Launch Africa Ventures

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Investor type

Founded

2020

AUM

$36 M

Location

Mauritius, Ebene, Mauritius

Investment Ticket

$1-5 m

Investment Stage

Seed Series A

Region of investment

North America Europe Africa

Investor profile last updated: 27 August, 2026

Profile

Launch Africa Ventures is a Pan-African venture capital fund based in Mauritius, founded in 2020 by Zachariah George and Janade Du Plessis. Both founders have extensive experience in early-stage venture capital in Africa, having been active in the field since 2014. The firm is distinguished by its commitment to addressing the funding gap for Seed and pre-Series A startups across the continent, leveraging a high touch, high scale approach to support promising entrepreneurs.

The firm invests in a variety of sectors, focusing on Seed and pre-Series A stages. Launch Africa Ventures has raised just over US$36 million in its first fund, deploying US$31 million into 133 startups across 22 countries. Their investment strategy emphasizes building strong relationships and democratizing access to venture capital, which they believe is essential for fostering innovation and growth in Africa.

Notable investments include: YAPILI - health tech platform, Kudi - payment solutions provider, and Paystack - payment processing company. Launch Africa Ventures aims to nurture top-performing portfolio companies and convert investments into distributions while launching new funds to further support the African startup ecosystem.

Industry

Mobility Business Services (B2B) Education Edtech E-commerce/Marketplace Fashion/Beauty Financial Services Fintech Food and Beverage Internet and Web Services Software Transportation AI HealthTech

Contacts

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Zachariah George Managing Partner

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Janade Du Plessis Co-Founder and Managing Partner

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FAQs about Launch Africa Ventures

Is Launch Africa Ventures a venture capital or private equity firm?

Launch Africa Ventures is a venture capital firm. It backs companies at Seed and Series A, writing tickets of $1-5 m.

Where is Launch Africa Ventures located?

Launch Africa Ventures is located in Mauritius, Ebene, Mauritius.

When was Launch Africa Ventures founded?

Launch Africa Ventures was founded in 2020.

What sectors and industries does Launch Africa Ventures invest in?

Launch Africa Ventures invests in companies and startups in Mobility, Business Services (B2B), Education, Edtech, E-commerce/Marketplace, Fashion/Beauty, Financial Services, Fintech, Food and Beverage, Internet and Web Services, Software, Transportation, AI, HealthTech.

What is Launch Africa Ventures geographical focus of investments?

Launch Africa Ventures invests in companies and startups in North America, Europe, Africa.

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

Launch Africa Ventures invests in companies and startups at Seed, Series A.

What is the usual amount of Launch Africa Ventures investment?

Launch Africa Ventures usually invests $1-5 m on average.

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

Launch Africa Ventures has around $36m assets under management.

What are the contacts of Launch Africa Ventures?

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