How to apply to Sahel Capital as an African founder

TL;DR

Sahel Capital invests in Agritech and AI-ML companies at Growth, writes cheques of $3M -- $15M, and takes applications through a form on their website.

Who Sahel Capital is

Sahel Capital is a West Africa investor headquartered in Lagos. Its stated focus is Agritech and AI-ML. The thesis, in the fund's own words: Investing in high-growth, commercially attractive agricultural SMEs that improve value chain efficiency, drive import substitution, and meet the growing food demand of West Africa's urbanising population.

On the ground, Sahel Capital operates as a Growth investor with an Africa focus described as "Nigeria (primary), Ghana, Côte d'Ivoire, Senegal". The fund's co-founder & managing partner is Mezuo Nwuneli.

What they invest in

Stages: Growth
Sectors: Agritech and AI-ML
Cheque size: $3M -- $15M
Geography focus: West Africa / Yes -- Nigeria (primary), Ghana, Côte d'Ivoire, Senegal

How to apply

Sahel Capital takes applications through a form on https://sahelcapital.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

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

TradeDepot (Nigeria): FMCG distribution to retailers
Complete Farmer (Ghana): Digital agriculture platform for smallholders
Dayntee Farms (Nigeria): Integrated broiler farming and processing
Crest Agro Products (Nigeria): Cassava-based food ingredients
Ladgroup (Nigeria): Shea butter processing

That spread gives you a sense of what a real check from Sahel Capital 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 Sahel Capital invest in Agritech?

Yes. Agritech is listed among Sahel Capital's stated sector focus areas.

What stage does Sahel Capital typically write cheques at?

Sahel Capital invests at Growth, with cheque sizes of $3M -- $15M.

Do you need a warm intro to apply to Sahel Capital?

No. Sahel Capital 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 Sahel Capital invest outside West Africa?

Sahel Capital's Africa focus is described as "Nigeria (primary), Ghana, Côte d'Ivoire, Senegal". Check the full fund profile for the exact geographic boundaries before you apply.

Is Sahel Capital a remote or in-person fund?

Sahel Capital's format is listed as Hybrid.