Africa's Business Heroes
Overview
Africa's Business Heroes is the Jack Ma Foundation's flagship philanthropic program in Africa that supports entrepreneurs by providing grant funding, training, and mentorship.
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Access Rwanda | Nov 2019 | Grant | Co-investor |
| Solutech Limited | Mar 2025 | Grant | Co-investor |
| FreezeLink | - | Grant | Co-investor |
| Mukuru Clean Stoves | Nov 2021 | Grant | Co-investor |
| NovFeed | Dec 2025 | Grant | Lead |
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Key People
Justin Dralaze
Creative Director
Anysie Ishimwe
Strategic Partnerships & Community Growth Consultant
Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is Africa's Business Heroes based?
Africa's Business Heroes is headquartered in Hangzhou, China.
When was Africa's Business Heroes founded?
Africa's Business Heroes was founded in 2019.
How many portfolio companies does Africa's Business Heroes have?
Africa's Business Heroes has 8 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Africa's Business Heroes's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Water Access Rwanda, Solutech Limited, FreezeLink, Mukuru Clean Stoves, NovFeed.
What was Africa's Business Heroes's most recent investment shown here?
Africa's Business Heroes's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in NovFeed in 2025.
What sectors does Africa's Business Heroes focus on?
Africa's Business Heroes focuses on Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Enterprise Software, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Consumer & Commerce, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce.
What company stages does Africa's Business Heroes focus on?
Stage focus information for Africa's Business Heroes is not publicly available.