500 Startups
Investment Thesis
500 Startups, a global venture capital firm, has a strong presence in the African startup ecosystem. They specialize in seed and pre-seed rounds, investing in innovative companies like GoodsMart, Edfa3ly, and Homzmart. Their unique approach includes a focus on mentorship and support for entrepreneurs, empowering them to scale their businesses and contribute to Africa's economic growth.
Portfolio Preview
A sample from 71 verified portfolio companies.
Convertedin
Convertedin is an automation ads platform for eCommerce and online sellers
KaliSpot
KaliSpot is a US based, fintech startup on a mission to "phygitally" transform Financial Services' access in Francophone, West and Central Africa (WCA).
Zenysis
Zenysis builds technology solutions that catalyze progress, build equity and improve lives everywhere.
BetaStore
BetaStore is a B2B marketplace platform solving the challenges of restocking and financing for neighborhood retailers.
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Stax
Stax is a startup that allows Africans to buy airtime, send and request money, and transfer funds between accounts via automated USSD codes
