Investors/Partech Africa
Partech AfricaVC
Dakar, Nairobi, Lagos
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Fund size$300M (2021)
Rolling applicationsLast verified: Aug 19, 2026

Submit via their website. Partech has a global network and primarily sources deals through their pan-African scout network and partner referrals. They are known for responding to strong warm intros faster than cold applications. For Seed to Series A, prepare evidence of revenue momentum and a clear path to regional scale.

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Seed-to-Series C investor; $300M fund raised in 2021. Portfolio spans Wave, TradeDepot, and Yoco.

Investment thesis

Backing high-traction African startups ready to scale regionally or globally

Partech Africa backs companies from Seed to Series C with a focus on fintech, mobility, commerce, and enterprise software. Their thesis emphasizes high-traction companies with clear revenue potential rather than pre-revenue ideas.

They bring a global network — with teams in Dakar, Paris, San Francisco, and Berlin — which is particularly valuable for founders seeking expansion beyond Africa. They are one of the continent's most active and influential growth funds by deal count and capital deployed.

Researched August 2026
FocusFinance, Enterprise & Software, Commerce & Retail
Portfolio
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