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BFA Global

BFA Global

Overview

BFA Global is an impact innovation firm founded in 2006 that combines research, advisory, venture building, and investment expertise to support startups and build a more inclusive, equitable, and resilient future in emerging markets.

Year Founded

2006

Portfolio Companies

47

Investments

BFA Global investments
CompanyDateStageLead
WasokoMar 2022Series B-
KarmaLifeJun 2020AcceleratorLead
Octavia CarbonOct 2024SeedCo-investor
Biobuu LimitedMay 2024VC RoundLead
RxPostJan 2025Pre SeedCo-investor
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Key People

MSc Mide Alonge

Senior Venture Partner

Michelle Hassan

Interim Head Of Ventures, Director- Jobtech Alliance, Kenya Country Manager, Principal Consultant

Sector & Stage Mix

Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.

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SeedSeries ASeries BGrowth

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Investment Activity

Yearly cadence, pace, and funding raised over time.

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2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026

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FAQ

Where is BFA Global based?

BFA Global is headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya.

When was BFA Global founded?

BFA Global was founded in 2006.

How many portfolio companies does BFA Global have?

BFA Global has 47 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.

What are some companies in BFA Global's portfolio?

Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Wasoko, KarmaLife, Octavia Carbon, Biobuu Limited, RxPost.

What was BFA Global's most recent investment shown here?

BFA Global's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in RxPost in 2025.

What sectors does BFA Global focus on?

BFA Global focuses on Healthcare & Life Sciences, FinTech, Real Estate & PropTech, FinTech, FinTech, FinTech, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, FinTech, Consumer & Commerce, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, FinTech, FinTech, Energy & Sustainability, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Consumer & Commerce, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Energy & Sustainability, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Consumer & Commerce, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Enterprise Software, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, FinTech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Energy & Sustainability, Consumer & Commerce, Enterprise Software, Energy & Sustainability, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, FinTech, Consumer & Commerce, FinTech, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Enterprise Software, Consumer & Commerce, FinTech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Energy & Sustainability, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, FinTech, FinTech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, FinTech, Consumer & Commerce, Enterprise Software, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Cybersecurity, Consumer & Commerce, FinTech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, FinTech, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Energy & Sustainability, Enterprise Software.

What company stages does BFA Global focus on?

BFA Global typically invests at the Early stage.

What is BFA Global's AUM?

BFA Global's assets under management are estimated between $10.4M and $30.0M.

Firmographic Details

HeadquartersNairobi
Year Founded2006

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