AfriLeap Fund I
Investing in Africa’s next generation of informal economy and climate innovators
AfriLeap Fund I is a registered investment vehicle that provides:
- – Capital: Equity/debt to early-stage startups
- – Focus Areas: Informal economy + climate ventures in Africa
- – Stage: Typically pre-seed to Series A
Our Investment Thesis
- Focus Sectors:
- 🛒 Informal retail tech
- ⚡ Clean energy access
- 🌱 Climate-smart agriculture
- 📱 Fintech for underserved
- What We Look For:
- ✅ African-based teams
- ✅ Traction in informal markets
- ✅ Scalable impact model
Our Investment Focus
🛒 Informal Retail Tech
Empowering micro-entrepreneurs and informal supply chains across Africa.
⚡ Clean Energy Access
Affordable, scalable energy solutions for underserved communities.
🌱 Climate-Smart Agriculture
Tech helping smallholders adapt to climate change and boost yields.
📱 Inclusive Fintech
Financial tools designed for Africa’s informal economy and unbanked users.
Our Portfolio
Selected startups we’ve backed across Africa
MobiFarm
Kenya
Connects smallholders to markets via mobile platform.
📍 10K+ farmers served
SunPesa
Nigeria
Pay-as-you-go solar for informal businesses.
☀️ 5MW deployed
Kwenda
South Africa
Last-mile delivery network for townships.
🚚 200+ drivers onboarded
EcoTaka
Kenya
Carbon credits for informal waste collectors.
♻️ 500T+ plastic diverted
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