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Safaricom Spark Fund

Investor type

VC

Founded

1997

AUM

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Location

Nairobi, Nairobi County, Kenya

Investment Ticket

$1-5 m

Investment Stage

Series B

Region of investment

Africa
Investor profile last updated: 30 August, 2026

Profile

Safaricom is the leading provider of converged communication solutions in Kenya. In addition to providing a broad range of first-class products and services for Telephony, Broadband Internet and Financial services, Safaricom seeks to uplift the welfare of Kenyans through value-added services and support for community projects. With over 29 Million subscribers and an estimated market share of 67%, the Company has the widest modern mobile network coverage in Kenya and prides in its experienced shareholders, attractive tariffs, a nationwide network of effective dealers, high caliber staff and management enabling it to maintain its position as the region’s mobile market leader.

Industry

Internet and Web Services Mobile/Apps Telecommunications Financial Services Fintech Food and Beverage Foodtech Marketing and Advertising AdTech

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Peter Ndegwa CEO
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Francis Mwaura Head of Investment Review, Strategy and Technology Finance Business Partner
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FAQs about Safaricom Spark Fund

Safaricom Spark Fund is a venture capital firm. It backs companies at Series B, writing tickets of $1-5 m.
Safaricom Spark Fund is located in Nairobi, Nairobi County, Kenya.
Safaricom Spark Fund was founded in 1997.
Safaricom Spark Fund invests in companies and startups in Internet and Web Services, Mobile/Apps, Telecommunications, Financial Services, Fintech, Food and Beverage, Foodtech, Marketing and Advertising, AdTech.
Safaricom Spark Fund invests in companies and startups in Africa.
Safaricom Spark Fund invests in companies and startups at Series B.
Safaricom Spark Fund usually invests $1-5 m on average.
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