Innovest Afrika
Overview
Innovest Afrika is a Houston-based nonprofit venture platform and early-stage investor that operates a global accelerator, Innovest Ignite, for pre-seed and seed stage startups founded by people of African descent. It also invests directly through its Innovest Afrika Catalyst Fund.
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jahazii | Oct 2025 | Pre Seed | Co-investor |
| Blueroomcare | Jul 2024 | Pre Seed | Co-investor |
Key People
Femi Moito
Founder CEO
Oluwafeyisayo Ajakaiye
Venture Capital
Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is Innovest Afrika based?
Innovest Afrika is headquartered in Houston, Texas, United States.
When was Innovest Afrika founded?
Innovest Afrika was founded in 2023.
How many portfolio companies does Innovest Afrika have?
Innovest Afrika has 2 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Innovest Afrika's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Jahazii, Blueroomcare.
What was Innovest Afrika's most recent investment shown here?
Innovest Afrika's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Jahazii in 2025.
What sectors does Innovest Afrika focus on?
Innovest Afrika focuses on Healthcare & Life Sciences, FinTech, Enterprise Software.
What company stages does Innovest Afrika focus on?
Innovest Afrika typically invests at the Early stage.