How to apply to 216 Capital Ventures as an African founder

TL;DR

216 Capital Ventures invests in sector-agnostic companies at Pre-Seed and Seed, writes cheques of $100K -- $250K, and takes applications through direct outreach to the team.

Who 216 Capital Ventures is

216 Capital Ventures is a Tunisia / Africa / MENA investor headquartered in Tunis. The fund describes its mandate as sector-agnostic. The thesis, in the fund's own words: Belief in the potential of Africa, relentless drive for innovation, and unwavering commitment to impact.

On the ground, 216 Capital Ventures operates as a Pre-Seed and Seed investor with an Africa focus described as "Tunisia (primary), pan-African and diaspora". The fund's partner / general partner is Dhekra Khelifi, alongside Hassen Arfaoui (Principal / Investment Manager).

What they invest in

Stages: Pre-Seed and Seed
Sectors: Sector-agnostic. The fund calls itself sector-agnostic, but its actual portfolio tells a more concentrated story: 28% of classified portfolio companies are in SaaS, and 18% are in Fintech.
Cheque size: $100K -- $250K
Geography focus: Tunisia / Africa / MENA / Yes -- Tunisia (primary), pan-African and diaspora

How to apply

216 Capital Ventures's application path is: "mailto:hello@216capital.vc". This reads as direct outreach rather than a public form, which means the fund is more reachable through a warm introduction or a well-targeted cold message than through a portal. Dhekra Khelifi (Partner / General Partner) is the name most associated with the fund publicly, and a specific, well-prepared message referencing why you fit their stated thesis is a better opener than a generic pitch blast. Check https://216capital.vc/ first in case a form or dedicated email address has since gone live.

Portfolio pattern

216 Capital Ventures's portfolio, as listed in their Trampoline fund page, includes:

My Easy Transfer (Tunisia): Money transfer fintech
Logidoo (Tunisia/Africa): African shipments and logistics
Talenteo (Tunisia): HRTech platform
Addvocate.AI (Tunisia): AI-powered sales intelligence
Deplike (Tunisia): Music learning edtech

That spread gives you a sense of what a real check from 216 Capital Ventures has funded, not just what the thesis claims it funds.

Before you apply

Have these ready before you reach out:

Deck: Check your readiness first so you know where the gaps are
Metrics dashboard: Set up your metrics dashboard so you can show real traction, not slides
Cap table
A one-line description of what your company does
A short, specific note explaining why you fit their stated thesis, ready to send cold or through a warm intro

FAQ

Does 216 Capital Ventures have a sector focus?

216 Capital Ventures describes its mandate as sector-agnostic, meaning it does not restrict itself to a fixed list of sectors.

What stage does 216 Capital Ventures typically write cheques at?

216 Capital Ventures invests at Pre-Seed and Seed, with cheque sizes of $100K -- $250K.

Do you need a warm intro to apply to 216 Capital Ventures?

216 Capital Ventures's application path is direct outreach rather than a public form, so a warm introduction generally carries more weight than a cold message, though it is not stated as a hard requirement.

Does 216 Capital Ventures invest outside Tunisia / Africa / MENA?

216 Capital Ventures's Africa focus is described as "Tunisia (primary), pan-African and diaspora". Check the full fund profile for the exact geographic boundaries before you apply.

Is 216 Capital Ventures a remote or in-person fund?

216 Capital Ventures's format is listed as Hybrid.