Renew Capital
General contacts
Investor type
VC
Founded
2007
AUM
$100 M
Location
Addis Ababa, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Investor profile last updated: 21 August, 2026
Profile
Our vision is to change the way the world engages Africa—from a place of giving to one of investing. Renew Capital invests capital into African opportunity while building the ecosystems and infrastructure needed to make these investments possible.
Industry
Renew Capital Funds
| Name | Type |
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Size | AUM | Launch date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Renew Venture Lab Fund 1 (RVL1)
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Venture Capital (VC)
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Consumer Products
Consumer Services (B2C)
Financial Services
Fintech
Retail
Software
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Seed
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Africa
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$5-10 m
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$100 M
|
February 2024
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FAQs about Renew Capital
Is Renew Capital a venture capital or private equity firm?
Renew Capital is a venture capital firm. It backs companies at Seed, writing tickets of $10-50 m.
Where is Renew Capital located?
Renew Capital is located in Addis Ababa, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
When was Renew Capital founded?
Renew Capital was founded in 2007.
What sectors and industries does Renew Capital invest in?
Renew Capital invests in companies and startups in Fintech, Food and Beverage, Foodtech, Healthcare Services, Media and Entertainment, Consumer Products, Consumer Services (B2C), Financial Services, Retail, Software.
What is Renew Capital geographical focus of investments?
Renew Capital invests in companies and startups in Africa.
At what stages of companies and startups does Renew Capital typically invest in?
Renew Capital invests in companies and startups at Seed.
What is the usual amount of Renew Capital investment?
Renew Capital usually invests $10-50 m on average.
What is the amount of assets of under management (AUM) for Renew Capital?
Renew Capital has around $100m assets under management.
When was Renew Capital last fund created?
Renew Capital last fund was created/launched in 2024-02-13
What are the contacts of Renew Capital?
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