Persistent
Overview
Persistent is a climate-focused venture builder and investment firm that provides capital and operational support to early-stage companies in Africa.
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dodai | Apr 2026 | Series A | Co-investor |
| TRí | Jul 2022 | Pre Seed | Co-investor |
| SolarTaxi | Jul 2022 | Seed | Lead |
| CarbonClear | May 2022 | Convertible Debt | Co-investor |
| Zonful Energy | Nov 2018 | Series A | Co-investor |
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Key People
Tobias Ruckstuhl
Managing Partner
Toukam Ngoufanke
Partner
Wairimu Karanja
Partner, Chief Legal Officer
Kazuomi Kaneto
Director
Thomas Gallas
Principal
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Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is Persistent based?
Persistent is headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya.
When was Persistent founded?
Persistent was founded in 2012.
How many portfolio companies does Persistent have?
Persistent has 17 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Persistent's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Dodai, TRí, SolarTaxi, CarbonClear, Zonful Energy.
What was Persistent's most recent investment shown here?
Persistent's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Dodai in 2026.
What sectors does Persistent focus on?
Persistent focuses on Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Enterprise Software, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, FinTech, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, FinTech, FinTech, Enterprise Software, Consumer & Commerce, FinTech, Energy & Sustainability.
What company stages does Persistent focus on?
Persistent typically invests at the Early stage.
What is Persistent's AUM?
Persistent's assets under management are estimated between $175.0M and $175.0M.