RippleWorks

North America, California, United States, California City

Description

RippleWorks pairs startup and technology experts with social ventures around the world to jointly conquer scaling challenges.

Investor Profile

RippleWorks has backed more than 4 startups, with 0 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 1 rounds, about 25% of its total and boasts 1 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

Concentrates on Debt Financing, Corporate Round, Series B rounds (top funding stages).
Majority of deals are located in Ghana, South Africa, Kenya.
Strong thematic focus on Agriculture, Farming, AgTech.

Stage Focus

Debt Financing (50%)
Corporate Round (25%)
Series B (25%)

Country Focus

Ghana (25%)
South Africa (25%)
Kenya (25%)
Sierra Leone (25%)

Industry Focus

Agriculture
Farming
Agtech
Social Entrepreneurship
Financial Services
Fintech
Mobile
Software
Fitness
Health Care

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.

Who does RippleWorks frequently co-invest with?

Mulago Foundation

Mulago Foundation

North America, California, United States, San Francisco

Co-Investments: 1

Ceniarth

North America, California, United States, San Francisco

Co-Investments: 1

Rabobank

Europe, Utrecht, The Netherlands, Utrecht

Co-Investments: 1

Whole Planet Foundation

North America, Texas, United States, Austin

Co-Investments: 1

Netri Foundation

Europe, Catalonia, Spain, Barcelona

Co-Investments: 1

Kiva

North America, California, United States, San Francisco

Co-Investments: 1

DEG

North America, Kansas, United States, Overland Park

Co-Investments: 1

What are some of recent deals done by RippleWorks?

Freetown, Western Area, Sierra Leone

WARC seeks to shape Africa’s agricultural revolution, through an equitable business model.

AgricultureFarmingFood Processing

Series BMar 7, 2024

Amount Raised: $7,500,000

Kumasi, Ashanti, Ghana

Farmerline is an AgriTech startup that provides information access, record-keeping services, and communication for farmers.

AgricultureAgTechFarmingSocial Entrepreneurship

Debt FinancingApr 25, 2022

Amount Raised: $6,500,000

Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya

Penda Health is a primary and urgent care center that offers patients on-demand telemedicine.

FitnessHealth CaremHealthOutpatient CarePrimary and Urgent CareWellness

Debt FinancingJun 19, 2019

Amount Raised: $1,680,000

Cape Town, NA - South Africa, South Africa

Zoona is a mobile technology company developing products such as money transfers, electronic voucher payments, and agent payments.

Financial ServicesFinTechMobileSoftware

Corporate RoundOct 12, 2018