The MasterCard Foundation
Investment Thesis
The MasterCard Foundation, a driving force in the African startup ecosystem, specializes in early-stage investments. Their portfolio boasts prominent players like Zoona, Zlto, and JUMO. The Foundation's focus on Grant and Pre-seed rounds empowers emerging startups, setting them apart in the African investment landscape.
Portfolio Preview
A sample from 20 verified portfolio companies.
Tespire
Tespire provides solutions to empower schools, administrators, teachers, parents and students to achieve excellence
Nyansapo AI
Nyansapo AI improves foundational learning through AI‑powered assessments and teacher‑support tools for schools.
Access Hub Africa
AHA Innovate delivers solar-powered offline learning kits to empower underserved African primary schools.
Elimu Shop
Elimu Shop creates game‑based STEM learning tools and supports schools through teacher development.
Digifunzi
Digifunzi equips African youth with coding, robotics, and digital literacy through schools and communities.
Zydii
Zydii is a Kenyan EdTech platform that offers 100+ digital training courses on soft skills and technical skills that businesses need to grow.
