We invest in the future by supporting startups that can generate measurable social impact alongside robust financial returns.
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.
Kili Ventures leverages a unique combination of factors to find, select, support and connect highly motivated entrepreneurs.
We have an extended network of innovation centres, universities, VCs, NGOs and governmental entities on ground as well as dedicated scouts;
We rely on a data-driven approach, with a custom algorithm that help us highlights the most relevant opportunities;
We believe the most value added, given our expertise and network, is in the early stages of venture development;
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.
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.
Kili Ventures conduts an in-depth due diligence, including but not limited to:
– Founders
– Business & Growth Plan
– Market Analysis and competitive landscape.
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.
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.
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.
13 years of experience working with emerging ventures, between Europe, Silicon Valley and Africa. He built and run the eWorks Venture Creation program at Esade Business School in Barcelona, Spain.
As a tech startup enthusiast, has been driving innovation in Italy’s VC landscape since 2016 with a background in economics and management. Currently he’s Portfolio Manager and SkyDeck Europe Program Manager at Cariplo Factory.
3x Founder (1 exit), CEO of Merakyn SRL Benefit and Nexus Holding LTD, +12 years of experience in strategic consultancy collaborating for 300+ national and international firms as well as supporting as mentor 30+ incubators.
Francesco is a Venture Partner in 3 funds focus on early-stage startups. In his career invested, as a private or as a syndicate lead, in 30+ startups and managed 30+ accelerator cohorts, and established 4 Angel Clubs in 4 different countries.
Data Analyst with a background of a Master of Science in Innovation Management, working with tech investors to help them navigate the ecosystem in emerging markets.
Eva is currently studying for a master’s in International Management at ESADE Business School, Spain. With experience in deal sourcing, market research, and due diligence, she is responsible for sourcing deals and establishing partnerships.
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!