Early-stage investing in Africa

Renew Capital is a pan-Africa venture capital firm. We back visionary founders using tech to solve Africa’s challenges.

Grow A Company.Build A Nation.Leave A Legacy.

OUR PORTFOLIO

AFRICA IS RISING

Entrepreneurship is booming on the world’s youngest continent and cell phone access is driving socioeconomic advances and digital transformation.

11 of the world's 20 fastest-growing countries

2.5B population by the next quarter-century

1 in 4 people on the planet will be African by 2050

$2.5T in consumer spending by 2030

50% of Africa's population under 25 by 2050

THE OPPORTUNITY

Africa is in startup mode.

Africa is on track for significant growth. Renew Capital believes that by investing in tech and tech-enabled startups, and supporting them with management development and market access, we can help companies capture market share, modernize industries, create jobs and realize returns through acquisitions or public offerings.

KEY RESULTS

as of 3/31/2025

51+

Portfolio Companies (Active and Exited)

$193k

Average Investment Size

200+

Investors

2904

Jobs Created

HWM 2024

74%

Women's Jobs Supported

Countries

INVESTORS

Connecting investors to business opportunities in Africa

Renew Capital connects its network of investors to investment opportunities through our early-stage venture capital funds.

ECOSYSTEMS

Strengthening Africa’s trade and investment capacity

Renew Capital works with founders and ecosystem enablers to strengthen the startup ecosystems in which we invest. This work boosts portfolio companies, other investors and the countries of investment.

Case Study

Bridging Canada and Africa Through Trade, Innovation, and Capital

Renew Capital works at the intersection of private investment and development, mobilizing capital to scale African startups while unlocking new trade and investment opportunities for Canadian firms. Through a blended finance model supported by Global Affairs Canada, we reduce early-stage risk, strengthen Africa’s private sector, and help build long-term, mutually beneficial economic partnerships between Canada and the continent.