Renew Capital
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Description
Renew Capital invests in early-stage startups led by growth-oriented founders and builds vibrant private sectors across Africa.
Investor Profile
Renew Capital has backed more than 17 startups, with 14 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 7 rounds, about 41% of its total and boasts 0 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Seed, Pre Seed, Series Unknown rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in Kenya, Tunisia, Ethiopia.
- Strong thematic focus on Financial Services, E-Commerce, FinTech.
- Led 7 rounds in the past year.
Stage Focus
- Seed (47%)
- Pre Seed (24%)
- Series Unknown (24%)
- Series A (6%)
Country Focus
- Kenya (24%)
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- Tunisia (18%)
- Ethiopia (12%)
- Morocco (12%)
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- France (12%)
- Ghana (12%)
- Italy (6%)
- The Netherlands (6%)
Industry Focus
- Financial Services
- E-commerce
- Fintech
- Public Transportation
- Electric Vehicle
- Renewable Energy
- Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
- Mobile Payments
- Payments
- Finance
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
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