Investing in the future of African business

 

 

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The 2024 Renew Venture Lab has begun! If you’re looking for opportunities for investment and training, please click “Apply” and tell us about your startup.

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AN AFRICAN VENTURE LAB BY

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Training &
Investment 
Capital

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A partner that knows the continent: Renew Capital has been investing in Africa since 2012.

The Renew Venture Lab allows startups to tap into an experienced investment team across Africa, experienced startup executives, and partners and investors from around the world.

 
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Who we’re looking for

Growth-oriented founders of tech-enabled, asset-light companies. 

Companies that have traction and that are raising their first rounds of capital.

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Investment Capital

We invest between $50K and $300K in each startup, depending on Renew Capital’s assessment of growth potential.

 

Training for Rapid Growth

Growth tools, management tactics and pitch coaching: a comprehensive business training program to support your startup's growth.
 
 

Networked Knowledge

Instruction, coaching and mentorship from Renew Capital staff spread across the African continent. Select companies may receive additional mentorship from successful entrepreneurs in our global investor network.

 

Pre-Lab
Training

All who sign up will be invited to learn:

- How Renew Capital and other investment firms operate

- The basic steps of the investment process

- The key documents involved in the investment process

- What happens after you receive an investment 

Venture Lab

Selected startups will be invited to the Renew Venture Lab - a training series to prepare your company for potential investment.

The Renew Venture Lab offers a blend of online and live training, featuring coaching sessions delivered by the Renew Capital team.

Pitching

Shortlisted startups in the Renew Venture Lab will be invited to pitch to our investment committee.

Investment

Renew Capital invests between $50K and $300K in companies that have been selected for investment and passed due diligence.

Companies may qualify for larger rounds of funding from Renew Capital's follow-on fund as they continue to scale their business.

If you're ready to reshape the future of Africa, we're ready to help you make it happen!