14. Private Equity & Venture Capital Awards 2023 | Wealth & Finance Best Pan-African Venture Capital Fund 2023 As times have grown more difficult in recent years, it has become increasingly difficult for start-ups to get their foot in the door. Whether this is due to the economic disarray that followed the COVID-19 outbreak or is a direct result of emerging conflicts across the globe, the odds seem to be continuously stacked against those trying to make a difference. Enter Launch Africa Ventures, Africa’s leading PanAfrican VC fund solving collective access to funding, enterprise customers and corporates in Africa, talent and access to a global network of investors and advisors. Catering to those who require assistance in building up their branding, Launch Africa Ventures has spent the last decade carefully adapting itself to help others. Across its three-year lifespan, Launch Africa Ventures had already accumulated a vast array of experience in venture building and managing funds, alongside some of Africa’s smartest founding teams, resulting in investments in 140+ companies in 22 different African countries. As such, it has successfully found its place within the industry – one through which it’s able to back start-ups across a plethora of industries to the best of its ability. In turn, Launch Africa Ventures has defined itself throughout the continent, granting it the unique opportunity to approach some of the region’s most meaningful challenges. With such a strong passion for its field, it comes as no surprise to learn that it is committed to seeing numerous start-ups thrive under its watch. But what exactly is meant when describing ‘the region’s most meaningful challenges’? Thankfully, Launch Africa Ventures has the answer. Throughout Africa, there is a unique focus on ‘need-to-have’ vs ‘nice-to-have’ within investment sectors. It’s this dilemma that sees most start-ups struggling to juggle between necessity and luxury – one that’s all too common, and exceedingly tough to navigate. Identifying how to effectively prioritise can sometimes present itself as one of the industry’s steepest learning curves, so Launch Africa Ventures has taken it upon itself to make this process far easier, through its streamlined and efficient investment process and its entailed and comprehensive post-investment support programs. Launch Africa Ventures is a collective that has one primary focus – a core principle by which it abides, that being “to improve the quality of life of all Africans through the digital transformation of Africa”. It looks to invest its capital, time, intellectual resources, and global networks into leading B2B and B2B2C early-stage start-ups, almost exclusively within the technology sphere. Once it has sought a business that possesses strong management and scalable solutions, Launch Africa Ventures will then proceed to invest up to $1 million per transaction, primarily through S.A.F.E. notes or convertible notes. All of these factors coalesce in an efficient process – one that grants it the ability to invest in multiple start-ups each quarter. As a result, founders and entrepreneurs can focus on their pursuits, whilst Launch Africa Ventures takes care of the funding. However, it doesn’t just end with investment. Launch Africa Ventures takes immense pride in seeing its clients flourish, and actively coinvests alongside leading regional funds to forge a sense of absolute security. Partner this with its usage of diverse, global advisory networks and unique access to corporate distribution channels across Africa, and you have a regionwide collective that’s able to provide the key to unlocking value for start-ups via strategic partnerships and regional networks. Every step is meticulously planned in fantastic time, inviting a rapid pace into an often time-consuming process. Launch Africa Ventures knows exactly what it takes to become one of the greats and has set its sights on spreading this knowledge throughout the continent. At its core, Launch Africa Ventures is a collective that is focused on investing in the next generation of African technology startups. It loves what it does – unapologetically so – and it’s this unbridled passion that has allowed it to lend its expertise and investment to those who will benefit from it the most. Africa has often been overlooked when it comes to the technology industry, and yet Launch Africa Ventures is on the path to proving that the continent is a place where commercial scale and value can be achieved. Its technology sphere is evolving at a rapid rate, spearheaded by investment specialists such as Launch Africa Ventures. We’re very eager to share the brilliance of this business with our readers. Launch Africa Ventures demonstrates an unwavering commitment to the betterment of its region’s technological sphere, and is willing to put in the time, money, and effort to see it happen. As such, nobody is more deserving of its recognition. We can’t wait to see how Launch Africa Ventures approaches its practises as it shifts into 2024. Contact: Janade du Plessis Company: Launch Africa Ventures Web Address: https://launchafrica.vc/ For years, small start-ups within Africa have been faced with frequent funding struggles. There has been an unfortunate funding gap in the Seed and Pre-Series A investment landscape across the region – one that has been in dire need of attention. Thankfully, Launch Africa Ventures seeks to rebuild multiple sectors, regions, and products through its extensive range of services. Below, we explore its capabilities in a little more detail, and how it has gone the extra mile to encourage some of Africa’s most promising startups.
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