Seedstars Africa Ventures
Overview
Seedstars Africa Ventures is an early-stage venture capital fund investing in high-growth, tech-enabled companies active across Sub-Saharan Africa. The fund was created in partnership with Seedstars, an emerging markets accelerator, and LBO France, a multi-specialist investment platform. It targets Seed and Series A rounds and is sector-agnostic, focusing on businesses that address basic needs and improve efficiency. The fund, known as Seedstars Africa Ventures I, has a target size of $80 million and announced a first close of $42 million in December 2024. The fund is anchored by and part of LBO France.
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ampersand | Aug 2025 | Early Funding | Co-investor |
| Kuunda | Oct 2025 | Early Funding | Co-investor |
| Beacon Power Services | Nov 2024 | Series A | Co-investor |
| Shamba Pride | Jan 2024 | Pre Seed | Co-investor |
Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is Seedstars Africa Ventures based?
Seedstars Africa Ventures is headquartered in Paris, Île-de-France, France.
When was Seedstars Africa Ventures founded?
Seedstars Africa Ventures was founded in 2020.
How many portfolio companies does Seedstars Africa Ventures have?
Seedstars Africa Ventures has 4 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Seedstars Africa Ventures's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Ampersand, Kuunda, Beacon Power Services, Shamba Pride.
What was Seedstars Africa Ventures's most recent investment shown here?
Seedstars Africa Ventures's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Kuunda in 2025.
What sectors does Seedstars Africa Ventures focus on?
Seedstars Africa Ventures focuses on FinTech, Energy & Sustainability, Consumer & Commerce, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Energy & Sustainability, Enterprise Software, FinTech, Enterprise Software.
What company stages does Seedstars Africa Ventures focus on?
Seedstars Africa Ventures typically invests at the Early stage.