Savannah Fund
Overview
Savannah Fund is a seed capital fund founded in 2012, specializing in investments in early-stage, high-growth technology startups in sub-Saharan Africa. Initially an accelerator, the firm transitioned to a venture capital model in 2016. The fund focuses on sectors including Fintech, Education, Logistics/E-Commerce, SaaS, Healthcare, and Agtech. It primarily invests in core markets like Kenya, Nigeria, and South Africa, with plans to expand into other emerging African tech hubs.
Portfolio Companies
21
Website
savannah.vcInvestments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guidewheel | Jul 2021 | Series A | Co-investor |
| SENDY | Nov 2015 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Smile ID | May 2017 | Accelerator | Co-investor |
| Datafree Technologies | Aug 2012 | Series A | Co-investor |
| FlexClub | Mar 2019 | Seed | Co-investor |
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Key People
Paul Bragiel
Founding Partner
Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is Savannah Fund based?
Savannah Fund is headquartered in Ebene, Plaines Wilhems, Mauritius.
When was Savannah Fund founded?
Founding year information for Savannah Fund is not publicly available.
How many portfolio companies does Savannah Fund have?
Savannah Fund has 21 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Savannah Fund's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Guidewheel, SENDY, Smile ID, Datafree Technologies, FlexClub.
What was Savannah Fund's most recent investment shown here?
Savannah Fund's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Guidewheel in 2021.
What sectors does Savannah Fund focus on?
Savannah Fund focuses on Enterprise Software, FinTech, Enterprise Software, Consumer & Commerce, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Telecommunications & Networking, FinTech, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Healthcare & Life Sciences, FinTech, Consumer & Commerce, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Crypto & Web3, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Real Estate & PropTech, FinTech, FinTech, Telecommunications & Networking, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Consumer & Commerce, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Energy & Sustainability, Enterprise Software, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Consumer & Commerce, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Cybersecurity, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Telecommunications & Networking, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software.
What company stages does Savannah Fund focus on?
Savannah Fund typically invests at the Early stage.
What is Savannah Fund's AUM?
Savannah Fund's assets under management are estimated between $35.0M and $35.0M.