Chanzo Capital
www.chanzocapital.comChanzo Capital invests in high-tech startups and scaleups across Kenya, Ivory Coast, Nigeria, Ghana, and South Africa (the 'KINGS' of Africa's digital economy), deploying capital from Seed ($50K-$500K) through Series A-C ($500K-$5M) stages.
Check Size
$50K - $5M
Focus Areas
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See If You're a MatchInvestment Thesis
Chanzo Capital operates on a holistic investment model that goes beyond traditional capital provision. The firm believes in investing ‘Capital, Capacity and Community’ in high-growth technology startups and scaleups across Africa’s digital economy leaders. Their philosophy emphasizes developing portfolio companies through strengthened leadership, corporate governance, and organizational restructuring, while simultaneously building the broader African tech ecosystem through community-building initiatives like Angel Fair Africa.
What Sets Them Apart
- Three-pillar investment approach: Capital, Capacity, and Community - not just funding but active management development and ecosystem building
- Geographic focus on the 'KINGS' - the five countries representing the core of Africa's digital economy
- Angel Fair Africa flagship event, which has facilitated $23M in investments and achieved 1 exit over six years
- Deep operational expertise from Managing Partner Eric Osiakwan with 25 years across 32 African countries and pioneer background in African ISPs and infrastructure
- Active capacity-building through strengthening senior management teams and introducing corporate governance structures
- Ecosystem-level commitment evidenced by co-founding angelafrica.net, an Africa-wide angel investor network
Portfolio Highlights
Hubtel
Fintech
HotelOnline
E Commerce
Finaccess
Fintech
eCampus
Edtech
Zulzi
E Commerce
Forhey
Unknown
Farmerline
Agtech
Amp.it
Unknown
+ 4 more companies in their portfolio
Investment Team
6 Partners at Chanzo Capital
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