roundAug 2026last seen
  9. 9Praetura VenturesDeploying nowVC firm · United Kingdom79$3.5Mmedian roundSept 2026last seen
  10. 10LoftyInc CapitalDeploying nowVC firm · Nigeria73$2.3Mmedian roundMay 2026last seen
  11. 1154 CollectiveDeploying nowVC firm · South Africa51$450Kmedian roundDec 2025last seen
  12. 12Elevate CapitalDeploying nowPrivate equity · Peru41$1.8Mmedian roundSept 2026last seen
  13. 13E3 CapitalDeploying nowVC firm · Kenya10$7Mmedian roundFeb 2026last seen
  14. 14Catalyst FundDeploying nowVC firm · Kenya7$1.8Mmedian roundSept 2026last seen
  15. 15Shell FoundationquietInvestment firm · United Kingdom3$11Mmedian roundMay 2025last seen
  16. 16E2JDJquietVC firm · United States2$4.2Mmedian roundMar 2025last seen
  17. 17EquatorquietVC firm · Kenya2$5Mmedian roundMar 2025last seen
  18. 18HolocenequietVC firm · South Africa2$1.6Mmedian roundNov 2025last seen
  19. 19Jozi AngelsquietAngel network · South Africa2$1Mmedian roundOct 2025last seen
  20. 20KawiSafi VenturesDeploying nowVC firm · Kenya2$45Mmedian roundFeb 2026last seen
  21. 21NEXT176quietVC firm · South Africa2$2.5Mmedian roundMar 2025last seen
  22. 22Injaro Investments LimitedquietPrivate credit · Ghana1$8.1Mmedian roundMay 2025last seen
  23. 23Octoco GroupDeploying nowVC firm1-median roundSept 2026last seen
  24. 24AionsquietVC firm1$1.6Mmedian roundJan 2025last seen
  25. 25European angel investorsquietAngel network1$8.1Mmedian roundMay 2025last seen
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Quick answers about ioT investors in Africa

Who are the most active ioT investors in Africa?

By cheques observed, the most active are Google for Startups, Innovate UK, Capital Factory, Google and Elemental Impact.

How many ioT investors in Africa are there?

27 are on record. 59% made an investment in the last 12 months and 48% have led a round.

Which stages do ioT investors in Africa back?

Of the rounds with a named stage in the last 12 months, mostly Seed (32%) and Series A (19%).

How big are the rounds ioT investors in Africa join?

The typical (median) round among the leading investors here is $4.2M.

Which sectors do ioT investors in Africa back most?

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

Which ioT investors in Africa lead the most rounds?

Praetura Ventures (4 led), E3 Capital (4 led) and Google (3 led).

Where are ioT investors in Africa based?

Among the most active, most are based in the United States (7), South Africa (4) and Kenya (4).

What have ioT investors in Africa invested in recently?

Recent rounds include Agrani Labs (Nov 2026, with Google), Foundry Robotics (Series A, Oct 2026, with SE Ventures) and Adaptavate (Other, Oct 2026, with Innovate UK).

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