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The venture capital ecosystem in Nairobi has undergone major growth over the last decade.

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7 Venture Capital Firms in Nairobi

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1) Enterprise Ireland

Enterprise Ireland

Enterprise Ireland is a government organisation that provides investment support and opportunities for founders looking to build their businesses in Ireland.

Details of the VC firm:

  • Country: Ireland, Germany, Hungary, Denmark, France, Netherlands, Italy, Sweden, Spain, Czechia, United Kingdom, Belgium, Poland, Brazil, USA, Canada, United Arab Emirates, Australia, China, Japan, Singapore, Vietnam, India, South Korea, Saudi Arabia, Nigeria, South Africa, Kenya
  • City: Dublin, Düsseldorf, Budapest, Paris, Amsterdam, Milan, Stockholm, Madrid, Prague, London, Brussels, Warsaw, São Paulo, Austin, Toronto, New York, Dubai, Sydney, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Singapore, Ho Chi Minh City, Beijing, Mumbai, Seoul, Riyadh, Lagos, Johannesburg, Nairobi, Shannon, København
  • Started in: 1998
  • Industries: Life Sciences, Industrial
  • Stages: Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C
  • Maximum check size: €50,000
  • Number of investments: 686
  • Number of exits: 78
  • Funds raised: €216,100,000
  • 3 remarkable investments: Profitero, Immersive VR Education, Invinity Energy Systems PLC

You can find their website here.

You can send them an email at equitydept@enterprise-ireland.com.

2) Antler

Antler

Antler is a venture capital firm providing early-stage investments and global residency programs to support founders worldwide.

Details of the VC firm:

  • Country: Singapore, Germany, Netherlands, Denmark, Portugal, United Kingdom, Spain, Norway, France, Sweden, Australia, India, Vietnam, Indonesia, South Korea, Japan, USA, Canada, Kenya
  • City: Berlin, Amsterdam, Copenhagen, Lisbon, London, Madrid, Oslo, Stockholm, Paris, Bangalore, Ho Chi Minh City, Jakarta, Seoul, Tokyo, Austin, Boulder, New York, São Paulo, Toronto, Nairobi, Sydney
  • Started in: 2017
  • Founders: Magnus Grimeland,Fridtjof Berge, Dilan Mizrakli Landgraff, Vegard Medbo, Jussi Salovaara
  • Industries: AI & ML, Consumer, Crypto & Blockchain, Cybersecurity, E-Commerce, Fintech, SaaS, Gaming, Proptech & Real Estate, Internet & Mobile, Food & Beverage, Supply Chain & Logistics, Healthcare, Media
  • Stages: Pre-Seed, Seed, Early Stage
  • Number of investments: 365
  • Number of exits: 3
  • Funds raised: $82,200,000
  • 3 remarkable investments: ChatFood, Baselime, Genuine Taste

You can find their website here.

You can send them an email at hello@antler.co.

3) Goodwell Investments

Goodwell Investments

Goodwell Investments is an early-stage investment fund backing founders serving underserved communities in India and Africa.

Details of the VC firm:

  • Country: Netherlands, Kenya
  • City: Nairobi, Amsterdam
  • Started in: 2005
  • Founders: Wilhelmus Van Der Beek
  • Industries: Internet & Mobile, Agriculture, Fintech
  • Stages: Early Stage
  • Minimum check size: $250,000
  • Maximum check size: $5,000,000
  • Number of investments: 58
  • Number of exits: 15
  • Funds raised: $70,000,000
  • 3 remarkable investments: MFS Africa, Inclusivity Solutions, Tomato jos

You can find their website here.

You can send them an email at info@goodwell.nl.

4) EchoVC Partners

EchoVC Partners

With offices in Africa, the UK and the US, EchoVC is a technology-focused venture capital investing in diverse founding teams.

Details of the VC firm:

  • Country: Nigeria, Kenya, United Kingdom
  • City: Lagos, Nairobi, London
  • Started in: 2011
  • Founders: Eghosa Omoigui
  • Industries: Fintech, DTC, Media, Entertainment, Transportation, Energy
  • Stages: Seed, Early Stage
  • Minimum check size: $50,000
  • Maximum check size: $20,000,000
  • Number of investments: 41
  • Number of exits: 7
  • Funds raised: $41,000,000
  • 3 remarkable investments: Migo, Ponto, TradeX

You can find their website here.

You can send them an email at founders@echovc.com.

5) TLcom

TLcom

TLcom Capital has been backing tech entrepreneurs from the US, Europe and Africa since 1999.

Details of the VC firm:

  • Country: Nigeria, Kenya, United Kingdom
  • City: Lagos, Nairobi, London
  • Started in: 1999
  • Founders: Maurizio Caio
  • Industries: Media, Internet & Mobile, DTC, Supply Chain & Logistics, Transportation, Education, InsurTech, Healthcare, Automative
  • Stages: Early Stage, Late Stage
  • Minimum check size: $500,000
  • Maximum check size: $10,000,000
  • Number of investments: 29
  • Number of exits: 15
  • Funds raised: $300,000,000
  • 3 remarkable investments: Kobo, Cuebiq, uLesson

You can find their website here.

You can send them an email at info@tlcomcapital.com.

6) Novastar Ventures Ltd

Novastar Ventures Ltd

Novastar Ventures invests in companies transforming the African market.

Details of the VC firm:

  • Country: Kenya, Nigeria, United Kingdom
  • City: Nairobi, Lagos, London
  • Started in: 2014
  • Founders: Steve Beck, Andrew Carruthers
  • Industries: Fintech, Supply Chain & Logistics, Healthcare, InsurTech, Education, SaaS
  • Stages: Early Stage
  • Minimum check size: $200,000
  • Maximum check size: $7,000,000
  • Number of investments: 20
  • Number of exits: 1
  • Funds raised: $200,000,000
  • 3 remarkable investments: TradeDepot, Paygo, Komaza

You can find their website here.

You can send them an email at info@novastarventures.com.

7) Afvest Invest

Afvest Invest

Founded in 2012, Afvest invests in opportunities in East Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa.

Details of the VC firm:

  • Country: Kenya
  • City: Nairobi
  • Started in: 2012
  • Founders: David Ngaine
  • Industries: Proptech & Real Estate, Fintech, Education, E-Commerce, Social, Productivity, Internet & Mobile, Energy
  • Stages: Early Stage
  • Number of investments: 7
  • Funds raised: $2,100,000

You can find their website here.

You can send them an email at info@afvest.co.

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