How to apply to Apis Partners as an African founder

TL;DR

Apis Partners invests in Infrastructure companies at Growth, writes cheques of $30M -- $50M+ (growth equity scale), and takes applications through a direct online application.

Who Apis Partners is

Apis Partners is a Growth Markets and Europe investor headquartered in London, with offices in Dubai and Singapore. Its stated focus is Infrastructure. The thesis, in the fund's own words: Investing in essential financial infrastructure businesses with proven unit economics across growth markets and Europe.

On the ground, Apis Partners operates as a Growth investor with an Africa focus described as "Sub-Saharan Africa and MENA are core growth markets (Egypt, South Africa, Nigeria, Pan-African)". The fund's co-founder and managing partner is Matteo Stefanel, alongside Udayan Goyal (Co-Founder and Managing Partner).

What they invest in

Stages: Growth
Sectors: Infrastructure
Cheque size: $30M -- $50M+ (growth equity scale)
Geography focus: Growth Markets and Europe / Yes -- Sub-Saharan Africa and MENA are core growth markets (Egypt, South Africa, Nigeria, Pan-African)

How to apply

Apply directly at https://www.apis.pe/contact-us/. That link is the fund's own application channel, listed in their Trampoline entry as of 2026-07-26. Fill out whatever the form asks for completely: skipped fields read as a rushed application, and a rushed application is an easy first-pass reject at any fund fielding more submissions than it can meaningfully review.

Portfolio pattern

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

MNT-Halan (Egypt): Lending and payments infrastructure platform, Growth ($120M)
Paymentology (South Africa/Global): Issuer processing for banks and fintechs, Growth ($175M)
GOTymebank (South Africa/Philippines): Digital banking platform, Growth
Coda (Pan-African/Asian): Prepaid digital goods and recharge platform, Growth
Thunes (Pan-African/Global): Cross-border payments infrastructure, Growth

That spread gives you a sense of what a real check from Apis 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 Apis Partners invest in Infrastructure?

Yes. Infrastructure is listed among Apis Partners's stated sector focus areas.

What stage does Apis Partners typically write cheques at?

Apis Partners invests at Growth, with cheque sizes of $30M -- $50M+ (growth equity scale).

Do you need a warm intro to apply to Apis Partners?

No. Apis 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 Apis Partners invest outside Growth Markets and Europe?

Apis Partners's Africa focus is described as "Sub-Saharan Africa and MENA are core growth markets (Egypt, South Africa, Nigeria, Pan-African)". Check the full fund profile for the exact geographic boundaries before you apply.

Is Apis Partners a remote or in-person fund?

Apis Partners's format is listed as Hybrid.