Future Africa

Q: When was Future Africa last fund created?

Future Africa last fund was created/launched in 2022-05-10.

General contacts

Investor type

Founded

2019

AUM

$30 M

Location

Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria

Investment Ticket

$10-50 m

Investment Stage

Pre-seed Seed

Region of investment

Africa

Investor profile last updated: 21 August, 2026

Profile

Future Africa is a venture capital firm based in Nigeria, founded in 2019. The firm focuses on investing in mission-driven founders who are building technology-enabled businesses across Africa. Future Africa aims to increase the continent's contribution to global GDP by supporting startups that address significant challenges while generating financial returns.

The firm offers a range of services to its portfolio companies, including capital deployment, coaching, and access to a community of advisors. Future Africa invests in various technology sectors, with a particular emphasis on financial services, communications, life sciences, business services, and consumer products. The firm operates exclusively in Africa, targeting startups in areas such as fintech, healthtech, and edtech.

Future Africa is guided by principles that emphasize courage, commitment to sustainable solutions, and collaboration. Its portfolio companies work on critical issues like payment infrastructure, agricultural supply chain optimization, and technology development, contributing to the growth of Africa's digital economy.

Industry

Education Financial Services Fintech Food and Beverage Foodtech Healthcare Services SaaS Software Transportation HealthTech Edtech Media and Entertainment Digital Logistics

Future Africa Funds

Name	Type	Industry	Stage	Region	Size	AUM	Launch date
Future Africa Fund I	Venture Capital (VC)	Edtech Financial Services Fintech Food and Beverage Foodtech Media and Entertainment SaaS Software	Pre-seed Seed	Africa	$5-10 m	$30 M	April 2020
Future Africa Fund II	Venture Capital (VC)	Digital Education Financial Services Fintech Food and Beverage Foodtech Media and Entertainment HealthTech Logistics	Pre-seed Seed	Africa	$5-10 m	—	May 2022

Contacts

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FAQs about Future Africa

Is Future Africa a venture capital or private equity firm?

Future Africa is a venture capital firm. It backs companies at Pre-seed and Seed, writing tickets of $10-50 m.

Where is Future Africa located?

Future Africa is located in Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria.

When was Future Africa founded?

Future Africa was founded in 2019.

What sectors and industries does Future Africa invest in?

Future Africa invests in companies and startups in Education, Financial Services, Fintech, Food and Beverage, Foodtech, Healthcare Services, SaaS, Software, Transportation, HealthTech, Edtech, Media and Entertainment, Digital, Logistics.

What is Future Africa geographical focus of investments?

Future Africa invests in companies and startups in Africa.

At what stages of companies and startups does Future Africa typically invest in?

Future Africa invests in companies and startups at Pre-seed, Seed.

What is the usual amount of Future Africa investment?

Future Africa usually invests $10-50 m on average.

What is the amount of assets of under management (AUM) for Future Africa?

Future Africa has around $30m assets under management.

When was Future Africa last fund created?

Future Africa last fund was created/launched in 2022-05-10

What are the contacts of Future Africa?

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