Enabling impact-tech entrepreneurs in emerging markets.

We invest in the future by supporting startups that can generate measurable social impact alongside robust financial returns.

We support outstanding founders building the future of Africa

Kili Ventures is focused on catalyzing early-stage investments in emerging markets, starting from Africa where our team has over 7 years of expertise in the innovation ecosystem.

Our foremost ambition is to cultivate robust channels for European and American investors to engage with Africa’s flourishing tech ecosystem, fostering mutual growth and innovation.

Our network

Europe
Africa

We scout, select, invest and support promising tech ventures

Kili Ventures leverages a unique combination of factors to find, select, support and connect highly motivated entrepreneurs.

Our formula:

Qualified Dealflow

We have an extended network of innovation centres, universities, VCs, NGOs and governmental entities on ground as well as dedicated scouts;

Data Analysis

We rely on a data-driven approach, with a custom algorithm that help us highlights the most relevant opportunities;

Early Entry

We believe the most value added, given our expertise and network, is in the early stages of venture development;

Valuable Connections

To Europe, Middle East and international investors: we help our ventures expand by connecting them to the investors and partners that can enable the next steps.

Our approach.

1. Scouting

Thanks to a network of on-site venture scouts and international partners all over the continent of Africa, Kili Ventures receives a really qualified dealflow that is checked and ranked by the team. 

2. Due Diligence

Kili Ventures conduts an in-depth due diligence, including but not limited to:

Founders
Business & Growth Plan
Market Analysis and competitive landscape.

3. Investment

Once an Investment Memo is ready, then members of the Syndicate will be invited to a presentation of the specific opportunity.

If there’s enough interest, Kili Ventures will create/lead an SPV to invest in the project.

4. Followup & Growth

Kili Ventures will actively support the startups, with a strong focus on:

Go-To-Market and Growth
Operational Efficiency
Fundraising readiness for subsequent rounds
– Introduction to investors.

Our team

We are a team of founders, investors and overall experts in venture creation with a passion for Africa, 13+ years dedicated to support new-companies in Europe and worldwide and specifically 7+ years of experience working with African startups.

Featured on

Apply now

Are you a growing startup looking for funding? Do you want to invest with Kili Ventures in emerging and disruptive companies?
We’re waiting for your application!

STARTUP

Are you an early stage founder looking to raise a pre-seed or seed investment?

INVESTOR

Are you an investor and want to join our Syndicate and keep posted with our dealflow?