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Renew Capital backs early-stage, tech-enabled startups at the pre-Series A stage, equipping bold founders with the capital and support they need to become market leaders.

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Investing in founders with a vision to build Africa’s future

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Renew Capital partners with Africa’s visionaries, supporting early-stage, tech and tech-enabled startups with management training and investment capital to accelerate business growth.

WHO WE WORK WITH

Empowering growth-oriented entrepreneurs

Renew Capital has been investing in Africa’s entrepreneurs and startup ecosystems for more than a decade. With operations and investment professionals across 13 African countries, Renew Capital is on track to be investing in half of African countries this decade.

WHERE WE WORK

Investing across Africa

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No matter where your company is on your startup journey—from idea to investment, Renew Capital offers the tools and support that founders need each step of the way to help move your company to the next level.

From Pre-Seed to Success

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We partner with governments, multinational corporations and the development community to leverage Africa’s economic momentum, grow emerging markets and boost Africa’s most ambitious entrepreneurs.

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Accelerating Africa's economic growth

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Renew Capital invests between $50K and $300K USD in early-stage startups with high-growth potential.

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Early-stage investment

Utilizing proven growth tools, management tactics and pitch coaching, Renew Capital’s comprehensive business training program prepares companies for early-stage investment and supports your startup's growth.

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Investment readiness

Companies included in Renew Capital’s investment portfolio are eligible for coaching, mentorship and support from investment and programs experts across the continent. Companies may also take advantage of collaboration and mentorship opportunities with successful entrepreneurs in our global investor network.

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Expertise on the ground

The Renew Venture Lab is Renew Capital’s unique take on the traditional startup accelerator. Selected startups participate in a blend of online and live pre-investment training and coaching sessions. Companies that accelerate through the process are invited to pitch to our investment committee for consideration. 

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Venture Lab programming

Renew Capital organizes regular events to build ties between entrepreneurs. In Ethiopia, we launched the እሷ! (Isua) network—a membership organization that connects and supports women business owners and executives from various industries Isua provides a platform for peer-to-peer networking, coaching and training, as well as access to mentors with more advanced experience.