How to apply to AHL Venture Partners as an African founder

TL;DR

AHL Venture Partners invests in Climate, Fintech, and Agritech companies at Seed, Series A, and Growth, writes cheques of Varies by instrument (equity legacy + new credit fund), and takes applications through a form on their website.

Who AHL Venture Partners is

AHL Venture Partners is a Pan-African investor headquartered in Nairobi. Its stated focus is Climate, Fintech, and Agritech. The thesis, in the fund's own words: using responsible profit to drive African development forward through innovative, scalable businesses solving social and environmental challenges.

On the ground, AHL Venture Partners operates as a Seed, Series A, and Growth investor with an Africa focus described as "27+ African countries, with strong presence in East, West, and Southern Africa". The fund's ceo is Rosanne Whalley, alongside Kerry Nasidai (Investment Manager).

What they invest in

Stages: Seed, Series A, and Growth
Sectors: Climate, Fintech, and Agritech
Cheque size: Varies by instrument (equity legacy + new credit fund)
Geography focus: Pan-African / Yes -- 27+ African countries, with strong presence in East, West, and Southern Africa

How to apply

AHL Venture Partners takes applications through a form on https://www.ahlventurepartners.com/. The apply field in their Trampoline entry describes it as "Via the website or direct outreach to the team". Go to the site, find the apply or contact path, and submit through that channel rather than emailing partners cold, since a fund that has built a form generally routes everything through it first.

Portfolio pattern

AHL Venture Partners's portfolio, as listed in their Trampoline fund page, includes:

M-KOPA Solar (Kenya): Pay-as-you-go solar energy
Twiga Foods (Kenya): B2B agricultural supply chain
Burn (Kenya): Clean cookstove manufacturing
Powergen Renewable Energy (Kenya): Renewable energy mini-grids
Sidai Africa (Kenya): Livestock health services delivery

That spread gives you a sense of what a real check from AHL Venture Partners 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

FAQ

Does AHL Venture Partners invest in Climate?

Yes. Climate is listed among AHL Venture Partners's stated sector focus areas.

What stage does AHL Venture Partners typically write cheques at?

AHL Venture Partners invests at Seed, Series A, and Growth, with cheque sizes of Varies by instrument (equity legacy + new credit fund).

Do you need a warm intro to apply to AHL Venture Partners?

No. AHL Venture Partners takes applications through a form on their website, so a warm intro is not required to apply, though it can still help your submission stand out.

Does AHL Venture Partners invest outside Pan-African?

AHL Venture Partners's Africa focus is described as "27+ African countries, with strong presence in East, West, and Southern Africa". Check the full fund profile for the exact geographic boundaries before you apply.

Is AHL Venture Partners a remote or in-person fund?

AHL Venture Partners's format is listed as Hybrid.