What does Launch Africa do?

Launch Africa Ventures is a Mauritius-based venture capital firm established in 2020 by Zachariah George and Janade Du Plessis. The firm focuses on addressing the funding gap for Seed and pre-Series A startups across Africa through equity investments. With over a decade of experience in venture building, Launch Africa has invested in more than 150 startups across 22 countries, deploying US$31 million from its first fund of US$36 million. The firm emphasizes a high-touch approach and strong relationships with founders, providing not only capital but also strategic support for product development and market entry. Launch Africa Ventures is actively raising its second fund, targeting US$75 million, to continue supporting high-potential early-stage tech startups. In the first half of 2024, it was recognized as Africa's most active VC investor, making 12 investments in early-stage tech startups, focusing on innovation that drives economic transformation and job creation across Sub-Saharan Africa.