Investing in African startups

 

 

APPLICATIONS OPEN

Are you a motivated tech founder with a vision to change Africa? Take your startup further with capital, expertise and connections through the Renew Venture Lab. 

Apply today to be considered for our investment pipeline.

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AN AFRICAN VENTURE LAB BY

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WHY RENEW VENTURE LAB?

Capital, Expertise and Connections

A partner that knows the continent: Renew Capital has been investing in Africa since 2012 and is embedded in 13 countries and startup ecosystems.

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

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CRITERIA

Who we’re looking for

  • Growth-oriented founders of tech-enabled, asset-light companies. 
  • Companies that have traction and are raising their first rounds of capital.

FEATURES

Investment Capital

Investment 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 unique and comprehensive business training program to support your startup's trajectory.

Networked Knowledge

Instruction and mentorship from the Renew Capital team across the African continent and successful entrepreneurs in our global investor network.

PROCESS

Pre-Lab Training

All applicants 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!