How to apply to Launch Africa Ventures as an African founder

TL;DR

Launch Africa Ventures invests in sector-agnostic companies at Pre-Seed, Seed, and Series A, writes cheques of $250K -- $500K initial (follow-on up to $1M), and takes applications through a direct online application.

Who Launch Africa Ventures is

Launch Africa Ventures is a Pan-African investor headquartered in Mauritius, operations across 25+ countries. The fund describes its mandate as sector-agnostic. The thesis, in the fund's own words: Investing, growing, and scaling the next generation of African technology startups. We back startups across multiple sectors, regions, and products that tackle the most meaningful challenges on the continent.

On the ground, Launch Africa Ventures operates as a Pre-Seed, Seed, and Series A investor with an Africa focus described as "Pan-African (25+ countries, geography-agnostic within Africa)". The fund's co-founder & managing partner is Zachariah George, alongside Janade Du Plessis (Co-Founder & Managing Partner).

What they invest in

Stages: Pre-Seed, Seed, and Series A
Sectors: Sector-agnostic. The fund calls itself sector-agnostic, but its actual portfolio tells a more concentrated story: 40% of classified portfolio companies are in Fintech, and 15% are in Logistics.
Cheque size: $250K -- $500K initial (follow-on up to $1M)
Geography focus: Pan-African / Yes -- Pan-African (25+ countries, geography-agnostic within Africa)

How to apply

Apply directly at https://v7ssvh9rrnd.typeform.com/to/pjBZX4SM. 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

Launch Africa Ventures's portfolio, as listed in their Trampoline fund page, includes:

Kuda (Nigeria): Neobank / digital banking, Early stage
Peach Payments (South Africa): Payment gateway for businesses, Early stage (secondary exit to 27four Nebula Fund, July 2026)
MarketForce (Kenya): B2B e-commerce retail platform, Early stage
GOMYCODE (Tunisia): Coding and digital skills education, Early stage
Djamo (Cote d'Ivoire): Consumer fintech, Early stage

That spread gives you a sense of what a real check from Launch Africa 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

FAQ

Does Launch Africa Ventures have a sector focus?

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

What stage does Launch Africa Ventures typically write cheques at?

Launch Africa Ventures invests at Pre-Seed, Seed, and Series A, with cheque sizes of $250K -- $500K initial (follow-on up to $1M).

Do you need a warm intro to apply to Launch Africa Ventures?

No. Launch Africa Ventures 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 Launch Africa Ventures invest outside Pan-African?

Launch Africa Ventures's Africa focus is described as "Pan-African (25+ countries, geography-agnostic within Africa)". Check the full fund profile for the exact geographic boundaries before you apply.

Is Launch Africa Ventures a remote or in-person fund?

Launch Africa Ventures's format is listed as Remote.